Re: Could you patch the tires' sidewall?
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Posted by Don on April 30, 1998 at 16:14:41:
In Reply to: Could you patch the tires' sidewall? posted by Alan N. on April 30, 1998 at 12:18:20:
Alan: I doubt if any type of glue would be satisfactory for sidewall damage. The flexing of the sidewall would soon loosen it or tend to rupture and separate next to the solid patch. If the puncture is not too large, you may want to consider putting in a boot. A boot is simply a large piece of rubber material that lies inside of the tire along the damaged area from bead to bead. It prevents foreign material from entering the tire and eventually destroying the tube. They are not intended for large diameter punctures or for tears in a sidewall. A boot may prolong the use of the tire for awhile but if you are using it often and heavily it may not be worth the cost of dismounting and mounting the tire. Chances are it will be looking for a used tire or bucking up to buy that new one.
: Has anyone attempted (or succesfully) glued or bolted a patch to the
: tires' sidewall. I cannot afford a tire right now but have some horse
: stall mat material and could buy some glue. I could use some advice on
: what glue I might try or if this is a stupid idea.
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