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Look easily repairable.
Go to AutoZOne / ORiley or whateve rbox store auto store you have nearby and but a plug kit.
https://smile.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
Dig out whatever it is, ream the hole with tool in kit, insert plug with other tool, cut off excess plug material.
I've run many, many patched tires. Learn to use the cat-turd plugs. You can get them at walmart or amazon. These things should be hard to put in and they will NOT come out. It helps (becomes possible) if you remove the valve core (and thus all the air) before trying to push the plug in from the outside. Use the rubber cement as lubricant, if it dries, you're not going to be able to push the plug in. The advantage is you do not have to remove the tire. I run them down to the belt after that, but never over 100mph (assuming it was a proper Z rated tire).
I use the most basic slime kit but I can't seem to find it online, I think it's a one-off for auto parts stores. But the deluxe version is on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
It's also sold at Walmart and in many auto parts places. I think it's slightly cheaper in store and some places carry the kit without the rubber cement.
My insurance has roadside assist. I think ToyotaCare also has it. Then there is the kit they give you, and we also carry a small tire inflator (so handy!) and I have some tools to temporarily ream and fill a hole for temporary use -- they're super cheap (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ET525K)
It's easily enough to get out of most situations either by calling someone or a quick patch job then limp to the nearest garage. I'd probably opt to avoid getting gunk inside the tire.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
Something like this. You bore out the hole to make to make it round, then stuff these rubber sticks in there with the tool. Takes care of most punctures, unless you slice a giant gash in your sidewall. But that's what you save the spare for.
Break your lugs then lift your car up and put some jack stands under the left side. Remove tire, remove screw, then plug the hole with one of these
You could just put a plug in it and call it a day plug kit
I carry a tire-plugging kit too.
Slime 1034-A Automotive Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ET525K/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XM1TX4TD0HP5H9DP1P0S
Some cars the spare tire is part of an optional package that is kind of buried in the options list.
Regardless, I had a brand new Nissan Frontier company truck that had a spare but the factory supplied tools broke as soon as I tried to use them, so I had to call AAA anyway, since the Nissan tools were useless...
So.... AAA Plus card has stayed in the wallet ever since I started driving
You can just buy a plug kit at any auto store for like $10.
Pull the thing out, rasp the hole, thread a plug through the tool, shove it in, pull it out, re-inflate.
yeah the original pump is awesome, Ive used it on so many cars here. But instead of using the slime just get this puncture kit and use the pump to put air back in it: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K/ref=pd\_bxgy\_img\_2/142-5816807-8648969?pd\_rd\_w=8L1TR&pf\_rd\_p=c64372fa-c41c-422e-990d-9e034f73989b&pf\_rd\_r=E32FMC951BK6B6BKHWFT&pd\_rd\_r=18604024-dda7-4a16-b4c3...
Get yourself a tire plug kit and learn to use it. Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=slime+tire+plug+kit&qid=1603469813&sr=8-3
I prefer the T shaped ones compared to the screwdriver ones, and had great success with the ones that come with the cement. All you would need extra would be some pliers (to remove screw/nail/object) a pump to pump the tire back up and a knife to cut off the excess.
Now this doesnt cover you for everything like a spare tire would, since this pretty much only fixes damage that would be caused by smaller objects into the threads, but personally thats the type of issues i had with my car, my motorcycle and sisters car. Its technically only a temporary repair, but i had great success with it and managed to use up the tire completely and never had any leaks.
Whatever you do don't buy that tire goo stuff, that doesnt work and a lot of mechanics will hate you for it.
There is a bunch of construction around my place, so I have gotten a couple lately...
FYI, I have had very good luck with tire plug kits- I have plugged several and never had one fail over time.
The puncture looks clean and you could probably just plug it with a kit instead of getting a new tire right away. *It looks like you still have plenty of meat on that tire.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
If you are nervous, you could just bring it by a tire shop and they will do it for $20 buck or so.
It's bad. Slimes up the inside of the wheel, might plug your valve.
I would just get and carry a tire plug kit with the rubber cement like this. They are easy to use and some people have been known to do thousands of miles on them. I have used them on my car with great success.
If you're losing air, I've had good success using one of these on the 250. To each his own, though. A lot of people aren't comfortable riding on plugged tires. I'm cheap, and I still make sure to check the pressure before I go out as well.
There are kits for repairing centerline punctures (tubeless tires only) of varying prices. Worth it to keep something like this. You dig out the foreign object, use the reamer to rough up the puncture, then use the needle eye to position a plug string (you can coat it with some rubber cement if it's a bigger hole). Push in the plug, then pull out fast. The plug remains and seals up the puncture. Last step is to trim the plug so it's flush with the tire then re-inflate and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to see if it's holding pressure.
