Brigstone tyre video

Good to see you around No.1. I think the greater danger from using a volatile to reseat is the simple fact that you are using a “controlled” (if such a thing is possible) explosion to reseat a tyre. Using too much accelerant could be problematic. It will only burn as long as it’s got oxygen to promote the burning process. This means that you could have some residue in the tyre after its sealed (probably more likely with a fluid based accelerant like petrol) Would heat alone will not ignite it though? You’d need an ignition source as well (glowing red hot metal may do that).

It’s a risky operation and not one we endorse but it can get you our of the bleep when all else fails.

We’ve welded rims with the tyres in place but with all pressure and valve cores removed. Common sense stuff.





Welding in this one





Cheers Mick

Very interesting – I’ve come across a couple of people with wheel bearing failure on their caravans.
I one case the rim was so hot it would have lifted your skin if touched - you could feel the radiated heat from a few feet away. Makes you wonder how close it was to blowing.

On a side note.

A vehicle that has come in contact with high voltage, is supposed to be isolated from people for 24 hours as there is a risk of a tyre explosion.

Number 1. Good video. Thanks.

Good to see you again, No.1!!!!

Bob