Duct Tape Tire Repair

by Redneck Timelord

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Intro: Duct Tape Tire Repair


You have a hole in a tire that has an inner tube?  This instructable shows an easy and quick repair until you can get the tire replaced.  Remember that this is for ONLY TIRES WITH INNER TUBES AND ARE NOT CRITICAL.

STEP 1: Clean and Prep Area.


Disassemble the tire and remove from rim.

Wipe the interior of the tire with a dry shop cloth and vacuum the dust out.

Wipe the area around the hole with denatured alcohol and allow to dry.

Cut 4 pieces of Duct Tape.

STEP 2: The Fix.


Press 1 strip of Duct tape over the hole.

Place second strip at a 90 degree angle to the first.

Place the third strip 45 degrees to the first.

Place the fourth strip 90 degrees to the third.  

The images show the layout that will give the greatest strength.

STEP 3: Reassembly and Test.


Press all strips down tightly.

Replace tube and reassemble the tire.

Inflate tube to proper level.

Replace tire on Trailer.

Get that Honey-Do list done.

18 Comments

jwolski 13 years ago

This would be very dangerous on any vehicle. I see sudden, catastrophic failure in it's future.

Redneck Timelord 13 years ago

Thanks for the concern but it is just a lawn tractor trailer and this is for the contest. I stated that this should not be used on ANY vehicle that people may ride on or in.

Michellecollins 8 years ago

Can u put duck tape on the threaded part of your car tire to stop it from threading

Redneck Timelord 8 years ago

I don't think it would be a good idea. the tape is to thin and would wear out very quickly. the tire i fixed with duct tape was a yard trailer that is used on grass and other soft surfaces.

Redneck Timelord 11 years ago

UpDate!!!! Tire still working with the original Duct tape fix. Why by a new tire when this one is still working just fine around my yard...might have to replace the wood soon though.

redfoxtrystman 11 years ago

Well I think this is a great idea and should be used when you can't get to the store to get a new tire. And to all I think we all know this is not a safe thing to try on a street legal vehicle so give it a rest. I don't think the person that made this is going to use it every day for years and will replace the tire when they can. It's a great idea in a pinch. Thank you for this great idea.

MaskMarvl 11 years ago

Awesome... "If you can't fix it... DUCK IT!" :D

Mr. Potato Head 13 years ago

This is a terribly dangerous idea. Tape shouldn't be used to repair any tire under any circumstances. Why not just replace the inner tube like any sane person would do? It's not like they're all that expensive. If you really can't afford the new tube then at least invest in a proper patch kit. Correctly patching an inner tube would make a quite useful instructable.

johnny3h 12 years ago

For all of you folks slamming this instructable:
1.  There is NO reason to replace the tube as the damage is in the tire casing sidewall  [in the FIRST photo, note the INFLATED, undamaged inner tube bulging through the hole in the sidewall].
2.  The vehicle upon which this repaired tire is used is NOT a street or highway vehicle, but instead a lawn/garden cart.
3.  This repaired tire will NOT be used at high speed [actually usually not greater than walking speed!].
4.  The ONLY reason for this repair is to PROTECT the exposed inner tube from damage from chaffing in the hole of the tire casing, AND from contact with sharp or damaging objects.
5.  Therefore, the repair demonstrated in this instructable, or anything [even a piece of plastic taped inside the tire casing will protect the tube, AND BE SAFE to use.

jimmytvf 12 years ago

1. yes, there's no reason to replace the tube, replace the tyre, the tube will be worning out, then bang. Duct tape is not forever
2. the more reason to put a new tyre. Catch a sharp rock and say goodbye to the tube and the tyre, and if the garden's wet, the glue of the duct tape will peel off
3. agree
4. better putting duct tape inside the tyre better than the tube itself, this way won't protect anything
5. is not safe at all

as emergency repair is ok, but is not safe anyway

MaskMarvl 11 years ago

The repair WAS performed from the INSIDE of the tire and NOT on the innertube.

rickharris 13 years ago

I really really really wouldn't trust this at all.

(YOUR N 13 years ago

it works bi v way

Redneck Timelord 13 years ago

Well hauled about 100+ lbs of paving stones with it today and it preformed perfectly. the tube never bubbled. that was the goal and it worked.

VadimS 13 years ago

We are talking about a slow moving tractor or trailer, even if it failed no damage would result. I think it would work perfectly.
Using this on a car would be stupid but at 10mph.
Nice.

murdlock 13 years ago

most cars dont have innertube tires

PKM 13 years ago

"Honey-do list" as in "Honey, would you do ____"? I've not heard that one before...