Rear tire punctured

[gsholz]

Ran over a piece of a round file and it managed to puncture my rear tire. It is about a 3/8" round hole. Can I just use a tire repair kit and repair it from the outside or do I need take the wheel off and haul it to a tire service? What are you guys doing in this situation?

Gerald

 

[oosik]

I've never tried a "plug". I've always had a tire patched from the inside. However - since a plug is so easy - I would give it a try. If it doesn't work then you could have a tire service put an interior patch. Very little lost - trying a plug first.

 

[xcgreene]

Tire repair kit from the outside will work just fine. You'll need a decent kit though, one with good metal handles, and good plug material. Ream well, then use the lubricant. (might need a hammer too, hence the metal handles) I've got a plug in mine currently. Its been there for 3 years. No leakdown yet.

Sidewall puncture is a bit of a different story.

 

[TractorGuy]

You can plug it.

 

[gsholz]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll give it a try. It should be much easier than wrangling that big tire to a shop.

 

[LouNY]

The tire plugs can work, but using multiple ones you are likely to still have a slow leak.
I have used plugs and I keep them on hand.

I also have some patches that I keep on hand that are similar to a plug that you would need to break the bead and get it over the rim to reach inside the tire, then the attached stem gets pulled thru the hole and the patch is glued in the tire.
With a hole from a 3/8" object I would use a stem type patch and then apply a tire boot over that.
If you have the 14.9-24's they can be done on the tractor.

I use this to break the beads; AME Little Buddy Manual Tire Bead Breaker — Gempler's
and this is the style of patch I prefer;
Xtra Seal Tire Repair Patch, Dia 3/8 In., PK24 13-674 | Zoro.com

It is a lot more work then shoving a couple of plugs into a hole.

 

[grm61]

3/8 hole on a low pressure flexy tire is to big to plug for a lasting repair, have it fixed right.

 

[grm61]

You can plug it.

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That's not gunna last:laughing:

 

[jaxs]

That's not gunna last:laughing:

Will to,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,until the worst time possible,then ruin the tire making you wish you had fixed it right.

 

[grm61]

Tire is already ruined....by repair

 

[Tigershark]

We have a tire shop that sends a truck for the repair cost is 50$ plus a 15$ patch. Luckily I haven't had any issues with my rear tires otherwise I would call them to come out. I have had 2 flats on the fronts from sticks/thorns easy fixes with patches. This store is rural and has a mobile fleet they work on tractors daily. I think you would try the plug if it doesn't then take it in or see if they come out. Mine are loaded ag tires so no way I'm removing a rear tire myself LOL

 

[gsholz]

Got the plug in and it seems to hold. It sure is a quick way to get going again. We'll see how long it lasts but definitely worth a try.

 

[goeduck]

If the tire has a tube in it and is fluid filled patching with a plug will allow fluid between the tire and the tube. If the fluid is calcium you could be creating a corrosion problem if you have leaks. So I guess the answer depends on what you have.

 

[jaxs]

If the tire has a tube in it and is fluid filled patching with a plug will allow fluid between the tire and the tube. If the fluid is calcium you could be creating a corrosion problem if you have leaks. So I guess the answer depends on what you have.

Do you think it's even possible to make a tube hold air using a plug?:confused3: I assumed from the start it was tubeless.

 

[goeduck]

Do you think it's even possible to make a tube hold air using a plug?:confused3: I assumed from the start it was tubeless.

No but the tire then holds the air. The reason I know this is because I DID IT. I left it that way for a year or two until I had the time to get it fixed right. I had to pump it up every few months.

 

[aczlan]

Do you think it's even possible to make a tube hold air using a plug?:confused3: I assumed from the start it was tubeless.

If it has a tube, you can plug the hole in the tire, but it will leak out around the stem...

Aaron Z

 

[goeduck]

If it has a tube, you can plug the hole in the tire, but it will leak out around the stem...

Aaron Z

Exactly. In a pinch do it to get the tractor out of the field or wherever, but it should get done right as soon as possible. On tubeless I would plug patch it in a heartbeat and leave it unless there is an issue.