Flat Tire

john in la · Jun 6, 2020

Got a rear tire flat on my mower.

Was going to put a tube in the tire but from reading the reviews of those that have bought tubes and tried it that will not work because the tube has the valve stem in the center and the rim hole is offset. I really do not want to drill a new valve stem hole like some suggested.

Any ideas how to fix this tire short of a tire replacement.

paul · Jun 6, 2020

I’ve had better luck with the green slime stuff than most I guess. Put enough in, air it up, and go mow the whole lawn right away so the stuff smears around inside and coats the place with the hole.

Paul

Janicholson · Jun 6, 2020

Demount the tire. There is a plug/patch that is in the link. CLean and rough up the inside, Pull this through the hole, nmashdown the umbrella hold the umbrella flat if it is a diagonal hole (use a block of wood between the beads to hold it flat. Wait 24 hours. Mount it and fill with air. Jim
Umbrella.

floater · Jun 6, 2020

Two weeks ago I plugged a side wall hole just like that. It has held pressure good .Was going to buy a new tire so Ithought why not cheep fix.

wingnuttx · Jun 6, 2020

John....... A plug kit will run you $5 roughly with enough material to plug 2 maybe 3 tires.

john in la · Jun 6, 2020

I have several plug kits around here already.
Keep one in my truck for on the road fixes rather than putting on the spare.
But I have not had good luck with plugs in the side wall of a tire.
If no one comes up with a better idea I will try a plug because at that point I have nothing to lose.

kcm.MN · Jun 6, 2020

Guess I'm lucky there. I've plugged several mower tires in the sidewall and in the tread over the years. Have also had a tube put in one tire just like that. It's still working just fine. Haven't had to air up a mower tire for two years now.

Rubber tubes are flexible. Go ahead and put a tube in if that's what you'd like to do, but be VERY careful of the tube being pinched in the bead.

Personally, I'd use a plug, such as this one. Other types I've tried do not work for me:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ET8D0G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

jddrawbar · Jun 6, 2020

Plug it and if there is still a slow leak, put some sealer in it.

Mike M · Jun 6, 2020

Looks like some twine ? wrapped around the axle too. I'd plug the tire and clean whatever from the axle.

Glen SW Wi · Jun 6, 2020

Have had better luck with Fix a Flat than with Green Slime.

Traditional Farmer · Jun 6, 2020

I have tubes put in tires like that a lot with no issues.My tire guy hates dealing with the green slime,fixaflat etc he charges $10 flat if a tire has that when he breaks it down.

SVcummins · Jun 6, 2020

Bolted a patch in one once , have a four wheeler tire with about 6 plugs in the side wall Been holding for about 15 years now . Also have seen em buffed and put a regular ol patch on it but you’ll probably not find a tire man that will do it anymore although you might .

DoubleO7 · Jun 6, 2020

(quoted from post at 19:12:50 06/06/20) Got a rear tire flat on my mower.

Was going to put a tube in the tire but from reading the reviews of those that have bought tubes and tried it that will not work because the tube has the valve stem in the center and the rim hole is offset. I really do not want to drill a new valve stem hole like some suggested.

Take a look at the Q&A's for these tubes, looks like the stem is offset.
https://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx2UPQFFFWIVONL/ref=ask_dp_dpmw_al_hza

Stephen Newell · Jun 6, 2020

I got a stick about 1/4" in diameter in the sidewall of a tractor tire onetime. I ended up putting four plugs in it and it failed a couple times in the first month but eventually held air for years. It lasted until the tire got cracks in the tires that leaked through the cracks so I had tubes put in there then.

T.R.K. · Jun 6, 2020

I work in a small engine shop. If my boss would let me charge extra for dealing with tires with sealer in them I would. It can really make a mess when you actually pull the tire apart and fix it right.

MJMJ · Jun 6, 2020

Just get a tube with an offset valve stem and be done with it.

504 · Jun 6, 2020

Plug it and then set the ends on fire, then mash them down while they are still hot.That is what a salesman for one of the big plug companies told me,it seems to work better they just shoving them in.

SVcummins · Jun 6, 2020

Lots of glue helps ant let them dry overnight helps to

dewy · Jun 6, 2020

had atire guy on the road one time sell me a used tire..when he pumped it up it had a leak on side wall ,he sarted to plug it an i said your not supposed to plug side walls,,,he said you can with these plugs he said they were for side walls ,,he plugged two holes...they were blue in color...they held fine..i was out of state...made it there an back home...dewy

rustred · Jun 6, 2020

well if it was on a vehicle it would be junk. but this little tire only needs about 6 lbs of air so just patch it and go to work . its not a big deal.

rrman61 · Jun 7, 2020

If you go the plug route and it doesn’t work,try a 3/4 inch wood screw slightly bigger than the puncture.use plenty of plug cement.it won’t hurt your tire anymore than a plug will.ii have done this on lawnmower and atv tires with success as long as it’s a small diameter puncture .patch plugs work really well also but not always on a sidewall

SVcummins · Jun 7, 2020

In that same spirit dismount the tire stick a bolt with a rubber washer on it and then stick it through and put a nut on it with a rubber washer and a lot of glue and tighten it

M-MAN · Jun 7, 2020

I get tubes put in mine. They have the right kind of tubes at the tire store. You can get them with the offset at Amazon.

Biggest issue I have seen is most folks don't know the proper way to inflate the new tube. If you have it done watch them and if they don't let the air back out do it yourself.

Deere will sell you the offset tube with a long brass stem like trucks used to run for $20.

Blackhole49 · Jun 7, 2020

Use what ever tube you can get, it will work.

glennster · Jun 7, 2020

i agree with plugging it. but if the hole is too big, put a boot on the inside.

showcrop · Jun 7, 2020

SV, is that tire off from your ice racing ATV?

Texasmark1 · Jun 7, 2020

I'd try a tubeless plug even though it's in the sidewall. The last tractor I bought had TT 13.6x28 R1 rears and a thorn right in the middle of the sidewall. Apparently the tire had been mounted so long the tube was welded to the tire. I plugged it with a tubeless plug and lots of glue. Been that way over a year.

Try that and if that doesn't work, then the screw then the bolt. Good luck.

Hope you aren't swimming with this latest disturbance. Was wishing it veered more to the West as my second cutting needs some water but guess not this time.

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