How to boot a tire.

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How to boot a bicycle tire.

Remove and dry tire.
Turn tire inside out at hole area.
Use Super Glue to seal the cut or hole.
Cut a piece of old tire sidewall into a circle or oval to cover cut area.
You can get an old tire for FREE at any bike shop!
We have pre-cut sections for FREE also.
Fix the boot in place with duct tape.
Some adhesives like contact cement or Barge cement also work.