Repair should include
- removing tire from wheel
- reaming injury hole
- cleaning area
- applying glue
- installing patch
- applying liner sealer
- reinstalling tire
- verifying integrity of patch.
ASE Education Foundation
2017 Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Level
IV. Suspension and Steering Systems
D. Wheels and Tires
Task 6
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why should a technician use an internal patch as opposed to a rope plug?
- What is the repairable area of the tire? Explain.
- What is the largest hole that can be successfully repaired?