Comments on: How To: Off-Road Trail Tire Repair

By: Jeff Graham

Jeff Graham — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:44:32 +0000

[QUOTE="1derer, post: 121192, member: 5198"]Now that sounds interesting! I have read that you never drive at night in Mexico, even their visitor site warns a gainst it due to animals, never figure they were referring to 4 legged ones.[/QUOTE]

Live and learn! I try to stay on the toll roads now.

By: 1derer

1derer — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 01:15:30 +0000

[QUOTE="Jeff Graham, post: 121048, member: 11934"]I have needed to repair a tire,with my kit, a time or two. Once, driving at night, In Mexico (Never a good idea). Some bad guys slid boards with many nails in them, across the street. I ended up with at least 12 punctures in both my steer tires. Once the bandits rummaged through my stuff, and stole what they wanted, I preceded to get to work. I put on my spare tire, and plugged the other. It was tuff going, ant took me a bit of time. I was finally able to get back on the road.[/QUOTE]

Now that sounds interesting! I have read that you never drive at night in Mexico, even their visitor site warns against it due to animals, never figure they were referring to 4 legged ones.

By: Jeff Graham

Jeff Graham — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 22:12:53 +0000

[QUOTE="Corbie, post: 121136, member: 12274"]That sounds like an entertaining story. One that should be told around a campfire. Glad you made it out okay

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I would love to make it to Abu Dhabi to play in the sand dunes. If this trip makes it on my calendar, will let you know.

By: Corbie

Corbie — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 22:03:03 +0000

That sounds like an entertaining story. One that should be told around a campfire. Glad you made it out okay

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By: Jeff Graham

Jeff Graham — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:46:27 +0000

I have needed to repair a tire,with my kit, a time or two. Once, driving at night, In Mexico (Never a good idea). Some bad guys slid boards with many nails in them, across the street. I ended up with at least 12 punctures in both my steer tires. Once the bandits rummaged through my stuff, and stole what they wanted, I preceded to get to work. I put on my spare tire, and plugged the other. It was tuff going, ant took me a bit of time. I was finally able to get back on the road.

By: 1derer

1derer — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:20:57 +0000

I also keep coby valve with me in case I sheer a valve stem.

By: Corbie

Corbie — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 11:01:29 +0000

In reply to Mademan925. I would agree, to a point, I have used plenty of cheap kits, i will say get one with a T handle vs. a screw driver type handle it is much easier on the hands while reaming and plugging. My 2¢

By: Overland Bound How To: Off-Road Trail Tire Repair – Alabama Overland

Overland Bound How To: Off-Road Trail Tire Repair – Alabama Overland — Fri, 05 Aug 2016 01:54:05 +0000

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By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:37:02 +0000

WARNING: This video contains gratuitous images of a tire being drilled to demonstrate Off-Road Trail Tire Repair!

Tire damage sustained while overlanding isn’t a question of ‘if’, it’s a question of ‘when’. No matter where you are or when the puncture happens, being prepared to make an off-road trail tire repair is key to ensuring your overland trek is successful and safe.

Continue reading the Original Blog Post.

By: Mademan925

Mademan925 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 21:25:32 +0000

I have a tire plug kit in all 3 of my vehicles and have used them several times on my cars and other. No need for a fancy kit. I have the $3 dollar kits from walmart. They work great.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Slime-Deluxe-Reamer-Plugger/47301725