Articles on tyre repairs
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 12:17
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Kirk and Jeanette
Hi all. Have had a look on here and cant for the life of me find any technical or how to articles on repairing of tyres. I had a set of tyre pliers given to me but cant work them out either. I suspect they have been tampered with and are confusing me. Are these any good or am I better with the slide hammer type. Need info on wether to plug or fit a tube, and info on the types of plugs available and how they work and which is the best way etc. Thanks
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 13:13
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 13:13
Never fear, Sandman is here.
Just googled the Tyrepliers website and found an online manual.
So go for it.
Tyrepliers Instructions
Bill.
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Follow Up By: Kirk and Jeanette - Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 16:57
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 16:57
Brilliant. Explains the whole lot. Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 13:22
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 13:22
Hi Kirk
They are an essential piece of our kit when travelling, just like a snatch strap, bow shackles etc. I use a combination of repair equipment, good quality tyre levers, good rubber mallet and a variety of plugs, patches and internal tyre plugs and good quality tyre repair glue. Providing that you are not going real off road, it is a very good insurance policy. A number of years ago when we did a very remote Simpson trip that was completely off road and no tracks, they were our best friend and were used constantly.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Kirk and Jeanette - Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 17:03
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 17:03
Totally agree there. Got all the other stuff. Just chasing some info on the best ways of tyre repair as with every thing there are a million gadgets depending on personal choice I suppose. Will certainly be taking gear with us for tyre repair. Heading off to
cape york in the near futue so will be prepared one way or another
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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 15:00
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 15:00
You might be interested in Mick O's method of tubeless tyre bead re-seating. see this link:
re-seating tubeless tyre
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Follow Up By: Kirk and Jeanette - Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 17:06
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 17:06
Yeah seen something like that before. Not a bad idea but could be a bit dangerous I guess. Got to do what you gotta do sometimes. Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Alan John C (WA) - Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 18:51
Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 at 18:51
In reply to tyre pliers we have just finished 6500klms from
Perth through the Gun Barrel Hwy to Alice through
Googs Track and we used the pliers on several occasions where hole in tyres were to large for a plugs. The pliers work
well when used correctly and allows you to glue a patch on inside refit tyre and be back on road in 30minutes. The only suggestions I have is that you purchase a good rubber mallet of 900grams and above in weight and carry spray bottle of soapy
water to make ease of refitting tyre easier. The spare tube forget it and carry a spare tyre that can replace a tyre if the puncture to large to repare regards Alan.
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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Sunday, Jul 26, 2009 at 00:14
Sunday, Jul 26, 2009 at 00:14
This is another great way to break the bead!! Works every time and saves carrying extra weight around.. Michael
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Follow Up By: ben_gv3 - Sunday, Jul 26, 2009 at 01:52
Sunday, Jul 26, 2009 at 01:52
Agreed, no need for extra kit to carry around. A jack under any solid point pushing on the tyre is enough to break the bead. I've used it successfully. Just need to make sure the jack has enough travel.
You can also drive up on the tyre too.
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