Tire puncture

VroomVroom · May 27, 2013

Hello, I noticed a drywall screw stuck in the thread pattern on the rear industrial tire of the 2816. I pulled it out and sure enough its leaking. What have most used to seal the tire...plugs? or some of the spray patch?

Willl · May 27, 2013

If tubeless I'd use a plug.

If tube, pull it and glue patch.

creekbend · May 27, 2013

Willl said:
If tubeless I'd use a plug.

If tube, pull it and glue patch.

I tend to agree. BTW, one important factor. Are your tires ballasted and with what?

VroomVroom · May 28, 2013

I'd have to find out, but I believe its tubless. I have no ballast in them, though I was going to put some in it..it needs it. I guess a plug it is, ..its right in the thread pattern...a good 1.25 to 1.5 inches deep. Why did you ask about the ballast?

creekbend · May 28, 2013

VroomVroom said:
I'd have to find out, but I believe its tubless. I have no ballast in them, though I was going to put some in it..it needs it. I guess a plug it is, ..its right in the thread pattern...a good 1.25 to 1.5 inches deep. Why did you ask about the ballast?

I was concerned about any possible pets you had. If you had regular antifreeze - water mix ballast - it would kill them. Also, if this were the case, suggesting that you position your tractor so the valve stem would be at 12 o'clock. Best wishes.