No way this works... Patching the SIDE of my Tractor Tire

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I punctured the sidewall of the rear tire on our old Ford 2000 tractor. The tire is old and dry rotted, but needs to be moved while I save up money for new tires. In today's video I test out a sidewall tractor tire patch kit I bought. This is the GlueTread Sidewall Tire Repair Kit / Patch Sidewall Kit.
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Specializing in sidewall puncture repair, GlueTread puncture repair kits allow you to repair a puncture or slice on any tubeless off-road tire without removing the tire from the vehicle! GlueTread sidewall repair solutions are rated up to 40psi and allow you to repair the exterior of your tire! GlueTread puncture repair kits are recommended for use on off-road tires only.
GlueTread is a family owned business that was quite literally started in our garage. The Auble family grew up riding ATV's, using farm equipment and enjoying the outdoors together. When the opportunity was presented to start a business around these passions, we hopped on it! Everyday, we work together to bring products to market that will make your off-road experience more enjoyable and affordable while trying to reduce the number of tires that end up in a landfill. Dave has a professional background in engineering and he's not new to running his own business. Andy's background is in product development where he worked with a team in Salt Lake City, Utah bringing products from concept to shelf in big-box retailers, like Lowe's and Michael's Craft Stores. We pride ourselves on our ability to solve problems within the industry, so if you have a new style tread or a new problem for us, don't hesitate to reach out!
Why GlueTread is the better option:
-GlueTread is more cost effective than buying a new tire.
-GlueTread products are easy to apply.
-GlueTread products dry quickly and bond firmly.
-GlueTread’s method saves time because the wheel assembly can remain on the vehicle.
-GlueTread’s method saves money because there is no cost to remove the tire from the rim.
-GlueTreads’s method extends the life of your current tire to meet the expected life of the vehicle.
-GlueTread’s method does not require special tools.
-GlueTread provides minimum down time because you can repair the tire and return it to normal use the same day.
-GlueTread helps you keep discarded tires out of a landfill.
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[@albertadams6843]

Hey Sam, you might want to look into putting TUBES in both tires. It seem to me that tractor tires not only hold air but they also use water or at least they use to. I believe that if you use water that requires a special tube. I am doing this from memoir as my Late Father in Law did this for a living for many years. Good Luck I am sure it will work out one way or the other.

[@texasproud3332]

Farm equipment is like battery powered tools the batteries are the most expensive part

[@kennethoblenesjr8493]

🛞👍🎅🏻 it’s a lot of work but I would try and patch from the inside. Can also put a big patch inside and use a tube till you get new tires

[@ernestminnix468]

That be better way to do but hole might be to big

[@patricialora5692]

Nah! Tire is shot!

[@marilynallen644]

Put a boot on the inside and install a tube that will fix it

[@dougrobinson5830]

@@marilynallen644 We were in the construction business for 30 yrs. Boot and tube. Couldn't buy tires all the time.

[@joyceforsmann8445]

I agree, New tubes will give you the life you need until you can get those new tires.

[@timnewman1172]

Tubes in tractor tires is a MUST!!! I'd try to find a set or two of wheel weights instead of fluid, I have 3 sets on my J.D. 1020(400lbs each wheel) and it seems to be enough...

[@kscheuerman5378]

Sam, you seem to be ambidextrous! If you are not, you are fooling me, with gluing up the patch and with driving the Tractor!! Wow, those tires are so expensive! I hope you can get the money you need for those tires... God Bless

[@jamesazahn6842]

My lawnmower tractor tires leaked, from dryrot. I put tubes in three tires, and still going fives years later. Every application and use is different.

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Please more outside activities with you and Angela !

[@angelacross2216]

I think it would be very interesting to see how a tractor is maintained and repaired.

[@rippersix293]

In my experience, bonding is the only way to truly repair a sidewall. But, in your case, that tire is toast…

[@karencary3312]

I like watching you repair Old Blue. I'd watch you and Angela sitting on paint cans watching paint dry on a wall. You make everything enjoyable and informative.

