Professional Tire Repair 

+brett pingel This is true, however the belt package of tires doesn't always end at the rib that hits the shoulder block. What you can do is removing the offending item and then use your awl/ probe to check and see if you can feel the belt package on each side of the hole. If you can, then 9 times out of ten your tire will be in a repairable area. One thing to note though is that if the placement of the patch on the inside of the tire is too close to the inner sidewall it will be unwise to try and repair it even if you're still within the belt package because of how much the tire will flex while on the road, potentially causing the patch to work itself loose.

@@Jokerseven77 Yes sir you are correct , u have to watch out for the flex point when your getting close to the edge of the tire . once the repair is done on the flat contact surface of the tire it should work, but going to close to the edge/side wall creates a big problem because as the tire rolls, it continuously flex's causing the seal/patch to fail! This is the reason why its good practice to come off about an inch from the edge on both side to make a safe repair!

Me jez

Yep, just got my patch in today 🤣

Me!

Terry Mair yes it really is that way. Absolutely stupid. I go through a lot of tires and just bought my own tire changer because of that.

Just plug it if it's not in the sidewall, you have to remember who's telling you NOT to plug them yourself, it's a guy in the business of trying to sell you tires! Hahaha I've been plugging tires for 30 years , and my Semitruck tires are extreme duty with 100 PSI of air in them, I've never had a problem!

old trucker wow I always wondered how well they would work on semi tires. That’s good to know!

@@delvictor7570 oh man, I've never ever ever had a problem, but you have to buy the" heavy duty "Tire plug kit, I bought it a place called Princess Auto, I'm not sure if you're familiar with them. The heavy duty kit has larger plugs and larger tools

@@brianvandorp25 no the problem with them is they dont create a problem seal and is doesn't allow you to properly inspect the tire there are story's of several million dollar law suits because shops put in string plugs and it caused blow outs later down the road because the lack of a proper sealing allowed the belts to rust

+Vin D Thank you!

I would like to be a professional tire maintenance technician , do you know any school that offers tire training.

+Abraham Mutale www.tireindustry.org is a great place to start looking at training for certification on proper tire repair.

Mike Farrell really?

Mike Farrell You only risk that if you are silly enough to move the tire or sneeze in it after you apply the adhesive.

He said you need to vacuum the Debris

Your concern is very logical. He uses the word injury for the damaged area. He should vacuum the debris before "surgery".

@@KidrahulPure..what are you baked?!.. read this guys comment again... now go back and watch the video, note when G-pa tells you to vacuum up the debris, now go back read your comment you left.. I really hope ya got if figured out ?

+Ken Francisco Thanks for watching and commenting! Properly repairing an injury is the best way to avoid a catastrophic failure of the tire, and restore the vehicle to a safe operating condition. We created this video to update professional technicians on a proven technology for tire repair. The procedures are endorsed by the RMA and are specifically designed to restore the safe condition and service life of a tire.

Oh geez, when's the last time you saw a catastrophic failure from a nail going into a tire? Well in my mind, a plug is no different than a nail except for the fact that air can no longer escape, and a plug is damn near impossible to pull out once it's inserted , this sounds a lot like scare tactics! I guess it justifies paying 4X more money to fix a minor problem

old trucker actually all the time. People don’t pay attention to their tires or wait too long for a repair. Actually being in the industry daily you see it every single day. When people drive on low tires it creates a heat ring which compromises the integrity of the tire. These style of repairs are safer than a gummy plug or rope plug on passenger cars and trucks. Plus most tire shops such as discount tire repair tires for free.

Jeffro115 the issue with string repairs wasnt leaking it was that the tire was most often repaired without internal inspection meaning if the tire had any internal sidewall damage from being underinflated it wasn't at all noticed. This resulted in the direct deaths of some people due to a complete tire failure at high speed after the string repair was applied. This is why in many places the string repair is actually illegal.

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Yes pretty obvious!!

Very good question @Kraken. Following the process outlined in the video, cement is stippled into the buffed surface of the tire and allowed to dry prior to applying the rubber repair unit. After the repair unit is applied, a chemical reaction occurs known as vulcanization. Once the repair has been completed, the curing process may take up to 72 hours. However, the adhesion strength of the repair unit immediately after the repair, is strong enough for the tire to be put back in service, and driven under normal conditions.

buffer will buff the synth rubber into the real rubber. you are not holding it right or need to get used to/comfortable with the tool

Air bubbles should never be present. For air bubbles to be present the tire injury has not been sealed correctly or there is air trapped under the patch. The tire should not be used until the injury has been addressed and no air bubbles are present.

