Crazy glue!?! - Toyota Yaris Forums

YarisFan007 · 04-22-2009, 02:20 AM

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?

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-22-2009, 02:45 AM

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

MadMax · 04-22-2009, 07:29 AM

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 · 04-22-2009, 11:15 PM

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 · 04-22-2009, 11:20 PM

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

Shroomster · 04-22-2009, 11:25 PM

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 · 04-22-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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....

how to they fix a punctured tire exactly?

Creeper · 04-23-2009, 12:05 AM

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 · 04-23-2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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 · 04-23-2009, 01:50 AM

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

33OH · 04-23-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

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 · 04-23-2009, 10:39 AM

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 · 06-04-2009, 12:31 AM

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 · 06-04-2009, 12:48 AM

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

YarisFan007 · 06-04-2009, 12:49 AM

fo shizzle

JBougie · 06-04-2009, 02:16 AM

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

msfire671 · 06-04-2009, 06:40 AM

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 · 06-04-2009, 12:16 PM

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!

04-22-2009, 02:20 AM	#1
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	Crazy glue!?! 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?

04-22-2009, 11:25 PM	#6
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	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.... __________________ MicroImageonline forums - Shroomster Xda Forums - Shroomster Androidforums - Shroomster I'm noticing a pattern......

04-23-2009, 10:39 AM	#12
Loren What? Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,006	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. __________________ ----------------------- Loren@InvisibleSun.org -----------------------

06-04-2009, 12:48 AM	#14
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	Hmm something else we need for the glovebox emergency roadside kit. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

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04-22-2009, 02:45 AM	#2
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	I dunno, I'd be a little worried about driving.

04-22-2009, 07:29 AM	#3
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	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

04-22-2009, 11:15 PM	#4
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	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

04-22-2009, 11:20 PM	#5
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	by the way, this was an industrial strength Super glue. ...if that makes it any better. lol.

04-23-2009, 12:05 AM	#8
Creeper View User's Garage Drives: Silver 2DLB Yaris Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 154	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

04-23-2009, 01:50 AM	#10
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	Better put a plug in it. You can do it yourself. Just get the kit from a local auto store.

06-04-2009, 12:31 AM	#13
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	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 ; )

06-04-2009, 12:49 AM	#15
YarisFan007 Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: L.A. county, CA Posts: 168	fo shizzle

06-04-2009, 02:16 AM	#16
JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	$3.99 @ Walmart, and you'll never have to question if it will work or not:

06-04-2009, 06:40 AM	#17
msfire671 ONE LOVE...YARiS LOVE!!! View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 671 Posts: 243	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!

06-04-2009, 12:16 PM	#18
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	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!