Tire Patch

[disneyd]

Anyone know a place that would patch this for a friend of mine? The first place she took it wouldn't, but I've patched plenty of similar punctures in my day and never had a problem (but I don't have tire equipment anymore).

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[Gen52SS]

Yeah did many inside patches in my day tire like new when done. I don't see it done much here in Tennessee ...scuff wheel, good patch adhesive and proper patch will do it.

[MikeKelly]

I always knock the tire off the rim and put a rubber patch on the inside.

I used to use rubber cement, now I use RTV.

The only thing a tire place will do is plug it from the outside or sell you a new tire.


You mostly have to do it for yourself, the tire places just want to sell tires (or plug them and wait)...

(but I don't have tire equipment anymore)

Me neither - I can usually find a used tire place that will cooperate, at least a little...

[scottgib]

Plug it. I like DynaPlug.

[lcoleman]

It's a common liability/legal thing at larger dealers/shops nowadays. Anything in the "outer tread block" is a no-go for us. I've never tried it personally, but wouldn't a patch have to curve around onto the sidewall of the tire? Genuinely curious here.

+1 for a used tire place.

I'd plug it in a heartbeat if it was on my own personal vehicle, for what it's worth.

[Miata22]

Try Tri county tire in Oliver Springs. They may do it for you. They have done many for me in prior years.

[Gen52SS]

It's a common liability/legal thing at larger dealers/shops nowadays. Anything in the "outer tread block" is a no-go for us. I've never tried it personally, but wouldn't a patch have to curve around onto the sidewall of the tire? Genuinely curious here.

+1 for a used tire place.

I'd plug it in a heartbeat if it was on my own personal vehicle, for what it's worth.

Lucas ...I'm going back 25-30 years ago for me. We would NEVER or rarely use a tire plug or a rope repair. Break the tire down spread it apart use a air type tire scuff wheel 3 or 4 inches around the area. Use a drop light with a real bulb to heat the area and only used radial patches and good adhesive several coats while curing each coat under heat of bulb. If the repair was in the curve or sidewall patch and tube it was the way to go. Things have changed a lot now I'm sure. Cost was $5.00 time on job about 30-45 minutes..... this was old school stuff.

[Challenger]

Try Tri county tire in Oliver Springs. They may do it for you. They have done many for me in prior years.

I'll second the Tri County tire vote. Jimmy there has done many for me also.

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[Teufelshund]

Try Stevenson Tire in Maryville

[TedV]

C&D on 411 by 129 junction wouldn't do it? Liability on the shoulder, most places won't. Short of tire shop doing a patchplug ( patch that has the STEM you pull through the hole from the inside) get busy with the rope plug. But if it fails what's the worst that can happen?

[MikeKelly]

wouldn't a patch have to curve around onto the sidewall of the tire? Genuinely curious here.

Probably yes - on the hole that's pictured - it won't hurt anything (or at least hasn't for me).

One of the reasons I started using RTV for adhesive is it seems to set up faster and better - You've got to be careful not to disturb the patch when you're remounting the tire. Often, I'll only take the tire half off the rim.


The reason I insist on an inside patch is that most (or at least many) plugs will start leaking within 6 months...


And I never liked enlarging the hole the original screw / nail made for the purpose of getting a plug to fit from the outside...

[steverife]

Early in my driving career, I had bad luck with patches. It seemed like it would take a few tries to get it right.

I've plugged on the outer block because I didn't know better and had good luck.

[thrdeye]

+1 on "I'd plug it myself and run it"

[MARKP]

Agree with Lucas and Paul. Most places wont touch it being in the outer tread block area. I have patched them in that area and been fine if you can find some one that knows what they are doing.

I don't like plugs. Possible tire separation issues make that a no-no to me.

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[lcoleman]

Lucas ...I'm going back 25-30 years ago for me. We would NEVER or rarely use a tire plug or a rope repair. Break the tire down spread it apart use a air type tire scuff wheel 3 or 4 inches around the area. Use a drop light with a real bulb to heat the area and only used radial patches and good adhesive several coats while curing each coat under heat of bulb. If the repair was in the curve or sidewall patch and tube it was the way to go. Things have changed a lot now I'm sure. Cost was $5.00 time on job about 30-45 minutes..... this was old school stuff.

We only did plugs when I started, now we only do patches. I think either are fine, I prefer plus largely for the speed and ease on installation. We use the one-piece patches....I guess I can see a two-piece working ok near the sidewall, but I'd still be hesitant.

RTV on a patch? No friggin' way. Vulcanizing tire cement only for me.