Patching a torn sidewall on tire
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Have to agree with everyone else on this one.
Safety first and foremost!!
NONE of these fixes are good for the street.
And with the tires aired down and under the extreme stresses you would place on a tire under crawling conditions, I'm not even sure a patch would last then either.
The last thing I'd want to do is have to make the same repair twice on the trail.
As one mentioned call it "fun dues." We all have to pay them at one time or another.
If it's an off road rig, then you might want to check out the tire used tire shops, and find a replacement. One with less life left, or a patch on a the surface area.
I used to by tires for some of my trucks and cars, from one shop that specialized in European performance take offs. Had tons of mileage left, no patches, etc. Very short term use tires.
Paid about $35-50.00 each for $$$$$$ performance tires.
Just a thought.
Safety first and foremost!!
NONE of these fixes are good for the street.
And with the tires aired down and under the extreme stresses you would place on a tire under crawling conditions, I'm not even sure a patch would last then either.
The last thing I'd want to do is have to make the same repair twice on the trail.
As one mentioned call it "fun dues." We all have to pay them at one time or another.
If it's an off road rig, then you might want to check out the tire used tire shops, and find a replacement. One with less life left, or a patch on a the surface area.
I used to by tires for some of my trucks and cars, from one shop that specialized in European performance take offs. Had tons of mileage left, no patches, etc. Very short term use tires.
Paid about $35-50.00 each for $$$$$$ performance tires.
Just a thought.
Well, the experience is good to prove to yourself that at least in a pinch, it can be done and you can do it
Getting the tire from CL was an exceptional idea!
life_w_vagabonds
Explorer
http://lifehacker.com/164226/macgyver-tip--make-sandals-from-an-old-tire
I like my ARB patch kit. Used it a couple times. Not for sidewalls of course...
I like my ARB patch kit. Used it a couple times. Not for sidewalls of course...
NC_IslandRunner
SE Expedition Society
They had a article in OJ on major tire damage repairs. Pretty cool. But only as a last resort to get back to civilization.
LR Max
Local Oaf
X2 on the Safety seal. Had mine for 2+ years. Absolutely amazing and wonderful. I highly recommend it.