Mudhound · Feb 27, 2021

Hi, I have a slow leak in my rear tyre and have found a small nail in the tyre. Just taken it to the tyre shop and they said that it is across the side wall so I need to replace the tyre. Been here before with my car and I get it but these are chunky tyres and I am not so sure if this one is a right off. Included a couple of pics and would appreciate any thoughts you may have please.

if it does need replacing can anyone recommend where the best place to go is. TIA

Nodge68 · Feb 27, 2021

A tyre patch really needs to be on a flat section of the tyre, which doesn't have a large distortion every revolution.
Tyre fitters are very reluctant to fit a patch to within an inch or so of the side wall, as it's possible for the patch to unstick, where large tyre distortions are possible.

You might be able to plug it, but tyre plugs aren't technically legal now, so plugs at your own risk.

Mudhound · Feb 27, 2021

Nodge68 said:
A tyre patch really needs to be on a flat section of the tyre, which doesn't have a large distortion every revolution.
Tyre fitters are very reluctant to fit a patch to within an inch or so of the side wall, as it's possible for the patch to unstick, where large tyre distortions are possible.

You might be able to plug it, but tyre plugs aren't technically legal now, so plugs at your own risk.

Thank you, any idea on the best place to go for a replacement?

lynall · Feb 27, 2021

I would happily plug that and fit it to the rear axle, I have probably done worse!
The tyre snot sticks from ebay etc are quite good.

In fact i do not think I have owned a car where I have not had to fix a puncture with one of the sticks, saved me quite a bit and loads of time as well.

Mudhound · Feb 27, 2021

lynall said:
I would happily plug that and fit it to the rear axle, I have probably done worse!
The tyre snot sticks from ebay etc are quite good.

In fact i do not think I have owned a car where I have not had to fix a puncture with one of the sticks, saved me quite a bit and loads of time as well.

Just worried about it blowing out, if it is near the side wall

lynall · Feb 27, 2021

Mudhound said:
Just worried about it blowing out, if it is near the side wall

Spare the same make/model etc?
Shame to bin a decent tyre.

frog hopper · Feb 27, 2021

lynall said:
I would happily plug that and fit it to the rear axle, I have probably done worse!
The tyre snot sticks from ebay etc are quite good.

In fact i do not think I have owned a car where I have not had to fix a puncture with one of the sticks, saved me quite a bit and loads of time as well.

+1 on this, if you take your time and do it right the snot sticks work well. If you doubt it, don't trim the stick after plugging, leave it for 24 hours, take the pressure up to say 50 psi, grab the loose end of the stick with pliers and just try and pull it out. You will struggle.

Mudhound · Feb 28, 2021

lynall said:
Spare the same make/model etc?
Shame to bin a decent tyre.

I wish, spare was a standard disco wheel and tyre when I bought the truck. Think I might do the snot stick, make that the spare and buy a replacement.

Mudhound · Feb 28, 2021

frog hopper said:
+1 on this, if you take your time and do it right the snot sticks work well. If you doubt it, don't trim the stick after plugging, leave it for 24 hours, take the pressure up to say 50 psi, grab the loose end of the stick with pliers and just try and pull it out. You will struggle.

Would you have a link to the snot sticks, could see a few but they looked a bit dodgy. Thanks

lynall · Feb 28, 2021

This is one of many, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TYRE-REP...519042&hash=item3fc80d96b6:g:mBwAAOSw19Jd-1ly

To use
Jack up axle or remove wheel, easier off the car
Deflate tyre
Remove screw etc
Braddle hole
Fit snot stick to fitting tool, lube snot stick with rubber cement
Push tool and stick so stick is halfway into the braddled hole
Pump up tyre
Leave as said for at least a few hours before trimming off excess stick.

All at your own risk etc etc

I believe the reason they were banned was many years ago people used to repair splits and very large holes with several of the sticks, naturally they failed as that is not what they were meant for.

I first started to use them when tyre shop told me wifes run flat mini tyre puncture was to close to the sidewall, brand new tyre you can get screwed jimmy!

Colthebrummie · Feb 28, 2021

Can't an inner tube be fitted.

Col

mick 1986 · Feb 28, 2021

Colthebrummie said:
Can't an inner tube be fitted.

Col

It depends on the inside of the tyre. Mine had “ribs” so it rubbed through the inner tube.

Mudhound · Feb 28, 2021

lynall said:
This is one of many, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TYRE-REP...519042&hash=item3fc80d96b6:g:mBwAAOSw19Jd-1ly

To use
Jack up axle or remove wheel, easier off the car
Deflate tyre
Remove screw etc
Braddle hole
Fit snot stick to fitting tool, lube snot stick with rubber cement
Push tool and stick so stick is halfway into the braddled hole
Pump up tyre
Leave as said for at least a few hours before trimming off excess stick.

All at your own risk etc etc

I believe the reason they were banned was many years ago people used to repair splits and very large holes with several of the sticks, naturally they failed as that is not what they were meant for.

I first started to use them when tyre shop told me wifes run flat mini tyre puncture was to close to the sidewall, brand new tyre you can get screwed jimmy!

Thanks @lynall ordered ne going to give it a whirl. Appreciate it and will let you know how I get on

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