Approved tire repairs???

[mndriver]

So are commercial tires allowed to be plugged? Or patched only?

I have a plug kit, but I was always under the impression plugs are not allowed on semi tires.

The issues I have always had is over 100 psi, the plugs have always just gotten blown out. So if anything, it’s a temporary fix.

I didn’t consider this a viable plug repair because the awl I used to probe it has zero resistance and slipped right through the tire.

Figured it was just cheaper and saved more down time to call Pomp’s and have them do it right the first time.

 

[Electric Chicken]

Plug and patch around these parts. I don't think you can plug only. I don't know whether you can patch only.

 

[mndriver]

The dude’s putting a patch in.

I’ve been personally patching truck tires going back to the 80’s.

I didn’t watch everything he did as I was tiring tools away while there. But I did watch him put the actual patch on.

 

[389 Hood]

I still say on the side of the road, a plug will get you to the tire shop. Air it up, ream the hole a bit to fit either a truck tire plug or a car tire plug, depending on the size. Air it up to about 75psi and drive it 20 miles. That heats the plug up enough to bond the adhesive to the tire. Run it up to 100+ and motor on.

Where that hole is, is borderline on the belt width where patching may get a lot of flex and the steel belts will cut a plug. I hate when a hole ruins a tire and I have to mismatch tires. I pull steers with 6/32"-8/32" left and keep them as spares, depending on the time of year. In rainy season, I like a deep channel to expel the water.