Patching a tyre

yoongf SG

When got nail puncture, I see the shop use a screwdriver type tool to pull a piece of rubber strip into the hole.

But I read in some foreign forums that that is not a good method to patch a leak. They said something about "vulcanising" is better?

Anywhere in Sg where the tyre is patched other than the screwdriver-rubber strip method?

Apollo_sg SG

most tyre shop does it.. and most taxi drivers ask for it.

it's smthg like $5 more. and also mebbe 1/2 hr longer to do.

yoongf SG

Ok, Thanks!

I'll be asking for it.

Dropped by Stanford Tyres @ Dunearn this morning but they said they dun do that method. Guess need to go ard again.

AE86tofu SG

best way 2 patch a leak is 2 use a tube in yr tyre...so if u get a puncture u won't need to worry about patching...just replace the tube... Laughing

LiEr SG

can all puntured tyres be repaired?

cos today my tyre punctured, but the shop said its beyond repair. but its just a small hole leh..

caused when i strike a kerb.. lol

Praetorian111 SG

depends on the place where the hole is situated.

xian89 SG

dEPEND ON WHERE N HOW BIG U is the hole. I did mine often as my working place is those JTC sites

yoongf SG

Basic guideline is that if the damage is at the sidewall cannot patch, only can patch if the small hole is middle of thread. Hit kerb.. err.. most likely critical blunt force trama liao.

torryland SG

I bought a kit to do that my self, the rubber strip type. Save me a lot of money since where I work is around a big construction area, nails and screws are everywhere.

Due to safety reason, most tire shop wont patch a hole bigger than 1/4 inch and less than 1/2 inch from the side wall.

I did it anyway, just put liquid rubber sealant into the tire to seal it from the inside. Works fine until today.

Regards,

Apollo_sg SG

try Poh Heng ask for Justin. or you can goto L1 tyre shops at Sin Ming Autocare.