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Thread: Tire rupture side wall:( Can this be fixed?

  1. 12-28-2012, 06:10 PM #1
    ShaftDrive225dx
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    Tire rupture side wall:( Can this be fixed?

    Hey guys i got a side rupture on one of my tires and im wondering if you guys think its to big of a whole to be repaired? The rupture is near the top left on the picture... Click image for larger version.  Name: ti.jpg  Views: 48  Size: 12.1 KB  ID: 160056
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  2. 12-28-2012, 06:15 PM #2
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    You could perhaps put a patch on the inside and run tubes, other than that, I dont think so.
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  3. 12-28-2012, 06:50 PM #3
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    Sidewall punctures are not really repairable. Its best to replace the tire.
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  4. 12-28-2012, 07:00 PM #4
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    no, to much side wall flex.. not a good idea....
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  5. 12-28-2012, 07:20 PM #5
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    Pretty much ruined!! just like the one my brother hung on a nail in the shed!!!Click image for larger version.  Name: r.jpg  Views: 41  Size: 138.6 KB  ID: 160057Click image for larger version.  Name: rr.jpg  Views: 35  Size: 184.6 KB  ID: 160058
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  6. 12-28-2012, 07:26 PM #6
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  7. 12-28-2012, 07:54 PM #7
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    damnit ok thanks guys!
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  8. 12-28-2012, 08:25 PM #8
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    Ouch.. Yeah that tire is toast... Sidewall is a no repair zone on any tire.
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