Explain why I can't patch a tire.
On my Jeep Wrangler, which I tow, on the back right tire there is a very, very slow leak. I have to put air in it every 3 - 4 weeks. The tire is a BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A 31 X 10.50 R15 LT I'...
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One thing no one has mentioned is that on the interior sidewall, the impression of the cords is obvious. In order to prep that area they use an extremely hard wire brush to grind it flat for proper seal. Easy on the tread wall, it's 3/8"+ thick and the cords are buried deep. If you were to use that proceedure on a sidewall, you are absolutely weakening the area, probably 2x2" (or whatever the size of the grind area would be) by doing that. So Yes, the patch does make it weaker.
If it's REALLY coming through the sidewall, you have a tire that's probably allot more dangerous than you think.
If it's REALLY coming through the sidewall, you have a tire that's probably allot more dangerous than you think.
