Tire puncture advice - Page 2

snafu58 · 11-20-2012, 06:11 AM

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GoISU previously said:

You guys need to check out the recent issue Overland Journal. VERY well done article on tire repair kits and how to fix a flat. Sidewall suturing was even covered.

Interesting, I'm assuming they use a tube after the side wall is repaired?

hewster [OP] · 11-20-2012, 06:34 AM

Quote:

GoISU previously said:

You guys need to check out the recent issue Overland Journal. VERY well done article on tire repair kits and how to fix a flat. Sidewall suturing was even covered.

Can you possibly give a summation?

GoISU · 11-20-2012, 08:19 PM

If I recall... They were able to suture sidewalls and then patch them from behind. I believe they mentioned tubes as an option but I didn't get the impression they considered them a necessary part of their tire repair load out. I will see if I can find the magazine and give some more details. If you are interested I think Overland Journal sells back issues for a reasonable price. It really is a fantastic publication and is worth the $50 a year.

BIGGUY · 11-20-2012, 08:46 PM

I've seen sidewalls repaired with just plugs put together in a big wad with some adhesive and stuffed into the hole until no more could be fit into it. They then used some extra adhesive/glue around the outside. It held air fairly good and only had to re aired once in getting off the trail as it was a slow leak.

***Layonnn*** · 11-20-2012, 09:26 PM

Here is a video ARB made showing how to use their kit. First time i ever saw someone do this was about 10 years ago on a tractor tire that had picked up a nail.

ARB Tyre Repairs - YouTube