help on tyre repair

Submitted: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 17:46

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I've got a BFG AT which has only done about 15,000K. I was up in the Vic high country a couple of weeks ago ( on a Drive 4 Life, what a great trip ) and managed to rip off one off the lugs on the side of the tyre. The tyre does not leak, but I can see the fibre layers. Does anyone know of a compound or patch I can put over it.

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Reply By: get outmore - Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 18:33

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 18:33

phone a place that does truck tyre retreads and see what they say

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Reply By: Member - Royce- Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 18:50

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 18:50

I'm guessing a patch inside would be better.

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Reply By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 19:44

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 19:44

Get some o' this stuff

Maverick bond

and glue the lug back on.. almost instantaneous "grab", but leave it at least overnight before driving on tyre..

This is seriously good stuff, which I have used to successfully repair (superficial) cuts on a couple of tyre sidewalls, which are holding strong to this day.. I always carry some (in the 'fridge) on any extended trip..
If there is a better adhesive for rubber, I'd like to know about it..

Don't get it on yer fingers!!!

Regards, Ed C

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....Not necessarily mechanic!!"

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Follow Up By: Member - RMB3218(VIC) - Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 20:00

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 20:00

If I still had the lug I would give it a go!

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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 20:03

Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 20:03

Bugga!!

guess that rules that out then....

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Follow Up By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 08:02

Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 08:02

Where d'ya gedit?? ;-)

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Follow Up By: Member - Ed. C. (QLD) - Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 10:09

Thursday, May 07, 2009 at 10:09

John, the last time I bought some, I ordered it online..
(contact details/order form at top of page;-))

You may prefer to call the Syd. office to see if there's a re-seller in your area (?) I don't recall having seen it in any B&M store:(

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