Tire Patch Kits

DavidsonCruiser · 02-20-08, 02:44 PM

Ive have a slow leak in a tire, and Tire Kingdom just told me they cant patch it because the hole is too close the sidewall. I have ~50% tread left dont want to spend the money on a new tire if I don't have to. Does anyone have any experience with the self patching kits in which you pump some kind of goo in the tire? Thanks in advance.

Trunk Monkey · 02-20-08, 03:10 PM

The goo is meant as a temporary fix, just to get you to where you can put your spare on or patch/replace the tire.

DavidsonCruiser · 02-20-08, 03:30 PM

Scratch that...I just found out there is a big fat screw in my tire. Anybody have a used 285/75 R16 BFG they want to sell?

Adam R · 02-20-08, 07:51 PM

Not sure where you hole actually is, but I've had great luck using tire plugs to fill some pretty big holes.

Just a thought.

Adam R.

cruiserheadrat · 02-20-08, 11:29 PM

I've had good luck salvaging tires with sidewall holes by sticking in a big truck tire patch and then putting in a radial tire tube. The tubes usually had to be ordered. I had a new BFG ATR that took a .22 round in the sidewall. I put 40K miles on it after that.
Tubes used to be standard equipment on Cruisers. A spare tube can come in handy.

100 TD · 02-21-08, 01:34 AM

I have only used this stuff once, SAFETY SEAL, here at this link

Off Road 4x4 Kit

but I purchased it after doing some research into the different products available at the time. (2004 maybe) There may be something better now but I went with this and it works. The particular reason was the fact that it was SELF VULCANIZING and it appeard to be tested and proven with patents in place. (ARB was selling it at the time as wll, I think they have their own now, either a copy or something under license)

THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD PUT A TUBE IN A TYRE IF I COULD HELP IT.

Yes sometimes if you can't carry a spare casing and you carry a tube , then fit the tyre patch and then put a tube in it for a VERY TEMPORARY REPAIR.
My thoughts only!

1loudLX · 02-21-08, 02:11 AM

safety seal has been around for ages, works well.

jonah tapert · 02-21-08, 12:11 PM

i have the arb patch kit and it rocks
i saw arb's fj with like 5 of the patch things shoved in a big ass rip in the side wall and it held.

DavidsonCruiser · 02-21-08, 03:54 PM

Im not to keen on messing with patches on my own since I have no experience doing so. I think im going to look around for a used tire

chappysfj40 · 02-27-08, 07:26 AM

heck i just plugged a hole in the sidewall of one of our hummers ( it took 4 or five plugs) just to see how long it is gonna last, it is a beater we drive here on base and it has lasted about 2 months now. I would try a plug, and the kit i used was safety seals .
cheers

1loudLX · 02-28-08, 08:32 PM

keep safe out there chappy

chappysfj40 · 02-29-08, 06:36 AM

roger ty

02-20-08, 02:44 PM	#1
DavidsonCruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18	Tire Patch Kits Ive have a slow leak in a tire, and Tire Kingdom just told me they cant patch it because the hole is too close the sidewall. I have ~50% tread left dont want to spend the money on a new tire if I don't have to. Does anyone have any experience with the self patching kits in which you pump some kind of goo in the tire? Thanks in advance.

02-20-08, 03:10 PM	#2
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,835	The goo is meant as a temporary fix, just to get you to where you can put your spare on or patch/replace the tire. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ

02-20-08, 07:51 PM	#4
Adam R IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 84	Not sure where you hole actually is, but I've had great luck using tire plugs to fill some pretty big holes. Just a thought. Adam R. __________________ 1999 LC 100 series, wanting to lift but wife says no. 2001 Jeep TJ 6 inches of lift, locked and up on 35's 1984 Toyota Turbo Diesel, lifted, intercooled and rusting like nobody's business

02-20-08, 11:29 PM	#5
cruiserheadrat IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boston TLCA# 2780 Posts: 118	I've had good luck salvaging tires with sidewall holes by sticking in a big truck tire patch and then putting in a radial tire tube. The tubes usually had to be ordered. I had a new BFG ATR that took a .22 round in the sidewall. I put 40K miles on it after that. Tubes used to be standard equipment on Cruisers. A spare tube can come in handy. __________________ 98 ABR&Warn/front, Kaymar/rear, Slee sliders&diff drop,305 BFG/TA's Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjiman Franklin.