Sounds to me like you had a shity patch job done, next time just use tire plugs, it's way cheaper , and they work every bit as good at a quarter of the price, plus you don't have to go through the hassle of dismounting the tire from the rim

yea i was wondering why he didnt stitch left right AND up down doing it diagonally in ADDITION is also a great idea like you said

Or just put a plug in it, and don't worry about it LOL

Pretty sure sidewall repairs are not safe and you should always replace the tire if the sidewall is punctured or significantly damaged. I'm no expert, I'm guessing the reason is that they're too thin, a repair will probably not have the structural integrity that a stock tire would, and the risk of a blowout is very high in that case. It's even more dangerous if the tire in question is one of the front tires, mid-driving the vehicle could immediately change lanes and cause a serious accident.

I work at discount tire and shop time should be like 15-30 minutes that does not account for waiting time

+ToolsSNAPON Thank you! The buffing rasp used in this video is an 80 grit wheel, Mighty part number TCW210-80.

Roger Tycholiz Yeah... don't inspect the inside and only find out about the internal sidewall damage when it kills someone, good idea.

Extremely rare for tires to blow out these days. They almost always have catastrophic damage or be have to be completely worn out for them to be actually dangerous.

Exactly! I've been plugging tires on my Semi trucks for 30 years! I've never ever ever had an issue. One time I managed to pick up socket wrench extension in one of my drive tires, I put 4 plugs just in that one hole, aired it up to 100 PSI (just to cripple the rig home), I ran that tire for 1.5 years!without an issue 👍

That mustache has been with me since 1972. Thanks for watching

if you want to spend 30 dollars on this that's fine without a road hazard that is the average price

Rix Slade Costco is $10.99 lol .

XgilbertXx You should never use heat when preparing the tire surface for a repair. In the process of performing a professional tire repair, the natural rubber surface of a tire patch is bonded to the natural rubber surface of the tire, where the cement is used as a catalyst to help in the chemical bonding process. Igniting the cement (burning) will effect the chemistry of the cement and contaminate the surface area of the tire being repaired.

lordoftheriffs79 Repairs made near the shoulder of any tire must still be contained within the belt package, which is generally limited to the center portion of the tire. Proper repairs made to a speed rated tire may impact the rating of the tire. In this case, the industry recommendation would be to contact the specific tire manufacturer to determine THEIR policy.

+lordoftheriffs79: Speed-rated tires are a manufacturer specific thing. Last guidance I saw in Police Fleet Manager magazine indicated that a V-rated tire, properly plugged and patched, was only rated to 85 MPH afterwards. At that time, there weren't many manufacturers in the police tires game.

Bead sealer should not be used to seal a tire patch, the product is a natural rubber compound that is designed to help with the sealing of a tire to the rim when the mating surface is pitted or rusted (a common condition in cold weather regions). Bead sealer conforms easily to uneven surfaces, filling in void areas, similar to a gasket. Bead sealer has poor air retention characteristics on its own and is not permanent. It can be easily removed from the sealing surface once the tire has been demounted. Liner sealer, on the other hand, is a synthetic rubber compound that has very good air retention characteristics. After installing the repair patch, liner sealer is used to replace the material that had been removed during the buffing process. Once dry, it functions the same as the inner liner of a tire, since during a tire repair, the layer of inner liner (synthetic rubber) is buffed away to prepare the tire surface.

Yes that would be fine. This video is extreme overkill and these methods are designed for maximum profit to the tire companies. I’ve fixed many nail holes with a string plug and never had a problem as long as they sealed.

If you are referring to repair on run flat tires you need to consult with the Manufacturers Guidelines. Servicing of a run flat tire is based on manufacturer guidelines and they will vary.

He's over doing it but if the nail is on the side of the tire then no it cant be repaired

Thanks! 👍

Absolutely correct! Make sure you are using a brass bristle brush as shown in the video (6:45). This prevents contamination of the cement.

Ese parche con ese cemento se sueldan el parche trae un químico por eso viene cubierto con una película plástica que se remueve al momento de aplicar el parche. Este reacciona con el cemento y se vulcaniza en frío al aplicar presión con la ruedita de asentar el parche y se soldada con pared de la llanta.

More or less,

Then freaking do it. I’d rather pay the $40 than be stranded for free. Charge the $40 and tell them why.

+Jack Black Following the procedures outlined in the video, and using the proper tire repair products, will return the tire to a safe operating condition: When performed correctly, the repair is designed to last the life of the tire.

Just buy the heavy duty Tire plug kit from Princess Auto, and you're good to go!