On 8/10/2018 1:14 AM, Andy wrote:
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

If the wire was dark-copper colored, it was probably a car tire belt
wire. The wire used in car tire belts is bronze plated carbon steel. The
carbon steel rusts away pretty quickly in most climates, but the bronze
protects it somewhat from corrosion.