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Yep, just got my patch in today 🤣

Me!

Terry Mair yes it really is that way. Absolutely stupid. I go through a lot of tires and just bought my own tire changer because of that.

Just plug it if it's not in the sidewall, you have to remember who's telling you NOT to plug them yourself, it's a guy in the business of trying to sell you tires! Hahaha I've been plugging tires for 30 years , and my Semitruck tires are extreme duty with 100 PSI of air in them, I've never had a problem!

old trucker wow I always wondered how well they would work on semi tires. That’s good to know!

@@delvictor7570 oh man, I've never ever ever had a problem, but you have to buy the" heavy duty "Tire plug kit, I bought it a place called Princess Auto, I'm not sure if you're familiar with them. The heavy duty kit has larger plugs and larger tools

@@brianvandorp25 no the problem with them is they dont create a problem seal and is doesn't allow you to properly inspect the tire there are story's of several million dollar law suits because shops put in string plugs and it caused blow outs later down the road because the lack of a proper sealing allowed the belts to rust

+brett pingel This is true, however the belt package of tires doesn't always end at the rib that hits the shoulder block. What you can do is removing the offending item and then use your awl/ probe to check and see if you can feel the belt package on each side of the hole. If you can, then 9 times out of ten your tire will be in a repairable area. One thing to note though is that if the placement of the patch on the inside of the tire is too close to the inner sidewall it will be unwise to try and repair it even if you're still within the belt package because of how much the tire will flex while on the road, potentially causing the patch to work itself loose.

@@Jokerseven77 Yes sir you are correct , u have to watch out for the flex point when your getting close to the edge of the tire . once the repair is done on the flat contact surface of the tire it should work, but going to close to the edge/side wall creates a big problem because as the tire rolls, it continuously flex's causing the seal/patch to fail! This is the reason why its good practice to come off about an inch from the edge on both side to make a safe repair!

+Vin D Thank you!

I would like to be a professional tire maintenance technician , do you know any school that offers tire training.

+Abraham Mutale www.tireindustry.org is a great place to start looking at training for certification on proper tire repair.

+Ken Francisco Thanks for watching and commenting! Properly repairing an injury is the best way to avoid a catastrophic failure of the tire, and restore the vehicle to a safe operating condition. We created this video to update professional technicians on a proven technology for tire repair. The procedures are endorsed by the RMA and are specifically designed to restore the safe condition and service life of a tire.

Oh geez, when's the last time you saw a catastrophic failure from a nail going into a tire? Well in my mind, a plug is no different than a nail except for the fact that air can no longer escape, and a plug is damn near impossible to pull out once it's inserted , this sounds a lot like scare tactics! I guess it justifies paying 4X more money to fix a minor problem

old trucker actually all the time. People don’t pay attention to their tires or wait too long for a repair. Actually being in the industry daily you see it every single day. When people drive on low tires it creates a heat ring which compromises the integrity of the tire. These style of repairs are safer than a gummy plug or rope plug on passenger cars and trucks. Plus most tire shops such as discount tire repair tires for free.

Jeffro115 the issue with string repairs wasnt leaking it was that the tire was most often repaired without internal inspection meaning if the tire had any internal sidewall damage from being underinflated it wasn't at all noticed. This resulted in the direct deaths of some people due to a complete tire failure at high speed after the string repair was applied. This is why in many places the string repair is actually illegal.

Murtaza tyer shop

Mike Farrell really?

Mike Farrell You only risk that if you are silly enough to move the tire or sneeze in it after you apply the adhesive.

He said you need to vacuum the Debris

Your concern is very logical. He uses the word injury for the damaged area. He should vacuum the debris before "surgery".

@@KidrahulPure..what are you baked?!.. read this guys comment again... now go back and watch the video, note when G-pa tells you to vacuum up the debris, now go back read your comment you left.. I really hope ya got if figured out ?

I went to Costco today and they left the rubber outside they never cut it down.

That pricing would make sense if it's an expensive large low profile $100 plus tyre, but there's no point spending that money to repair a more standard tyre size where an extra $5/$10 would buy you a brand new tyre??

@mighty what is the size reaming size of carbide bur for 6mm mushroom punchure

yea i was wondering why he didnt stitch left right AND up down doing it diagonally in ADDITION is also a great idea like you said

Or just put a plug in it, and don't worry about it LOL

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+Jacob W It's so true. Almost always fails eventually, if you take shortcuts. Sometimes a lot sooner, than later!

Jacob W How would you know that you can't do it right without first trying to do it? WTF ! lol

That is why I don't do anything!

buffer will buff the synth rubber into the real rubber. you are not holding it right or need to get used to/comfortable with the tool

+ToolsSNAPON Thank you! The buffing rasp used in this video is an 80 grit wheel, Mighty part number TCW210-80.

