Tire repair
#1
Tire repair
Hi all,
I have 2002 SP 500 HO. This morning my rear right tire was low on air. I filled it back up so I could find the leak. Sure enough I have small puncture. Pulled the wheel off and brought it down to a tire company for repair. The man tried to put in a plug with no success. Since the tire is tubeless he said he is not able to repair the leak and I need a new tire.
Now my questions 1) can it be repaired? 2) If it can't be repaired do I need to get 4 new tires since this machine is often used in AWD? I'm not sure if the AWD system will be damaged if I have different size tread.
I have 2002 SP 500 HO. This morning my rear right tire was low on air. I filled it back up so I could find the leak. Sure enough I have small puncture. Pulled the wheel off and brought it down to a tire company for repair. The man tried to put in a plug with no success. Since the tire is tubeless he said he is not able to repair the leak and I need a new tire.
Now my questions 1) can it be repaired? 2) If it can't be repaired do I need to get 4 new tires since this machine is often used in AWD? I'm not sure if the AWD system will be damaged if I have different size tread.
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#4
Tire repair
The puncture is not in the sidewall. It is between the tread. I went to a professional reputable tire store for repair. Do I need to go to a tire company that specializes in ATV tire repair? The company I went to does car tires not ATV tires but was willing to give it shot. I can't imagine the tires are that different to repair. They tried 3 plugs with no luck.
#6
Tire repair
Use a patch plug,has a metal covered rubber pointed end and other end conventional patch,just enlarge hole a little, roughen up inside at puncture area, glue,insert plug stem and pull up to put pressure on patch,roll bubbles out of patch. Holds better than a plug or separate patch. Available most atv shops and tire shops.
#7
Tire repair
I did what Off-Road Master said and fixed it <u>on the wheel</u> for chump-change. No taking it anywhere, dis-mounting and remounting tire on wheel, or paying anyone, and the repairs last. I did it <u>in between the tread of a mud tire</u> and <u>on the sidewall of a pxt radial</u>. The repair kits are $7-10 at auto or hardware stores, and if you ever need extra plugs they're $5 for 10.
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