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Teltruck · 07-02-2019, 05:23 PM

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

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

TJ · 07-02-2019, 06:53 PM

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

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

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

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

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

Hoop · 07-03-2019, 02:28 PM

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

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

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

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!

07-02-2019, 05:53 PM	#2
melisahe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: new orleans Posts: 251	Re: Blow out Take it to a tire shop. They will inspect it and tell you.

07-02-2019, 06:53 PM	#3
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,028	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.

07-02-2019, 06:56 PM	#4
chap52 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Marana Arizona Posts: 1,776	Re: Blow out Find an old school tire shop. I don't think that the "chain store shops" will touch it. Chap

07-02-2019, 08:38 PM	#5
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,155	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

07-02-2019, 09:01 PM	#6
drolston Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 1,627	Re: Blow out Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.

07-03-2019, 10:16 AM	#7
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,919	Re: Blow out 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
Teltruck Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Mass Posts: 195	Re: Blow out Thanks for all the interest and advice! Bob P.S. Happy 4Th of July.

07-03-2019, 02:28 PM	#9
Hoop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,137	Re: Blow out 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. __________________ "Remember that when it comes to intelligence, half of all of us are below average."

07-03-2019, 04:23 PM	#10
Teltruck Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Mass Posts: 195	Re: Blow out Hoop: 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
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: Blow out 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. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

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