tyre repairs.

[lewy]

Just had a tyre repaired that had a 4 inch nail through it,As per the pic it appears that they have just used a rubber spagetti repair.my question is it acceptable for the tyre repair place to just use this method i would have thought that at least they would have to put a patch on the inside of the tyre,And yes it is flat 2 days after the repair having not been put back on the vehicle.


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[101RRS]

That looks like a proper repair (it is not a plug out of a self repair type kit) - the plug should look like a mushroom - the top of the mushroom is inside the tyre and forms the patch on the inside and the stork of the much room comes through the hole to provide additional sealing.

Garry

[towe0609]

I'd take it back and ask them to 'have another go' - they might take a bit more care second time round and hopefully repair it so it holds air.

it is flat 2 days after the repair having not been put back on the vehicle.

[wrinklearthur]

There are plugs available that have an integrated stem and patch.
The stem is pushed through from the inside and the patch tidies up the repair on the inside.

Get a bit of soapy water and brush some around where the sidewall of the tyre meets the bead and check for leakage there as well as the repair itself.
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[Cobber]

Looks a bit rough, but doesn't look like they bodged it. Clearly something's still not right though if it's not holding air.

[lewy]

thanks all,wasn't sure about the method and style of patch used these days.I will be taking it back tomorrow.you mean they dont use the Vulcanising patch anymore.

[lebanon]

I have a relative who works for a major tire manufacturer he told me that this type of repair should be avoided unless in extreme situations other than that patches is the proper method to repair a tire.

[101RRS]

I have a relative that works for a major tire manufacturer who told me that this type of repair should be avoided unless in extreme situations other than that patches is the proper method to repair a tire.

But the above type of repair is how tyres are repaired and patch and plug is the standard.

Garry

[Blknight.aus]

thats still a plug patch and is intended to be temporary, but its less temporary than the string stuff with glue.

the correct method means demounting the tyre, inspecting preparing the inside of the tyre for repair work, and applying an internal patch.

Id be checking for other leaks before I took it back it may be as simple as the valve stem has unseated or the valve core failed to seat.

[101RRS]

the correct method means demounting the tyre, inspecting preparing the inside of the tyre for repair work, and applying an internal patch.

That is how all my plug/patches have been done with the internal mushroom patch being glued. The area is cleaned and roughened, then glue appled and the plug pulled through from the inside, pulling the internal patch up to the inside of the tyre and glue.

Not seen it done, but is as explained when my last repair was done.

Garry