Tire Patch Question

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stonepa said:
Ouch. What is that, a railroad spike? You should be able to fix that, although maybe not the first try.
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Yep. Think I'm going to mount it as a hood ornament. If it sounds like a fix could work i'll mount the tire on a sixth wheel.
 
FWIW, Overland Journal had a great multi-page feature of how to trail-patch tires sometime in 2012 if you're interested. Everything from a simple plug applied from the outside to full-on sewing up the sidewall with wire.
 
OregonLC said:
FWIW, Overland Journal had a great multi-page feature of how to trail-patch tires sometime in 2012 if you're interested. Everything from a simple plug applied from the outside to full-on sewing up the sidewall with wire.
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This one?
Fall 2012 issue.

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From Big O, so take it for what its worth:
Wondering if that quick "plug" tire repair is still safe to drive on? Here's how the tire industry's professional group, the Rubber Manufacturer's Association (RMA), says to repair a flat tire:

  • Remove the tire from the wheel.
  • Inspect the tire inside and outside. The tire may be repaired when the puncture:
    • Is 1/4 inch or smaller
    • Is located on the tread
  • Repair the tread with a plug, and repair the lining with a patch.
  • Repairs cannot overlap.
  • Never repair a large hole or one that's in the sidewall. It isn't safe and could lead to a dangerous blowout.
A plug by itself, or a patch by itself, is not acceptable. But a safer tire repair, done to the RMA standards, can give you thousands of miles more use from your tire.
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From Big O:
Wondering if that quick "plug" tire repair is still safe to drive on? Here's how the tire industry's professional group, the Rubber Manufacturer's Association (RMA), says to repair a flat tire:

  • Remove the tire from the wheel.
  • Inspect the tire inside and outside. The tire may be repaired when the puncture:
    • Is 1/4 inch or smaller
    • Is located on the tread
  • Repair the tread with a plug, and repair the lining with a patch.
  • Repairs cannot overlap.
  • Never repair a large hole or one that's in the sidewall. It isn't safe and could lead to a dangerous blowout.
A plug by itself, or a patch by itself, is not acceptable. But a safer tire repair, done to the RMA standards, can give you thousands of miles more use from your tire.
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