I've mended and stopped puncture with OKO tyre sealant. I put OKO in all my garden pneumatic tyres. I got his idea from a trail riding friend who put this product or something similar in his trail bike tubes, he never got punctures, I followed his ideas and never got punters after that. The product I used said it was NOT for highway use but we never went fast on the highways. From the UK.
OUCH! On 1:51 that torn thumbnail on Roger's left hand must really throb! I wouldn't want to be around when he catches it on something and feels it rip loose.
I was hoping to see something that involved propane, a flame & a BOOM .. But that's probably too much to expect from the good (& safe) people of "This Old House."
I'm thinking the same thing in that with a heavy load of sail in a wheelbarrow there is more resistance. Maybe I'll go bck to an innertube type wheel or a solid rubber wheel.
When I was a kid , we checked for leaks in our bike tubes by inflating them and putting them in a tub of water. Then , we marked the leaks with chalk .I think you could do the same with a small tire . (In this case the leak was very obvious but that is not always the case . )
Dunking is the easiest way if you have a convenient way to get the tire undewater. You can also spray with a bottle of water with a little dish soap in it. The soap will make bubbles you can see. Also works for checking plumbing.
Forget plugging. Get a tube. When checking for leaks spray the tire with Windex or something soapy. You cant find leaks by listening especially if they are tiny .
I was thinking for a bit about doing that today. But i don't know if that will come out right. You'll have to make quite a big opening in the side of the tire to pour the concrete in. When you go bounce of steps with 100kg of weight in the wheelbarrow then it will slowly become a mess. And it's heavy of course so if you have to pull/push an additional 20kg uphill it won't be positive.
At about 1:37 he says that the eye has a little opening with a couple of cutting edges in it. Look for the Victor Heavy Duty Tubeless Tire Repair Kit on Amazon for a better photo.
I had a tubeless tire that went flat in a wheelbarrow... I spent $4 and put a tube in it 8 years ago. No problems ever since. Forget the plugs, they are a pain.
Charles Damery I have 7 acres in TN... use my wheelbarrow every week, sometimes numerous times a week. Dirt, concrete, hauling brick/block, etc. I've gone the plug route and putting in a new tube for a few bucks is a much more permanent fix than plugs.
thx for the tip- I am going to try put a tube into my flat tubeless tire. How does it work with the valve on the tube? The valve on the tubeless tire is fixed to the rim isn't it?
That’s fairly easy since they are held to the bucket and frame with bolts. Just unbolt the old and swap in the new ones. If the handles are generic without any predrilled holes you can use one of the old handles to put against the new one and mark where to drill. If your bit is long enough you can clamp the old and new handles together and either drill as far as you can into the new handle or straight threw it. Just make sure the handles holes all match.
very bad idea. It looks good for 15 minutes. Then, when you load it, and start rolling, it compresses, becomes like half-flat. Throw it away. Better use slime.
Yeah, the hard part is taking the tube out, but you're just supposed to know how to do that I guess. Not helpful! There's a small (as in size) tire shortage right now and I'd like to know how to replace a tube. Can't buy a tubeless or "no-flat" to fit for the life of me. And buying a whole tire is a bit of a waste if we can replace the tube, isn't it?
@@betterstill100 when it comes to wheel barrows have strong handles and top of the line wheels that never let you down. If you have a table saw you can rip yourself a great pair of handles from hardwood to make your own.
Plug repair is the ABSOLUTE WORST! Never works. Ruins the tire. Also rubber is only good for 10 years. After that it dry rots and isn't safe anymore. Just go to harbor freight and get a new lightweight plastic one.
I have to agree on that. One year ago i fixed my wheelbarrow tire with such kit and today it's leaking. I've ordered a tire sealant spraycan which you have to empty into the valve, that was like 10$ or something. Hopefully that fixes it. If not, then it's solid wheel time.
I am all for fixing, updating, and preventative maintenance - but this (my) dolly is over 12 years old and the air leaks after a weeks of non-use (tubeless). Considering the age - your idea is spot on. $ 260 cycle tire - pro repair...wheelbarrow/dolly - replace. Thanks for the idea.
@@Engineer9736 Well, you should have done the plug right. You should remove the tire from the rim, and get a plug and patch where you plug it and put a patch on the inside of the tire. The kind shown in this video should really just be an emergency type repair to get you up and running again, not a permanent one.