[@robertlovesdogs4824]

When are you gonna finish up your roof and put the gutters back on Your mobile home. Just curious

[@davehalloween1684]

A idea is there a tractor store in your area. Maybe they have a use tire they sell you cheap to get you by till you can get a new set of tires

[@susanhorton3282]

I am trying to think of things for you to do everyday. I miss the funny. I am a71 year old women that watched all of your works on your home at least three times now. I got used to the everyday. I know nothing about tractors nor care. But I loved this video. Thank you so much.

[@gregs8706]

Hey Sam, you shouldn't have to buy new tires just tubes they can put fluid in the tube s like another comment said. A lot cheaper and I've been doing it for years now on the same old tires.

[@maryofventura4767]

Sam you are my favorite patchologist! I love your style.

[@MChen-eq7rj]

check out local farm sales or websites like dewitt for farm auctions that are local. might make some good video content too to be at one for someone that has never been.

[@bobbiejeanm7470]

I would love to see you do the maintenance on the tractor just because I think it’s interesting and maybe some will sink in my brain so when I get work done on my car I will have an idea what they are talking about. Enjoyed the patch, it turned out great even though the tire let you down. 👍

[@free2besassy]

You guys are doing awesome! Definitely show us you working on it. Alot to be learned from any project.

[@karlagrymes649]

Thanks! Super tire fund. You rock Sam

[@sam-and-angela]

Aww, thank you!

[@karlagrymes649]

Happy New Year

[@charlotteforrester3118]

I really didn’t think the patch would hold but glad it did! Bummer that it sprung another leak. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@redbloodedamerican3204]

That for 2000 reminds me of my dads. I want to buy one for myself some day! So reliable! We had a bull horn on ours that sounded like a bull! Used to freak out my friends when my dad would pull on that!

[@larrywhitaker4667]

Did you check to see what it will cost to patch inside and put a tube in it

[@deanbrunner261]

Maybe check the nearby farmers co-op .some farmers chg tires and the older ones are adequate for your homestead use

[@charlene5461]

Great suggestion!!

[@b.powell3480]

Sam, maybe you can find slightly used tires for the tractor in your area?

[@Hollybank5]

Winter tractor repair/renew is a great idea - prepared for later ✔️✔️ The patch worked - but the tire is ready for retirement …. 😮😂❤😘

[@davidpettry1373]

I wonder if they make tubes that size.might be worth checking into.

[@lynnobrien9429]

Thats really an awesome patch. really hard to seal sidewalls. wintertime is a great time for repairs on old blue.

[@ericjohnson1008]

5 step program turns into 500. LOL

[@nancyparker8363]

Can u buy used tire for tractor to save money??

[@leahr.2620]

Just wondering if Flex Seal would work on those cracks🤔 Sounds like all you plan to do with that tractor new tires would be best.

[@brendahogue5487]

Love your videos and enjoy watching them every time they come. May the Lord bless and protect you and your family

[@garykettle5823]

Hi Sam, where did you get the knife

[@timnewman1172]

My loader tractor had fluid(calcium chloride) in the rear tires for years, this fall the valvestem started leaking so I had our local farm tire folks come & pump them out. They replaced one of the tubes and $400.00 I'm bsck in business...

[@jackie6582]

Oh wow $650 for a tire hope that patch works

[@mikewatson4644]

I have run tractor tires with tubes and without tubes. For me, tubes worked better. I have run tires with liquid ballast, with cast weights, and without liquid ballast. I found the liquid ballast to be corrosive and quit using it. Some of the new liquid ballast claims to be noncorrosive. I have never used it, so can't comment. I'm not sure what you might be doing that would require ballast, you might be fine with none. Usually ballast is for use with a loader or for heavy pulling. Not sure that you are doing either of those?? You might be able to find used tires. It would be worth asking at your Co-op if they have any or know where there might be used tires. Not an ideal answer but could save some $$ for several years. Would like to see maintance on blue. Good luck.

[@kathycameron7625]

I have to say it you and your wife and family are my favorites on KZbin! I watched you from before you moved and I love your videos!!! I also learn a lot too!

