Plugging puncture in tractor tire

theoldtexasfarmer · May 30, 2014

A deer left his antler in my pasture and the rear tire of my Deere found it.A small horn the size of a pencil did the damage.How large of a puncture in a tubeless tire can be plugged? Do the string type come in more than one size? Is adding tire cement to the plug of any value?Would slime help seal the plug? I have used slime and a plug to seal a nail hole on the front(4 wheel drive) and it worked.No fluid, but two iron weights. I want to avoid having to haul the tractor to a tire shop.No local field service. Thanks

notjustair · May 30, 2014

I had a lawn mower that someone had plugged the front tires with nylon rope. The white kind that you use a match to melt the ends after you cut it. They held for years that way.

I have some over size plugs that are close to a pencil size. They are not fun to deal with.

rustred · May 30, 2014

I would just patch the hole, as I am not a fan of plugs. i have had big holes patched that would not even be pluggable. is hauling the tire into town an option instead of the tractor.

Bryce Frazier · May 30, 2014

If it was me, I would either take the tire to a pro in town, so that if something goes wrong, it is their fault, OR, just put a tube in it!!

I usually put a tube in everything, and when I NEED one, I buy TWO!! That way I have a spare, so if something goes wrong, the fix is an easy trip to the shop!! Bryce

Eldon (WA) · May 30, 2014

(quoted from post at 19:55:34 05/30/14) A deer left his antler in my pasture and the rear tire of my Deere found it.A small horn the size of a pencil did the damage.How large of a puncture in a tubeless tire can be plugged? Do the string type come in more than one size? Is adding tire cement to the plug of any value?Would slime help seal the plug? I have used slime and a plug to seal a nail hole on the front(4 wheel drive) and it worked.No fluid, but two iron weights. I want to avoid having to haul the tractor to a tire shop.No local field service. Thanks

I would try a plug...nothing to lose. The air pressure in these tires is so low, chances are it will hold forever...use lots of rubber cement with it...maybe even two plugs if the tool slips in too easy.

ih_bug · May 30, 2014

put a boot in it. basically an oversized/beefed up patch.

BushogPapa · May 31, 2014

If you cannot take the tire to a repair shop and have it Vulcanized, I would get the largest repair patch, WITH Plug attached, that will fit the puncture and install it inside the tire, with the plug filling the hole. Cut off the excess plug length after the adhesive sets..
The Plug will have a metal shield that helps you push it thru the puncture..

Ron.

Wheatfarmer · May 31, 2014

I would work fast, but lots of glue, and start one plug just in, and then another, and another until the first one is most of the way in. I have done five plugs. You can also hold the plugs so they don't slide all the way in. No air for several minutes. Good Luck.

cannonball · May 31, 2014

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Anonymous-0 · May 31, 2014

I've put bolts in 'em, before, LOL! Works best with a rubber washer, cement, and a fender washer (cut to fit around the lug, if necessary), on the outside, then a nylon locknut. Tighten good, and tight, before inflating...

Also don the multiple plug thing, too. That one that gemplers sells, looks like the right way to do it, though...

Plugging puncture in tractor tire

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