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KenK
Dec 26, 2014, 11:19:30 AM12/26/14
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Long ago I was with a friend when he had a flat tire while we were eating
lunch. He used one of the flat tire repair cans to repair and reinflate the
tire. Worked like a charm. However, I've heard that once this is used the
tire is very difficult to repair, if required, in the future. If you've
tried it, what has been your experience? I'm too old at 80 to mount the
spare if I can possibly avoid it. AAA and other insurance is rather
expensive for such a seldom occurance.
TIA
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21bla...@gmail.com
Dec 26, 2014, 2:11:44 PM12/26/14
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it may depend on the type of leak
whether it's a nail run over, or a sidewall leak, etc
it's worth a try
if the can can inflate it, great
but I would go directly to have it fixed
I keep one in my trunk
one experience, with a run over nail sticking out of a tire,
not flat yet; used the can contents, pulled the nail,
and was able to make it to the tire shop,
but this wasn't yet totally flat
marc
whether it's a nail run over, or a sidewall leak, etc
it's worth a try
if the can can inflate it, great
but I would go directly to have it fixed
I keep one in my trunk
one experience, with a run over nail sticking out of a tire,
not flat yet; used the can contents, pulled the nail,
and was able to make it to the tire shop,
but this wasn't yet totally flat
marc
The Real Bev
Dec 26, 2014, 6:58:03 PM12/26/14
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but a few miles isn't enough -- if it doesn't have time to distribute
itself evenly within the tire the huge glob will forever throw it out of
balance and you'll have to replace the tire. Or so I was told by the
friend it happened to. I don't see why it wouldn't be possible to gouge
the blob out and re-balance the tire, but still...
Basic AAA is pretty cheap.
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tra...@optonline.net
Dec 27, 2014, 7:41:01 AM12/27/14
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On Friday, December 26, 2014 2:11:44 PM UTC-5, 21bla...@gmail.com wrote:
> it may depend on the type of leak
> whether it's a nail run over, or a sidewall leak, etc
You can't repair, or at least you're not supposed to repair,
> it may depend on the type of leak
> whether it's a nail run over, or a sidewall leak, etc
a sidewall leak and IDK any
shop that would do it, so what the canned stuff does regarding
the future of the tire would seem to be a moot point.
hchi...@hotmail.com
Dec 27, 2014, 12:07:36 PM12/27/14
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On 26 Dec 2014 16:19:27 GMT, KenK <inv...@invalid.com> wrote:
>
>Long ago I was with a friend when he had a flat tire while we were eating
>lunch. He used one of the flat tire repair cans to repair and reinflate the
>tire. Worked like a charm. However, I've heard that once this is used the
>tire is very difficult to repair, if required, in the future. If you've
>tried it, what has been your experience? I'm too old at 80 to mount the
>spare if I can possibly avoid it. AAA and other insurance is rather
>expensive for such a seldom occurance.
>
>TIA
An alternative is a standard puncture repair kit, a spray bottle of dish
>
>Long ago I was with a friend when he had a flat tire while we were eating
>lunch. He used one of the flat tire repair cans to repair and reinflate the
>tire. Worked like a charm. However, I've heard that once this is used the
>tire is very difficult to repair, if required, in the future. If you've
>tried it, what has been your experience? I'm too old at 80 to mount the
>spare if I can possibly avoid it. AAA and other insurance is rather
>expensive for such a seldom occurance.
>
>TIA
soap/water, and a 12 volt mini air compressor. That type of fix is generally
considered permanent.
The Real Bev
Dec 27, 2014, 5:38:35 PM12/27/14
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Unless you have a total blowout I don't think the sidewalls flex as much
as the tread.
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tra...@optonline.net
Dec 28, 2014, 10:12:57 AM12/28/14
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On Saturday, December 27, 2014 5:38:35 PM UTC-5, The Real Bev wrote:
> On 12/27/2014 04:40 AM, tra...@optonline.net wrote:
> > On Friday, December 26, 2014 2:11:44 PM UTC-5, 21bla...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
> >> it may depend on the type of leak whether it's a nail run over, or
> >> a sidewall leak, etc
> >
> > You can't repair, or at least you're not supposed to repair, a
> > sidewall leak and IDK any shop that would do it, so what the canned
> > stuff does regarding the future of the tire would seem to be a moot
> > point.
>
> I've heard that too. Any idea why sidewalls shouldn't be repaired?
> Unless you have a total blowout I don't think the sidewalls flex as much
> as the tread.
