[metalhdmatt1]

Google has 10 different answers and the search bar is broke. lol

I have a very small whole in side wall, less than 1/4" Should I plug it or patch it is the ?????

Then what product should I use?? Thanks in advance. Pic attached

 

[metalhdmatt1]

You all are so awesome! Thanks for the info, I will not throw away a tire with 40 hrs on it!!

 

[metalhdmatt1]

Its a nylon 6 ply tubeless, they came stock on the machine when i bought it. Pinacale obor 255/65/12

 

[metalhdmatt1]

Removing the tire and patching from the inside should work well using the mushroom style patch that Chief has mentioned in post #6.
The sidewall is thin and conventional plugs from the outside would not hold.
It does not look like there is any structural damage so a good air tight patch should get the tire back in service with no worries.

Why remove the tire? The video shows patching from the outside? Is it bc its a side wall? Thanks

 

[metalhdmatt1]

If the patch was on the outside with the kind of riding I do it would be exposed to rubbing on trees and rocks.
Also, air pressure would tend to push the inside patch towards the hole instead of away from it.

That's why I'm confused on why tozguy said to remove the tire and patch from inside with a mushroom style patch?
Wouldn't patching it from the outside push the air against the patch? Am i missing something, either way i ordered that mushroom style patch kit, will be here tuesday and ill try it out.

 

[metalhdmatt1]

Mushroom style patches otherwise called patch plugs are done from the inside for a few reasons NORMALLY.

1. the patches are not designed to be used on sidewalls and if in the tread area you would rip it off when riding.

2. The inner tire is a safer place to put a patch as it can be bonded there normally as a smoother surface

3. As mentioned you have positive air pressure inside pushing the patch into the hole helping to hold it in place vs internal air inside pushing the patch out of the hole

Since there are not designed for sidewalls and this may be a temporary fix anyway all bets are off and you do what you have to do. I would look at it as a short term fix can be quick and dirty repair where if I am hoping for longer term success I would used the best method that give the best chance of it happening.

I like your response. Considering the tire has about 40 hrs on it i would like for it to be long term fix so maybe instead of me doing this side wall patch, ill take it to a tire shop and have them do it.

 

[metalhdmatt1]

Yeah I'll definitely check prices first. Good point .

 

[metalhdmatt1]

Just an update. I ended up removing the tire and patching it from inside, then I put another on the outside. I have ran about 35 miles on it and over a week and it has not dropped any pressure.