View Full Version : How To Patch Sidewall Blow Out?
Cannonball08
09-06-2002, 09:17 AM
I have two half inch slices in my sidewall of my Razor tire. I was wanting to fix the tire for a spare. Can anyone tell me how they would go about patchin it from the inside?
Thanks
Castor-426ex
09-06-2002, 09:23 AM
thats a tough one...sidewall fixes are rare..especially if they are big..a patch prob wont hold..good luck
AtvMxRider
09-06-2002, 09:44 AM
I'ts not worth fixin get a new tire.
tprender
09-06-2002, 10:24 AM
If it is a front put a tube inside, rear best of luck on how to get ride of it. Find someone with a 300ex and it can be used there with a tube. The 300 will not give that much wheel spin to ruin the tube in the rear.
QuadTrix6
09-06-2002, 11:17 AM
not possible, well it is but i doubt it will hold, just buy a new tire and save yourself the headaches..good luck
VegasEx'r
09-06-2002, 11:18 AM
I had the same problem a few months ago. I tried using plugs, and with 4 in each hole, it still leaked. I took it to a Big-O store & they patched it for 10 bucks. It has worked fine since then.
UglyMotha™
09-06-2002, 12:46 PM
you have two options, take it to a tire joint and have it stitched and run a tube in it or by a new tire you cant' plug it
L.Vegas400
09-06-2002, 04:49 PM
as a matter of fact this just happened to me today:( me and a buddy were about 1.5 mile from the pickup and rock met rim with tire trying to keep them apart. needless to say they met anyway. heyyyy im a poet and didnt know it:rolleyes: it just had to be when i have a $20 bill, -$14 in the bank, $3 in the savings and 8 days from payday. next check goes toward the security deposit for a house. so im pretty much screwed.
when we got to town i ordered a Waaa burger, a side of french Cries, with a Whine-a-ken to drink;) and my shoulder kinda hurts, so i think i will call a Wambulance.:huh
Razorback
09-06-2002, 05:52 PM
i have used a heavy duty truck tire patch from auto zone on a stock front tire. it worked great and never leaked. it was about a 2 inch cut in the sidewall. less than $4 to fix.
DMC mx400ex
09-06-2002, 08:16 PM
this is what u do u take about 10 strips of tire pathes stick them together,,,soak it in glue and stick it in there... u can then alos stick more in if needed...and also u could run some slime in it... this will work for a spare
Braff1
09-07-2002, 12:41 AM
My riding buddy sliced his sidewall requiring 6 plug to seal the hole. That was 9 mos. ago and he is still riding strong on it without any problems.
My suggestions are 1) if on the rim try plugging it, 2) if it won't hold air try a tube, 3) if all esle fails buy a new one.
exriderdude
09-07-2002, 05:25 PM
this just happened to me last weekend, brand new holeshot mx's, the first time i ever rode them. i got about a one inch slice in the sidewall of my back tire. i havent done anything with yet though, cuz my quad is just sittin in the barn, and im waited on my head to get back from pro fab. i think im just gonna try and plug it though.
$$$moneyex
09-07-2002, 09:39 PM
it kinda depends if its in the frameside ur not gunna patch it. if iits on the otherside u could probly patch it but just buy a new one
Nj400EX
09-09-2002, 10:30 AM
Contrary to popular belief.........Plugging the sidewalls DOES work....
Nj400EX
09-09-2002, 10:31 AM
7 Plugs in this gash
Nj400EX
09-09-2002, 10:33 AM
And 11 in this one.......
Roughly 500 miles and they are still holding strong
L.Vegas400
09-18-2002, 09:53 PM
a little illistration of what i fixed today. 10 plugs and holdin good. hope it stays.
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