How can I prevent my cycle tyres from getting punctures?

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Are there any such thing as anti puncture tyres? Or is it possible to do something that will minimise the risk of getting a puncture?

There are self sealing tyres, but they still won't stop really big punctures, and will still go down eventually

EDIT

Ignore solid tyre suggestions, unless your bike has suspension you will get a horrible ride.

Also, I wouldn't put gel in as a preventative measure, but do carry a foam repair spray with you just in case you do get a puncture. That will get you home so you can fix it properly, and is easier to clean out of the innertube/tyre.

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12 Comments on How can I prevent my cycle tyres from getting punctures?

  1. llamedos on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 6:06 pm

    2. carry them in your hands lol
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  2. Weatherman on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 6:23 pm

    3. There are self sealing tyres, but they still won't stop really big punctures, and will still go down eventually

    EDIT

    Ignore solid tyre suggestions, unless your bike has suspension you will get a horrible ride.

    Also, I wouldn't put gel in as a preventative measure, but do carry a foam repair spray with you just in case you do get a puncture. That will get you home so you can fix it properly, and is easier to clean out of the innertube/tyre.
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  3. spiko on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 6:30 pm

    4. Yeah, get solid tyres, they are made from rubber and don't have air in them.
    To minimise the risk of getting a puncture, don't cycle over nails.
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  4. obzi on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 7:01 pm

    5. There is a gell you can get from cycle shops that you pump into the tyre then go for a quick ride, it spreads inside the tyre and blocks punctures.

    The downside is it can be a bit messy when you come to change the tyre and also it adds weight to the wheel, on some bikes where saving weight is almost a religion it's not really a good thing to do.

    Can't remember how much but it was pretty cheap.
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  5. james w on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 7:17 pm

    6. they sell tire liners for that they go inside the tire made light plastic but it wont prevent damage from the side
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  6. xenon on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 7:52 pm

    7. I rode a bike for years, and the only advice I can give you is try to avoid glass that you see, Keep tyres fully inflated , it helps reduce the risk of punctures. They are more likely to puncture when under inflated.
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  7. dan p on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 8:37 pm

    8. never use them
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  8. SCOTT K on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 8:59 pm

    9. I my self have gone to the local hardware store and picked up aluminum screen and electric tape to wrap the tires with. only tape sections of tire every 3 to 4 inches lightly around tire to hold screen on tube this should work
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  9. Dave313 on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 9:41 pm

    10. 1) Fit a bike rack to the car.
    2) Strap the Bike to it.
    3) Drive the car.
    4) Do not ride the bike.
    Follow these steps and cycle punctures will be a thing of the past
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  10. edison on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 10:24 pm

    11. I believe most bicycles these days have tubeless tyres?
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  11. boiled egg on Fri, 28th Nov 2008 11:02 pm

    12. Try not to ride over nails, broken glass, barbed wire and police "stinger" type devices. I find I get less punctures if I avoid these types of hazards
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  12. chat on Sun, 21st Dec 2008 9:13 am

    13. Avoid tyres with deep tread patterns use slicks or semi slicks. The tread acts like a vice for shards of glass etc to seat and eventually work into the tyre.

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