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I had to repair a flat. Have some questions.

Is it best to apply patch to a completly flat tube?

I found a small copper wire in tire.

Is there something to minimize what can puncture tire?

Thanks

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    There are many video tutorials and guides for puncture repair on the internet you can us Google to find. Most bike tire manufacturers make puncture resistant tires.
    – Argenti Apparatus
    Commented Aug 10, 2018 at 11:13
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    Be sure to remove that piece of copper wire from the tyre or it'll just puncture your repair.
    – David Richerby
    Commented Aug 10, 2018 at 12:05
  • A) You should get most of the air out of the tube. Generally you remove the valve core to do this. B) If there's something like a piece of wire stuck in the tire, definitely remove it. When you patch a tube, always check the inside of the tire (feel with your hand), looking for anything sticking through. I'd say about one time in four you find something. C) There are puncture-resistant tires and tire liners -- quite a variety, in fact.
    – Daniel R Hicks
    Commented Aug 10, 2018 at 12:19
  • I read conflicting reviews on tires and liners. Any recommendations? You can use answers like Cont*#ental etc. :-)
    – fixit7
    Commented Aug 10, 2018 at 13:00
  • @fixit7 comments are not for chat - consider the Bicycles Chat instead.
    – Criggie ♦
    Commented Aug 10, 2018 at 22:02

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