Patch a Car Tire Patching Replacement

Written By: Justin Guerra
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Patch a Car Tire Patching Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

16

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

In this guide, you will learn how to repair your own vehicle tire from punctures like nails or holes. Repairing your own tire is a great way to save cost on replacing the tire for a new one. The machines used can be very dangerous and should be used with great caution.

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    • Look around the tire to see if there is any nail, cracks, or holes.

    • Once the leak is found, mark it.

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    • Once the leak is identified, evacuate the air from the tire using the valve stem removal tool

    • Be sure to keep the small valve stem to reinstall after finished.

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    • Lay the wheel on the tire machine and use the tire iron to pull out the upper bead.

    • Use the tire machine to spin the wheel counter-clockwise.

    • Make sure to keep a strong grip on the tire iron otherwise it can jerk itself out.

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    • Once the upper bead is lifted off the wheel, remove the lower bead

    • Use the tire machine to spin the wheel counter-clockwise.

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    • Once the tire is removed from the wheel, removed the nail from the tire using the dikes

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    • Place the tire on a secure and well lit area to prepare for a patch by grinding the inside of the tire

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    • Use the die grinder to grind around the puncture to leave enough room for a patch to stick

    • Be sure to use a strong grip with a lot of pressure to keep the die grinder in control.

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    • The surface area of the grinded area must be level and larger than the patch

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    • Apply an even layer of vulcanizing cement glue over the area that was grinded

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    • After the glue is dry, gently lay the patch at the center of the puncture.

    • The patch must be smaller than area that was grinded

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    • Use the stitch roller to roll the patch in a crisscross pattern onto the tire for a permanent seal

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    • Put the tire back onto the tire machine.

    • Start by installing the lower bead

    • Use the tire machine to spin the wheel counter-clockwise.

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    • After the lower bead is on the wheel

    • Use the tire iron to install the upper bead

    • Use the tire machine to spin the wheel counter-clockwise.

    • Use a firm grip on the tire iron or it can swing back towards you.

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    • Use the air hose to inflate the tire to the correct psi

    • Typically, air pressure should be around 35-40 psi.

    • Insert the small tire valve stem you saved from earlier

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    • Job well done!

Conclusion

Now that your repair is finished, it safe to say that you have given the tire a second chance by extending its life. You saved money by reusing this tire, additionally lowering the amount of rubber waste that is demolishing our environment.

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Justin Guerra

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