Very good question @Kraken. Following the process outlined in the video, cement is stippled into the buffed surface of the tire and allowed to dry prior to applying the rubber repair unit. After the repair unit is applied, a chemical reaction occurs known as vulcanization. Once the repair has been completed, the curing process may take up to 72 hours. However, the adhesion strength of the repair unit immediately after the repair, is strong enough for the tire to be put back in service, and driven under normal conditions.

if you want to spend 30 dollars on this that's fine without a road hazard that is the average price

Rix Slade Costco is $10.99 lol .

lordoftheriffs79 Repairs made near the shoulder of any tire must still be contained within the belt package, which is generally limited to the center portion of the tire. Proper repairs made to a speed rated tire may impact the rating of the tire. In this case, the industry recommendation would be to contact the specific tire manufacturer to determine THEIR policy.

+lordoftheriffs79: Speed-rated tires are a manufacturer specific thing. Last guidance I saw in Police Fleet Manager magazine indicated that a V-rated tire, properly plugged and patched, was only rated to 85 MPH afterwards. At that time, there weren't many manufacturers in the police tires game.

Air bubbles should never be present. For air bubbles to be present the tire injury has not been sealed correctly or there is air trapped under the patch. The tire should not be used until the injury has been addressed and no air bubbles are present.

Sounds to me like you had a shity patch job done, next time just use tire plugs, it's way cheaper , and they work every bit as good at a quarter of the price, plus you don't have to go through the hassle of dismounting the tire from the rim

+Park Boulevard Heat should never be applied to the repair area when performing a tire repair. A proper and permanent repair consists of a chemical reaction that bonds the natural rubber of the inner liner to the rubber patch. This is known as vulcanization, a chemical process that converts natural rubber or related polymers into a more durable material via the addition of a sulfur accelerator. Additional heat, like fire, changes the molecular structure of the rubber surface and compromises its ability to properly seal the injury.

Pretty sure sidewall repairs are not safe and you should always replace the tire if the sidewall is punctured or significantly damaged. I'm no expert, I'm guessing the reason is that they're too thin, a repair will probably not have the structural integrity that a stock tire would, and the risk of a blowout is very high in that case. It's even more dangerous if the tire in question is one of the front tires, mid-driving the vehicle could immediately change lanes and cause a serious accident.

What’s the answer?

I work at discount tire and shop time should be like 15-30 minutes that does not account for waiting time

Yes pretty obvious!!

If you are referring to repair on run flat tires you need to consult with the Manufacturers Guidelines. Servicing of a run flat tire is based on manufacturer guidelines and they will vary.

Bead sealer should not be used to seal a tire patch, the product is a natural rubber compound that is designed to help with the sealing of a tire to the rim when the mating surface is pitted or rusted (a common condition in cold weather regions). Bead sealer conforms easily to uneven surfaces, filling in void areas, similar to a gasket. Bead sealer has poor air retention characteristics on its own and is not permanent. It can be easily removed from the sealing surface once the tire has been demounted. Liner sealer, on the other hand, is a synthetic rubber compound that has very good air retention characteristics. After installing the repair patch, liner sealer is used to replace the material that had been removed during the buffing process. Once dry, it functions the same as the inner liner of a tire, since during a tire repair, the layer of inner liner (synthetic rubber) is buffed away to prepare the tire surface.

Yes that would be fine. This video is extreme overkill and these methods are designed for maximum profit to the tire companies. I’ve fixed many nail holes with a string plug and never had a problem as long as they sealed.

Roger Tycholiz Yeah... don't inspect the inside and only find out about the internal sidewall damage when it kills someone, good idea.

Extremely rare for tires to blow out these days. They almost always have catastrophic damage or be have to be completely worn out for them to be actually dangerous.

Exactly! I've been plugging tires on my Semi trucks for 30 years! I've never ever ever had an issue. One time I managed to pick up socket wrench extension in one of my drive tires, I put 4 plugs just in that one hole, aired it up to 100 PSI (just to cripple the rig home), I ran that tire for 1.5 years!without an issue 👍

A typical drill bit is not acceptable when preparing an injury channel. A typical drill bit would not cut a clean channel and could generate enough heat to permanently damage the tire. The carbide cutter is specially designed to cut a clean, smooth channel which will allow the repair stem to seal the hole, preventing dirt and moisture from entering the belt package. Using the carbide cutter also minimizes the amount of heat being generated, significantly reducing the chances of scorching the rubber and damaging the tire.

That mustache has been with me since 1972. Thanks for watching