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Mathias NY

07-05-2007 19:13:30

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I have just patched the inside of a dry rotted tire. When I reinstalled the tire I discovered a 1/4 inch gap in the sidewall on the outside of where the patch is. Should I worry about trying to fill this with anything?

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Leland

07-07-2007 06:43:37

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

look in your area for a tire recycler I have bought decent tires that same size that are almost bald and still have a good casing for around 20-30.00

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Don-Wi

07-06-2007 22:27:36

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

I realise that a rear tire is a dam shame to have to cough up some cash for, but sometimes ya gotta give in. I can't say I would risk patching it, but I haven't been put into the situation again. If you do fill it, get one of the tire chucks you can just latch on and do just that, then walk to the other side of the tractor. If it happens to blow, atleast you're on the other side. If it were a smaller tire on a wagon or anything else, I would replace it in a heartbeat. We run 'em till they cant be fixed because of the cracking or they blow up. Most of the time, they just get to cracked to be fixed safely. We do have some 20-30 year old tires on some wagons here though, and an even older implement tire on our old Van Brunt grain drill. the other side blew out about 3 years ago, otherwise it still had a matched pair of Firestone 7.50-16 implement tires on it, most likely from the early 60's at the latest, possibly original equipment on the drill. It was always kept in a dirt floor shed, and backed up onto wood planks for storage.

Donovan from Wisconsin

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RodInNS

07-06-2007 13:46:17

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

Well, if you just patched a dry rotted tire, then you're behind already on what the blowout patch cost you, and whatever else you spent on it. A rotten tire is a rotten tire, and blow is what they do. If it was just sitting there to look at and you wanted it round, that might be one thing.... but if you're working it, it will blow, and probably in very short order. Get another tire, used, or start saving for a new one.

Rod

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NawlensGator

07-06-2007 12:01:14

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

Smart fix for rotted tire is: New Rubber.

Quit screwing around with that stuff and buy new/used tires.

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rrlund

07-06-2007 10:02:32

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

I'd just be darned careful messing with such things. I tried to save a pair of 40 inch tractor rears by putting liners from Gemplers in them. One exploded with so much force,it blew the fender off my Oliver 70 and dented the seat! Don't underestimate how much force there is in a tire.

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daves40acre

07-06-2007 09:35:35

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

I have used rubberized silicone on the outside of the tire to keep out the weather, got another season out of. Ignore the critisim thier just jealous they didn't think of it first!

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wayne2

07-06-2007 04:54:22

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

What Size??? I got a rear tire that needs a good home& rim upper reaches of Columbia River. Wayne

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Mathias NY

07-06-2007 05:16:21

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to wayne2, 07-06-2007 04:54:22

I'm located near Rochester, NY. Tire size is 13x26 (14.9x26 is the new size). I'm not really looking to replace it yet. If it gets worse I'll probably just park the tractor till I can afford to replace both rear tires with new ones.

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RAB

07-05-2007 22:50:15

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

Absolutely no problem - just don't inflate it and, even less, flex it by driving on it. No problem really, but you will very likely need a new inner, as well as a new tyre, when it blows. So much for trying to make a rotten tyre, worth nothing, cost you even more when you have to replace it! Just change it!
RAB

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Mathias NY

07-06-2007 03:46:37

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to RAB, 07-05-2007 22:50:15

Maybe all of you are made of money, but I don't have an extra $300 sitting around to throw at a tire. The patch was a $25 fix and in my impression worth the attempt. The rest of the 6-ply tire is basically fine, 85% tread left, and no significant cracks. I had tire chains on it last winter, and the crack appeared in exactly the same spot as the latch for the tire chain.

This tractor is primarily used for mowing so there isn't much of a load on the tire and it isn't anywhere near as bad as the one posted below. But it sounds like the general concensus is that it doesn't matter what I do and I should be saving for new tire. Thanks for the feedback.

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Leland

07-05-2007 21:10:30

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

thats just wrong trying to be a cheapskate buy a tire

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iowa_tire_guy

07-05-2007 19:38:26

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

Probably won't be necessary. It will blow out before the gap is a problem.

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IaGary

07-05-2007 20:10:04

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to iowa_tire_guy, 07-05-2007 19:38:26

Tire Guy is right it will look like this some day soon.

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dhermesc

07-06-2007 05:35:18

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to IaGary, 07-05-2007 20:10:04

My dad in law would get another season out of that tire - it aint even flat.

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evielboweviel

07-05-2007 19:25:20

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-05-2007 19:13:30

shoe goo works great it is designed for repairing tennis shoes
Ron

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Mathias NY

07-06-2007 03:48:17

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to evielboweviel, 07-05-2007 19:25:20

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it.

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Duner Wi

07-06-2007 06:00:29

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-06-2007 03:48:17

3M 8609 urethane for windshield installs works very good for patching tires if you have it booted good.
Clean with lacquer thinner and scuff rubber a bit for bite. Cling film over the top to smooth the patch.

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Jeff OLiver

07-06-2007 05:49:58

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to Mathias NY, 07-06-2007 03:48:17

My father in law used to drill small holes on either side of the crack and sew them together with piano or baling wire. I liked to croak the first time I saw it but it worked for him. Then again he was one of those that could getaway with things like that. I think he cut a piece of old inner tube and put behind it when he sewed it also.

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wayne2

07-05-2007 19:59:03

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to evielboweviel, 07-05-2007 19:25:20

Duct Tape-they gots lots up at possum lodge!!!! Wayne

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iowa_tire_guy

07-05-2007 20:19:29

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Re: Dry rotted tire repair in reply to wayne2, 07-05-2007 19:59:03

Duh, of course, what was I thinking. Use duct tape like Uncle Red uses.

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