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Allan in NE · Apr 18, 2014

Hi All,

I've got a rear tractor tire lug with a gash in it. What could I use to "fill the gap"?

Allan

Alberta Bill · Apr 18, 2014

I would say Tire glue. But a new tire is the answer. Not sure whats strong enough to hold the torque.

Owen Aaland · Apr 18, 2014

Try urethane used for installing auto glass.

Anonymous-0 · Apr 18, 2014

Loctite makes some rubber repair products, in a tube like caulk, I think you use a primer first.. Probably not cheap, but neither are tires these days..

Paul from MI · Apr 18, 2014

I had one on a nearly new tire on my JD H, got it from a discarded whisky bottle. I tried several fixes, including liquid rubber, different glues, etc. without success. Finally had a tire shop grind out the old lug and replace it by vulcanizing and molding a new one. That repair has held for 15 years. Pop bottle return law has not saved me any money, doesn't apply to liquor bottles.

Janicholson · Apr 18, 2014

I agree. Clean with a carb clean and let dry for an hour with it spread (wedged) apart. Set up a pair of clamps that grip the bar about 2 or 3 inches on either side of the cut, apply the sealer and clamp the clamps together with a third quickie type grip clamp to pull the two sides together. I would let it cure for a day or two with a lamp on it warming it into the 100 degree range to assure a cure. Jim

Dr. Walt · Apr 19, 2014

I had a large gouge on the corner & in the side of one of the lugs on a rear tractor tire. I cleaned it thoroughly, and then sprayed it with Carb. Cleaner & then filled it in with "Automotive GOOP". It starts out "clear" but then yellows after awhile due to the sunlight, but it's still in there and is actually a little bit harder than the rubber but still flexible. Works GOOD, no complaints.

Doc

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