Does the baby boomer method in this video really work? It is basically melting rubber onto the hole with a lighter.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0iGoyyNcm8/?igshid=ZDE1MWVjZGVmZQ==
The US tire manufacturers publish an approved procedure for puncture repairs.
PUNCTURE REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES.
They even circulate a nice wall chart to hang in your shop. Here's a link to it:
https://gov.goodyear.com/docs/police/bulletins/psb2017-11-tire-repair-auto-lt-truck.pdf
((Blurry preview. The link above is clear:))
Whoa. That is very interesting. Thanks.
It's an instagram video, so it must be true.
Better to use a commercially-available tire plug. (Best is an inside patch but the tire has to be dismounted for that.) Bear in mind that it's not safe to repair holes in or near the sidewall.
Try it and see. {pear}:nerd:
I wouldn't risk it. personally. My Ranger has a full-size spare. Just change the tire, or call a tow truck if yours doesn't have a spare.