With a repair patch, I wouldn't push 50, 55mph, and probably not too much more than 50-100 miles, but it should get you home. You'll want to get a new tire. Some places might professionally repair it but I never trust them after a puncture, no matter who repairs it.
and buy a tire repair kit and leave it in your car along with a pump. You never know when your spare tire will fail and you have to fix a tire on your own.
Do you have the T-handle tools (and related repair materials) in this kit?
Gloves are another useful addition.
If you're concerned about stuck lug nuts a breaker bar of some sort would be useful too.
Screw drivers with insulated handles are also a must have IMO.
The Prius Plug-in didn't come with a spare tire either (but I believe a jack could still be found in the rear seat area iirc), and was more expensive. Manufacturers are moving away from spare tires.
I do recommend you build your own tire repair kit, using TPMS-safe slime (the OEM stuff usually isn't TPMS-safe), and a plug kit (something like this).
Congrats on the purchase tho!
OH BABY OH BABY OH BABY.... I LIKE TO STICK SOME SLIME PLUGS IN THERE. Just your basic off the rack Slime plug kit like this one http://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-A-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K (Mine has the little storage pouch). Cheap, ugly, easy, works
That's a reamer from a tire repair kit.
I also bought a plug kit to keep it in my trunk. Hope I never have to use it. Nightmare scenario is to have a flat on a trip in the middle of nowhere. Does anyone have any experiences to share?
They aren't anyway. Mechanics hate them. Have a portable air compressor (that has a cig lighter cable) and rubber plugs. It's cheap and much safer.
From Amazon: Plug Kit
From Amazon: Air Compressor
This is the ideal case for this fix kit: Slime 1034-A Automotive Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ET525K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It's not a bad thing to ask for help, but there are things you can learn and do to reduce your need to ask and possibly even help others.
I drive shitty cars and these items have saved me, and many others: basic socket set, jack, impact, tire plug kit and jumper box
yeah spending a few hundred bucks on gear "you may never need" sucks, but feeling like you felt that day sucks worse. and you might get to experience the feeling when you spot someone else in that same situation and come to their rescue.
I would never use the fix a flat goop, you are better off using a tire plug. It works as a permanent fix for me over many years, when you get a flat, jack up the tire and rotate it to locate the source off the flat (usually a wayward screw or metal object), remove the object and use the ream tool ( abrasive edge tool included in the set) to clear out the hole, then insert one of the tire plugs. Then use a compressor to set your tire pressure. You should be good to go and no tire shop needed.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K/ref=psdc_15709141_t1_B00HQH1HAC
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
Again, only do it if you are comfortable with it. Use the rubber cement. I have plugged tires dozens of times and never had a failure, the repairs always lasted for the life of the tire.
Another option is to take the tire to a tire shop that only sells used tires. They will most likely not care and plug it for you.
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I drove it in my truck with BFG KO2s, had no issues. Also had one of these, have yet to use it.
I carried a compressor and helped 2 women in a mini-van with a flat, as well as a motorcycle with a slow leak.
The sharp shale is only in a small section as I remember... maybe near Eagle Plains?
Awesome road. Saw 3 brown bears right by Engineers Creek, close enough to smell their breath.
I like the Slime kit. I also bought a small fabric zippered pouch to keep it in.
Slime 1034-A Automotive Accessories https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ET525K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R2B0S2MY17WZK7NB5FDG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Keep up on oil changes, tire rotations and air filters. Go spend $10 on a tire plug kit and throw it in your car with a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the plug through the tool. Should be available at any auto parts store/walmart/maybe even Dollar General. The shop will plug them for cheap, but for me it's more convenient to just do it.
They sell tire plug/patch kits at any automotive shop.. Even Wal Mart carries tire patch kits. They take like 5 minutes to do. Pull the object out, file the hole, use the included tool to insert the plug. pump tire back up to normal inflation pressure, pour water over plug to ensure there's no air bubbles escaping.
You can get one from Amazon too.
Here's a video of how you install it.
Like another poster, I bought a SLIME kit that came with a 12v tire inflator and a can of SLIME. I bought a tire patch kit ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ET525K ) and have used it for all of my cars now at one point or another.
(Read the fine print in the owner's manual - the Toyota fix-a-flat kit will ruin the TPMS sensors. The SLIME-branded faf claims to be safe for TPMS sensors.)
