Repair should include
- removing the tire from the wheel
- reaming the injury hole
- cleaning the area
- applying the glue
- installing the patch
- applying liner sealer
- reinstalling the tire
- verifying the integrity of the patch.
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?