07-02-2019, 05:23 PM | #1 |
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Blow out
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.
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07-02-2019, 05:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Blow out
Take it to a tire shop. They will inspect it and tell you.
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07-02-2019, 06:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Blow out
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.
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07-02-2019, 06:56 PM | #4 |
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Find an old school tire shop. I don't think that the "chain store shops" will touch it. Chap
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07-02-2019, 08:38 PM | #5 |
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Re: Blow out
There are patches with plug , has metal covering on the plug to pull it through, sand/buff inside ,prepare like patching tube
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07-02-2019, 09:01 PM | #6 |
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Probably not a candidate for a plug, but probably could be patched from the inside. |
07-03-2019, 10:16 AM | #7 |
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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. |
07-03-2019, 12:29 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for all the interest and advice!
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07-03-2019, 02:28 PM | #9 |
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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.
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07-03-2019, 04:23 PM | #10 |
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Great hearing from you! Hope all is well. Thanks for the info. Bob P.S. Timing is everything! Happy 4th. |
07-03-2019, 09:43 PM | #11 |
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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.
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07-03-2019, 11:12 PM | #12 |
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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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