Having the kit gives me some peace of mind. If I can make it home I can fix the flat in my driveway, if I'm on the road, I can use the SLIME to keep going, and with a 12v inflator, I can keep my tires at the right pressure without having to deal with gas station air.
Yep, the ones with the handle auger, applicator, and sticky seal will fix it right up. I've used that on car tires many times over the years with solid results. Should be perfectly fine for mini bike tire use as well. Pretty much anything tubeless and your good.
Here's a demonstration if you've never done it before.
I have had two punctures on my XR that the internal goo wouldn't seal up. Both were solved with a traditional tire patch kit like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ET525K/
Tube or tubeless? Assuming that is a small nail, wire of staple sticking that is in the center of the picture, no slime is going to fix that while that is still poking through. Assuming tube If you are lucky once you remove the thing causing the puncture some slime might patch it, you could give it a shot but you may need to remove the tube and patch it. Assuming tubeless, try a tire plug kit. Tire plugs work on car tires dont see why they would not work on scooter tires. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000ET525K/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_X9UvDbZ5CMEDR
On tubeless setups on scooters I have wondered if something like stans no tubes would work but I think the PSI might be too high if I recall the stans instructions.
You're fine. One of these plugs will be fine until the tire wears out.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
I wouldn't sweat it.
I've never had any mechanical trouble requiring a tool kit, but I have had flat tires. On long trips, I carry tire plugs and a small pump - something like this plug kit and this pump. I've used both of those successfully to deal with a flat on my Street Triple.
I'd pack a couple of single edge razor blades with the plug kit to cut the excess plug off, and if the tire pump you get doesn't have a pressure gauge, bring one of those, too.
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K is what they're talking about
I have to chime in here. Lots of advice on using the jack and getting the old wheel off and the new one on etc, but consider the following in addition to learning how to change your wheel/tire.
I used to go to garbage dumps daily for work, and it if wasn't my truck getting a flat, it was the trailer, about once a week between the 2.
I started carrying better tools, a better jack, plywood for the jack if I was on mud, multiple spares that were easy to access, etc.
The game changer though was when someone showed me a patch kit similar to this
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
and I also started carrying a compressor similar to this
https://www.amazon.com/Slime-40022-12-Volt-Digital-Inflator/dp/B002ZBWKAU
I had to extend the wires to fill the trailer tires easily, but overall, my life was much easier. Actually used both like 2 weeks ago when I ran over something on the highway and my spare wasn't in the shape I thought it was.
If you can learn to change your tire, you can learn to use a patch kit, and it's sooooo much easier. Not the answer every time, but it's nice to have options, even if you just fill a leaky tire enough to get you somewhere better to change it.
>Leaks in the crew pressure vessel can be fixed in flight. But what about leaks in the fuel tanks as you pointed out?
This was also discussed on September 10. I agree that it would be good to have patch capability, even if the risk of micrometeoroid impact in interplanetary space turns out to be small. (If you lose all your fuel or oxygen the ship is doomed, and very annoying to the crew if it does happen and there's no way to repair it, and if it's a slow leak then they may have weeks to send angry messages to the press and their elected representatives about the desirability of having a repair kit.) Having spare spacecraft along in convoy and ability to transfer the crew is great, but management will still be annoyed at the cost if a ship and all its cargo is lost, if a simple repair could have saved it.
I speculate that it may be possible to make something like a tire repair plug, but made of materials that do not react with fuel or oxygen or tank materials, and able to withstand atmospheric entry (patch it while on the way, and repair it properly after landing). Small holes may need to be drilled out (in some way that avoids starting a fire or contaminating the fuel/oxygen). Maybe it would be possible to patch very small holes with insulated tape.
Access could be an issue - if a tank wall is not the outer hull of the spacecraft, or if there is vacuum insulation around the tank, then it may be necessary to cut/drill through the hull/insulation (in a non-catastrophic and repairable way).
In case you didn't know, you can fix that tire puncture in five minutes with a plug kit like this
http://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-A-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
Most likely this.
I picked up a tire plugger kit for under $10 and used it in my Leaf a few months ago for a screw (dead center). It is doing fine after several thousand miles.
You could use one of these to plug the tire without removing the tire:https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
But a mushroom plug would be better:https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-Handle-Tire-Plug/dp/B000ET525K
I cant speak for disc golf cart tires but using that foam shit in car tires is useless. I always use the plugs. Like thus one.
Slime 1034-A T-Handle Tire Plug Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ET525K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yFxWybB2QNYN4
LFTL.
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