Just saw this and it looks like a cool kit for those of us running 40" plus tires that don't carry a spare tire.
Does anyone have any experience with this product?
Mike G said Just saw this and it looks like a cool kit for those of us running 40" plus tires that don't carry a spare tire.Does anyone have any experience with this product?
Our friend Tyler of MorrFlate tested them on the Rubicon. He punctured all four tires and then ran the Rubicon with the Gluetreds. Worked just fine.
I don't know anything about the product. how does it differ from simply plugging holes/tears in a tire and re-airing back up?
I've always carried a spare but never needed to change it out since carrying plugs and a plug kit with an air system. The plug kits are very cheap. Why would gluetread be preferred?
OK, after spending 2 minutes looking/reading, I understand what they are. They are quite a bit more expensive than plugs, but can cover more major damage if it occurs.
Has anyone actually incurred a sidewall cut plugs are unable to address? I've only cut a few (maybe 5) sidewalls and had to plug them, but each time my repair was under 5 minutes and I was able to drive the rest of the trail. Then I swapped my tire with my spare if it was a front tire when I was airing up at the end of the trail, which was always Fordyce.
Maybe the external patches are safer on the highway? Did Tyler drive them home?
Yes, he drove them home and actually still has them on from over a year ago. He said the glue on the corners started letting go and he added glue to them to get them to lay down. Still mainly there to get you off the trail. Also, the prep is the most critical part, big patch means lots of roughing up, they recommended a cordless grinder to make prep simpler. For that reason and just for normal trail repairs (like cutting off my bent sway bar links in a snow run last year), I do carry one now.
Jamie (K6NUB) said Yes, he drove them home and actually still has them on from over a year ago. He said the glue on the corners started letting go and he added glue to them to get them to lay down. Still mainly there to get you off the trail. Also, the prep is the most critical part, big patch means lots of roughing up, they recommended a cordless grinder to make prep simpler. For that reason and just for normal trail repairs (like cutting off my bent sway bar links in a snow run last year), I do carry one now.
So that was his 4runner on their website. I thought so but wasn't sure, I think it's a good idea to have them and the cordless grinder for the prep. Looks like I'll be adding to my tool box...
BKGM Jeepers said OK, after spending 2 minutes looking/reading, I understand what they are. They are quite a bit more expensive than plugs, but can cover more major damage if it occurs.Has anyone actually incurred a sidewall cut plugs are unable to address? I've only cut a few (maybe 5) sidewalls and had to plug them, but each time my repair was under 5 minutes and I was able to drive the rest of the trail. Then I swapped my tire with my spare if it was a front tire when I was airing up at the end of the trail, which was always Fordyce.
Maybe the external patches are safer on the highway? Did Tyler drive them home?
Brad, it might be worth carrying if you have really large tires and don't carry a spare. If you have a spare, like most of us do, the plugs are probably all you need since you can always change tires if needed.
Another thing with the glue treads, the glue has a shelf life so always ask Santa for refresher glue in your stocking 😀
Might be a +1 for plugs, they probably last longer in the rig.
I carry a standard tire plug kit, a gluetread kit, and Colby valves. Between these three things I am comfortable not running a full size spare. They all compliment each other, wouldn’t carry one in place of another.
I contacted the company and they said 2 to 3 year shelf life on the glue... So I think it's a good idea
Here is Tyler's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdlZWwoogQc
Gregulator said Here is Tyler's video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdlZWwoogQc
Dang if I wasn't already convinced this would do it but I'm already convinced and just about ready to order mine!
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