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Teltruck

07-02-2019 05:23 PM

Blow out

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Had a blow out while on my way to a Cruise Night" After changing tire noticed there was a 5/16 Bolt protruding from inside tire. Was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience. The car was a 1947 Ford Convertable with a Lester 600/16 Tube Tire. Was wondering if you think this tire could be repaired? Attached a picture. Thanks.
Bob

melisahe

07-02-2019 05:53 PM

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Take it to a tire shop. They will inspect it and tell you.

TJ	07-02-2019 06:53 PM

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I doubt they can fix it. a 5/16 bolt leaves a pretty big hole. The age of the tire may also dictate whether it's fixable or not.

chap52

07-02-2019 06:56 PM

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Find an old school tire shop. I don't think that the "chain store shops" will touch it. Chap

Kurt in NJ

07-02-2019 08:38 PM

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There are patches with plug , has metal covering on the plug to pull it through, sand/buff inside ,prepare like patching tube

drolston

07-02-2019 09:01 PM

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The chain stores will not repair anything over 6 years old. But if it qualifies, Discount Tire will fix it for free.

Probably not a candidate for a plug, but probably could be patched from the inside.

19Fordy

07-03-2019 10:16 AM

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That's surprising for sure. Glad it didn't do damage or cause accident and harm.
Will be interesting to see the head of that bolt and size of hole.
Be sure to post photo.

Teltruck

07-03-2019 12:29 PM

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Thanks for all the interest and advice!
Bob
P.S. Happy 4Th of July.

Hoop	07-03-2019 02:28 PM

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Bob, as Kurt mentioned they make special patches for this kind of damage. Some are called "tire boot patches." Very serious damage can be repaired but most retail shops avoid it.

Check Google and eBay for tire boot patch ... with a good tube, you can probably save the tire.

Good luck.

Teltruck

07-03-2019 04:23 PM

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Hoop:
Great hearing from you! Hope all is well. Thanks for the info.
Bob
P.S. Timing is everything! Happy 4th.

Ross F-1

07-03-2019 09:43 PM

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If it can be repaired, I'd use it for a spare, and buy a new one for the road. I wouldn't trust a tire that damaged on the highway.

50fordcoupeman

07-03-2019 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ross F-1 (Post 1773972)

If it can be repaired, I'd use it for a spare, and buy a new one for the road. I wouldn't trust a tire that damaged on the highway.

I am with you on this. Taking a chance on an accident or worse is not worth saving a few bucks. I had a tire weight go through my pickup tire last week so I replaced the tire-not worth the chance in my book!

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