02-21-08, 01:34 AM	#6
100 TD IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OZ Posts: 1,308	I have only used this stuff once, SAFETY SEAL, here at this link Off Road 4x4 Kit but I purchased it after doing some research into the different products available at the time. (2004 maybe) There may be something better now but I went with this and it works. The particular reason was the fact that it was SELF VULCANIZING and it appeard to be tested and proven with patents in place. (ARB was selling it at the time as wll, I think they have their own now, either a copy or something under license) THERE IS NO WAY I WOULD PUT A TUBE IN A TYRE IF I COULD HELP IT. Yes sometimes if you can't carry a spare casing and you carry a tube , then fit the tyre patch and then put a tube in it for a VERY TEMPORARY REPAIR. My thoughts only! __________________ HDJ-100R TD 2003 Best mod, triple washer nozzle squirters Thanks to HOSER Last edited by 100 TD; 02-21-08 at 01:52 AM.

02-20-08, 03:30 PM	#3
DavidsonCruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18	Scratch that...I just found out there is a big fat screw in my tire. Anybody have a used 285/75 R16 BFG they want to sell?

02-21-08, 02:11 AM	#7
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,977	safety seal has been around for ages, works well. __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

02-21-08, 12:11 PM	#8
jonah tapert IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 165	i have the arb patch kit and it rocks i saw arb's fj with like 5 of the patch things shoved in a big ass rip in the side wall and it held. __________________ 2002 100 .ome med lift ,slee diff drop, paint to match arb front ,side and rear w tire 2 batt. arb air ,toyo 285 at. k&n intake,warn m 8000 & black windows.

02-21-08, 03:54 PM	#9
DavidsonCruiser IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 18	Im not to keen on messing with patches on my own since I have no experience doing so. I think im going to look around for a used tire

02-27-08, 07:26 AM	#10
chappysfj40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PORT HUENEME , CA TLCA# 9188 Posts: 482	heck i just plugged a hole in the sidewall of one of our hummers ( it took 4 or five plugs) just to see how long it is gonna last, it is a beater we drive here on base and it has lasted about 2 months now. I would try a plug, and the kit i used was safety seals . cheers __________________ - Iam home now from the SUCK !!!!!!! VJ60 700R4 33's 203 doubler, ARB's 4.56, OME and just a awesome truck!!!!!!!!!! - RUBITHON 2008 TESTED GOD ASKED FOR 10 DAYS TO CREATE EARTH, CHUCK NORRIS GAVE HIM 7..

02-28-08, 08:32 PM	#11
1loudLX Mall-Cruiser Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York TLCA# I NO HAZ K? Posts: 2,977	keep safe out there chappy __________________ 2000 Lexus LX470 - K&N/SLP/HIDs/Clear Corners/LEDs/Nav/Sirius/Black LC 16"s/BFG AT 285s/Unity Spotlight/Black'd Trim 2005 Specialized FSR XC - CF HBar/XC Stem/Alias 143 Seat/Sidewinder Grips Oo==L==oO Need OEM Lexus LX470 Foglights? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-parts/2...s-98-02-a.html Need some Michelin LTX M/S 275/70/16's? http://forum.ih8mud.com/sale-tires-w...-shipping.html

02-29-08, 06:36 AM	#12
chappysfj40 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: PORT HUENEME , CA TLCA# 9188 Posts: 482	roger ty __________________ - Iam home now from the SUCK !!!!!!! VJ60 700R4 33's 203 doubler, ARB's 4.56, OME and just a awesome truck!!!!!!!!!! - RUBITHON 2008 TESTED GOD ASKED FOR 10 DAYS TO CREATE EARTH, CHUCK NORRIS GAVE HIM 7..

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