Crazy glue!?!

[YarisFan007]

The other night I had a major flat on my left rear tire after I ran over a long screw nail. Within about 10mins after I had pulled out the nail the tire was completely deflated.
My uncle told me that he could repair the punctured tire by applying Crazy glue to it. I didn't believe such a fix could repair it but it actually worked!!!
He had sealed the hole that night and I've been driving with it ever since... It looks like it really works... the tire doesn't seem to be leaking air.
My uncle said he has done this several times w/ other tires and they've never had a problem w/ Crazy glue.

Has anyone heard of this miracle?:w00t:

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I dunno, I'd be a little worried about driving.

[MadMax]

How much have you driven on it? I ask because if you haven't done many highway miles, the tire hasn't heated up enough to really "test" how well it is holding.

And I agree with Kaotic, I would have the tire properly fixed or replaced. What risk a $13K+ car to a super glue repair of a tire?

Cheers! M2

[YarisFan007]

yesterday it was about 97degrees fahrenheit here in the valley, and I drove it around the city and highway for miles. So far it's fine- no leaking. But like I said, my uncle has done this to my aunt's Acura when she had a punctured tire last year and ever since then the tire is fine.

who woulda thunk it? lol

[YarisFan007]

by the way, this was an industrial strength Super glue.
...if that makes it any better. lol.

[Shroomster]

just so you know places like discount tire and america's tire will do a flat repair for free...they just end up charging for the balance....

[YarisFan007]

just so you know places like discount tire and america's tire will do a flat repair for free...they just end up charging for the balance....

how to they fix a punctured tire exactly?

[Creeper]

grind and smooth out inside of the wheel, apply a high pressure patch, then use a special tool that seals the edges of the patch. put it back on and its good to go

[Shroomster]

grind and smooth out inside of the wheel, apply a high pressure patch, then use a special tool that seals the edges of the patch. put it back on and its good to go

yeah pretty much; best way to fix a puncture is an internal patch with a plug that seals the injury form the inside and through to the outside...

[PETERPOOP]

Better put a plug in it. You can do it yourself. Just get the kit from a local auto store.

[33OH]

Better put a plug in it. You can do it yourself. Just get the kit from a local auto store.

+1, it's really easy and will cost you maybe $10.

[Loren]

I can see Krazy Glue as a temporary fix. It's not going to be affected by the temperature that a tire tread reaches. The problem with it is that it dries solid, it's not flexible. So, as the tire flexes, it could break its bond with the rubber and leak... or work itself out... or crack and break. Krazy glue is brittle stuff.

Nice, simple emergency repair, though. I like it.

[YarisFan007]

Just an update- It's been about a month and a half since I superglued my tires and so far it's still running fine. No leaks whatsoever ; )

[YarisSedan]

Hmm something else we need for the glovebox emergency roadside kit.

[YarisFan007]

fo shizzle

[JBougie]

$3.99 @ Walmart, and you'll never have to question if it will work or not:

http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/product/129734_front200.jpg

[msfire671]

yup ill have one in my car too...did you seal it from the outside? how was it done? oh and i run on nitro...wold that be bad for the tire? bad chemical mix? whooo...scarry!


but that is interesting though!

[TLyttle]

After building models all my life, I know a bit about adhesives. "Krazy Glue" is a cheap version of cyano acrylates (CA), which comes in various grades and viscosities. For a temporary tire repair, the thinner the better; it allows the adhesive to penetrate farther. When building models, the slip of a knife can often call up the use of CA, and it works very well, sealing the cut and stopping the bleeding instantly. Eventually, the oils etc in the skin will break down the CA, and no scar is left.

Any problem that would develop has to do with how clean the hole is, ie, and debris in the hole could interfere with the seal. And once that stuff is cured, it is VERY hard for any separation to occur. Yes, it cures into a brittle substance, but not all CAs are the same; some are more brittle than others. Considering the size of the hole, I really don't see it as a big problem.

Besides, after 100 miles or so, it would take a sharp eye to find the hole again!

[Yaris Hilton]

I've often used those plugs with satisfactory results. Only once I can remember having a plug start leaking quite a while later.

One thing to beware of: NEVER use that fix-a-flat sealer goop inside a tire with a TPMS sensor mounted. It'll clog up the pressure port of the sensor.

[Shroomster]

I've often used those plugs with satisfactory results. Only once I can remember having a plug start leaking quite a while later.

One thing to beware of: NEVER use that fix-a-flat sealer goop inside a tire with a TPMS sensor mounted. It'll clog up the pressure port of the sensor.

you have to worry more about the fact that it can get into the sensor itself and damage it, or rusting/corroding the metals and making them brittle

[jambo101]

Changed my snow tires to the summer tires this morning and noticed one of the summer tires had gone flat over the winter,looking at the tire i discovered a nail fully embedded, not to worry i have plenty of crazy glue so pulled the nail then put half a tube of crazy glue in the hole,couple of hours later went to the local air pump and managed to get 20psi in the tire before the crazy glue plug blew out:iono: I'd say the myth is busted.