Can a slick be patched or plugged?

Vic Santos · 06-24-2011, 11:24 AM

Larry, I have plugged many slicks and the only one I had trouble with was a slick someone brought to me with the cords showing. I use only the rubber "umbrella" plugs. They require a special gun and come in two diameters; I use the 3/8" size. The gun is used to extrude the seal into the tire, the umbrella opens inside the tire and is pulled onto the inside suface of the tread when the gun is removed. Works great! I bought it at NAPA and I keep it in my glove box for places like Maple Grove.
Vic

06-24-2011, 11:24 AM	#1
Vic Santos Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 14 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Can a slick be patched or plugged? Larry, I have plugged many slicks and the only one I had trouble with was a slick someone brought to me with the cords showing. I use only the rubber "umbrella" plugs. They require a special gun and come in two diameters; I use the 3/8" size. The gun is used to extrude the seal into the tire, the umbrella opens inside the tire and is pulled onto the inside suface of the tread when the gun is removed. Works great! I bought it at NAPA and I keep it in my glove box for places like Maple Grove. Vic

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