[@sam-and-angela]

Wow, thank you!

[@craigalston2208]

@@sam-and-angela I've seen people back in the 1980's cut a rubber square out of a tire and drill holes in it and in another tractor tire with a sidewall cut and bolt that rubber square into the inside of the tractor tire using carriage bolts to make patch . The patches lasted until the tires were bald and needed to be replaced ! Never under-estimate the genius of a " poor " farmer . PS = This was on tires that used tubes .

[@TheWoodHaven]

Thanks! Super Tire Fund. Would it be possible to tube the tires you got while you save up for new tires? Don't know. Have 0 hours on a tractor.

[@nctplarry]

Hey, Sam...actually, this was a FUN video. But, I have/had a thought: Concerning the cost of new tires for your tractor...and knowing that it's gonna be an essential tool for work when winter ends...why not allow US to help you cover that cost? If you had something like a "Buy Sam and Old Blue A Tire" button online, I would gladly start feeding the kitty by sending $100. Maybe if enough of your other almost 95,000 subscribers to this channel would contribute even $.10, just think how soon you could have those new tires bought, set up at the tire store, and installed on your tractor! Shoot, you could be poppin' wheelies out there "before three cats can skin a minnow." I'm serious. If you do something like that, please make several big announcements and keep us posted on the progress of that fund raiser. And, to put a little guilt on you, I'll bet Elijah needs lots of tractor time...and he's getting older each day!

[@OneBrightLightTN]

Sam I’d love to learn more about your tractor. When you talked about the liquid coming out of the valve and tubes and stuff, it was like a foreign language……obviously lots I don’t know. So bring it on, educate me!! 👍🏽

[@timnewman1172]

BKT makes really good tractor tires, that don't cost a fortune like Firestones. Mitas are also good tires. I wish you well....

[@charlene5461]

Yay!! #1 to hit that👍woohoo! Now EVERYBODY share the love!! Smash that button!!👍👍👍👍

[@sharonaxelrod4608]

I think it was worth the price of the patch to be able to move the tractor. I would enjoy watching you and the boys work on the truck. Would you consider doing some body work and painting it? That would be so cool.

[@lechatbotte.]

I love those instructions ride off into the sunset victorious woo hoo.

[@debbiemorgan-thompson5369]

Of course we want to see you fix up old blue! How is the foot coming along? I have same issue and have stopped taking the immunity gummies two days ago…….. so we shall see!

[@darrylmcleman6456]

At 5 min.into this story I am thinking that tire is pretty far gone! Lets watch to the end and see! CHEERS from HERE!!!

[@larryabrams3559]

A few yrs ago I stuck a 3 in limb in side of a 13.6/28 tire. Cut a about 8 in square of heavy belting and used maybe 8 carriage head bolts and some kind of glue, don't remember. Covered the bolt heads with a piece of old tube. Put in a new tube and ran it for several yrs. Looking at the outside of tire you could see a giant hole surrounded by 8 nuts. Do what works for you.

[@georgesimpson3113]

1st, you've never heard of a inner tube for the old tire? But - I have tried that exact brand of outside patch on a lg z-turn mower tire. It works fine. I didn't think it would because it's on the area that always flexes as I run very low pressure. I run along and rub a barbwire fence. And I didn't follow the directions - I just globed the glue on. I also have one on another spot that I run a internal patch that I didn't think would hold. I figured 'belt & suspenders' approach would work. I don't think I needed the internal one but I already had the tire off. Good idea to glue in the crack but would have been funny as *&^% if you glued your knife in it. You should patch the other leak.

[@natevanlandingham1945]

If that patch held, just tube it! I can't believe those old looking tires weren't tubed at that point already. You might get another decade or two out of them if you tube them

[@wilson120185]

We just bought a new tractor yesterday. The dealer put the tiller on the tractor unfortunately they didn't adjust it appropriately and since I am new to tractors I didn't notice. I ended up making big slices on both back tires from the sides of the tiller. It didn't damage the inside of the tire but left cut marks in the tread. I don't know if this would help??😂 I still haven't told my husband.... You may never hear from me again 😢

[@cchambers8632]

Is the rim cracked that is holding the tire you were trying to repair? Maybe it is just some dark fluid that has dripped down the rim.

