Title: Repair tire following vehicle manufacturer approved procedure.
Course: Automotive Technology I (20104-I) > Section: Suspension and Steering Systems: Wheels and Tires

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?