>
I don't see the connection between flexing and blowouts. Of course
> On 12/27/2014 04:40 AM, tra...@optonline.net wrote:
> > On Friday, December 26, 2014 2:11:44 PM UTC-5, 21bla...@gmail.com
> > wrote:
> >> it may depend on the type of leak whether it's a nail run over, or
> >> a sidewall leak, etc
> >
> > You can't repair, or at least you're not supposed to repair, a
> > sidewall leak and IDK any shop that would do it, so what the canned
> > stuff does regarding the future of the tire would seem to be a moot
> > point.
>
> I've heard that too. Any idea why sidewalls shouldn't be repaired?
> Unless you have a total blowout I don't think the sidewalls flex as much
> as the tread.
>
a sidewall is going to flex more. Hit a bump in the road, it flexes.
Cornering it flexes. The sidewall carry the load of the car, the treads
do not.
wilm...@gmail.com
Dec 28, 2014, 1:19:25 PM12/28/14
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On Saturday, December 27, 2014 2:38:35 PM UTC-8, The Real Bev wrote:
>
> I've heard that too. Any idea why sidewalls shouldn't be repaired?
> Unless you have a total blowout I don't think the sidewalls flex as much
> as the tread.
>
>
> --
On radial tires all the pressure is on the sidewals. If you blow a plug on a sidewall all the air will rush out, instant flat, and at 60MPH that could pose a problem. In the tread a blown plug and the air will come out, just not all at once.
>
> I've heard that too. Any idea why sidewalls shouldn't be repaired?
> Unless you have a total blowout I don't think the sidewalls flex as much
> as the tread.
>
>
> --
Shoe-Chucker 2
Feb 11, 2015, 12:20:24 PM2/11/15
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In article <m7kslh$h3q$1...@dont-email.me>,
Some of these cans have a warning that the patching goop can be
explosive and you're supposed to tell any repair guy , you used it.
If you do use the stuff, use it before the "bead" gets broken and I jack
up the tire a bit to help it inflate.
Good luck, it's better than nothing.
Keep that spare inflated, U might need it.
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Karma ; what a concept!
explosive and you're supposed to tell any repair guy , you used it.
If you do use the stuff, use it before the "bead" gets broken and I jack
up the tire a bit to help it inflate.
Good luck, it's better than nothing.
Keep that spare inflated, U might need it.
--
Karma ; what a concept!
CanopyCo
Feb 13, 2015, 9:37:50 AM2/13/15
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I don't buy the ones that have that warning.
Last thing I need is a tire bomb.
;-)
Most of the ones that they still sell here in a can has the other safer propellant.
If you spray it in it inflates the tire and seals the hole if you drive as soon as you spray it.
If possible, put the hole down in the first place so that it runs right to it.
Otherwise you have to rotate the tire to get the gunk over the hole.
Always drive after putting any of that stuff in so that it spreads evenly over the tire and seals all leaks.
It dries into a clear plastic film that can easily be peeled off when you do a regular repair.
Get another hole in that tire and you need another can.
I usually use the green slime sort of sealer that stays liquid.
If the hole is big enough, I plug if first, the put in the slime.
That seals it and will also seal new holes as they show up.
The green slime type is a problem if you plan to have the tire patched later though.
It is pretty hard to get all of it out of the way so that the patch will stick.
On the other hand, if the plug didn't patch it then I do the road hazard warranty and get another tire, as the damage is big enough that a patch won't do that good anyway.
The reason that tire repair shops are death on the stuff is twofold.
First because the old stuff was a health hazard with it exploding.
Second, and now days the main reason, is that it cuts into their repair business.
Repairs is a big part of their business.
Last thing I need is a tire bomb.
;-)
Most of the ones that they still sell here in a can has the other safer propellant.
If you spray it in it inflates the tire and seals the hole if you drive as soon as you spray it.
If possible, put the hole down in the first place so that it runs right to it.
Otherwise you have to rotate the tire to get the gunk over the hole.
Always drive after putting any of that stuff in so that it spreads evenly over the tire and seals all leaks.
It dries into a clear plastic film that can easily be peeled off when you do a regular repair.
Get another hole in that tire and you need another can.
I usually use the green slime sort of sealer that stays liquid.
If the hole is big enough, I plug if first, the put in the slime.
That seals it and will also seal new holes as they show up.
The green slime type is a problem if you plan to have the tire patched later though.
It is pretty hard to get all of it out of the way so that the patch will stick.
On the other hand, if the plug didn't patch it then I do the road hazard warranty and get another tire, as the damage is big enough that a patch won't do that good anyway.
The reason that tire repair shops are death on the stuff is twofold.
First because the old stuff was a health hazard with it exploding.
Second, and now days the main reason, is that it cuts into their repair business.
Repairs is a big part of their business.
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