robandbarb Report post Posted May 30, 2018 Can a 275/80r 22.5 radial tire be safely repaired , head of screw is about 3/8 inch and the tire is not losing air and screw is about 1 1/2 inch from edge of tread ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaypsmith Report post Posted May 30, 2018 Yes it can be repaired, I would opt for an inside patch, no plug. You may be lucky and have a real short screw that did not penetrate the air chamber, for safety sake, make sure that whomever removes it is prepared to fix it before removing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted May 30, 2018 Kay. For my personal peace of mind and the safety of my loved ones, I would replace the tire....I love myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted May 30, 2018 I agree with Kay, Remove the screw as it will work it's way into the air chamber. I do not believe it is necessary for a patch as there is no leak. Just remove so there is not one. If it in fact it leaks after you remove it, yes patch inside. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted May 30, 2018 I also agree with Kay, however I would do it at a Truck Tire Shop where if it does loose air it can be repaired right there. Not a good idea to do it where you would have to move the coach if it starts to loose air. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffypuff Report post Posted May 30, 2018 3 hours ago, hermanmullins said: I also agree with Kay, however I would do it at a Truck Tire Shop where if it does loose air it can be repaired right there. Not a good idea to do it where you would have to move the coach if it starts to loose air. Herman That maybe a $100 flat repair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tireman9 Report post Posted May 30, 2018 The only proper repair is to dismount the tire, inspect the interior, apply a patch and a plug. This per DOT, Michelin, Goodyear, Bridgestone and me. But hey what do we know. Sounds like some of you need to attend my Tire Seminar where I show pictures why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted May 30, 2018 I had a tire repaired some time ago where they used a plug with a patch on it. It looked like a mushroom. The plug was pulled through from the inside and filled the hole while the patch part covered the hole. They said they liked a plug to prevent water penetration to the steel band. Sounded good to me. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted May 31, 2018 I get the message loud sand clear. Had not thought of that one Herman. B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tireman9 Report post Posted June 4, 2018 On 5/30/2018 at 2:09 PM, hermanmullins said: I had a tire repaired some time ago where they used a plug with a patch on it. It looked like a mushroom. The plug was pulled through from the inside and filled the hole while the patch part covered the hole. They said they liked a plug to prevent water penetration to the steel band. Sounded good to me. Herman Yes those are sometimes called "combi-patch" Just be sure the tire was dismounted and the interior of the tire was inspected for any damage. Here is damage you would not know about if the tire was not dismounted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