[@PaganWizard]

While inner tubes will help preserve the life, if your rims are rusting, as the rusty areas grow, they become rough and jagged, which "can" cause a puncture on your inner tube. It would most likely be best for you to get new rims WITH your new tires. I understand that it means having to spend more now, than having to spend even more money later. If you hold off on getting new rims, with your new tires, until you can afford the investment, vs, having to replace the rims later, you won't have to pay for dismounting and remounting the tires a second time.

[@edwardbrowns8436]

Something like this is just to get the tractor back home from the field to actually replace the tire. If you try to keep it on and work it, one rub from a field stone or whatnot on the patch could rip it right off. There's no real REPAIR for tire sidewalls. Tires flex, and the sidewall flexes the most.

[@garyfallen1871]

I have welded patches and washers around the valve stem on several tractor wheels . If you or your brother don't weld then talk to a welding shop or local farmer who welds .It should be cheaper than a new wheel.

[@chuckb.3324]

Kids please sit in the seat when you start your tractor. Loaded tires can eat up wheels depending on the compound used to fill them. If you tubed up get the rims after the tires are removed. Descale smooth and paint them on the inside real good. All rust chunks welding slag and burrs need to go away. They will chew a hole in your tube. And lots of baby powder between the tube and tire. They like to weld together if not. Good luck with the old tractor. Nothing to see here. I talk to myself infront of cameras all the time........Thanks and have fun.

[@jeffwomack5821]

Have you considered having the tires foam filled. Even doing the new tires is a way to make sure you never have a flat again. I have seen the rubber worn off completely and running on the foam. That was on a loader doing heavy construction. As for the patch I am convinced to get one so when I am cruising around off road, I won't have to fear ripping a sidewall, as much.

[@janetkoball44]

All in all, still a good result for a video. All of your chores on the tractor , and new tires and it will be a new Blue. Thanks and see you on your next video. From Central Oklahoma

[@AdamantineAxe]

Patching the outside is a bad idea and that kit is worthless junk. The outer rubber layers of a tire are vulcanized for durability but the inner layer is a soft butyl layer which is less permeable to air. A proper large multi-layer re-enforced patch would do a much better job on that tire injury if installed correctly on the inside where it can chemically bond its butyl layer to the butyl layer in the tire after it's scraped down to clean fresh material. In addition, the cyanoacrylate glue used to bond that chunk of vulcanized rubber on cures to a brittle state. It would not survive the flexing of the tire for long. Proper patches are directionally re-enforced so they bend easily in one direction and are marked so the flex is correctly aligned to the sidewall.

[@marciam6224]

Hmmm just realizing I've never seen the blue garden hose I sent to you off your wish list. I hope you got it because the tracking thing said you did. That was back a month or so ago. I was hoping you'd do a review on it so I know whether to buy one for us. lol

[@steveh1328]

Good video. The path of least resistance made its way to the most vulnerable dry rot location. Would be interesting to see how it would work on a brand new tire. The psi would be focused on your patch. Thanks again.

[@james10739]

I mean I think looks like that was just super glue you could probably cover that dry rot with super glue

[@philpfirrmann7729]

Have you ever tried using a few cans of inflate a flat, or slime , to coat the insides of the tire?. I watched a guys video where he removed the tire and coated / painted the inside, to seal up the porous rubber and stop the leaks. For a while anyway. It's sad that alot of tires dry out before they actually wear out.,,,

[@ridestreet20]

You can weld and repair all day long on tractor rims. You can't do any more damage than the rust has already done. When you get comfortable with repairing tractor tires and understand what's fixable, tractor tires are free on Craigslist.

[@tomgunn8004]

Technically ''dry rot'' does not exist as rotting cannot happen in a dry environment. What most people refer to as dry rot is caused by aging and fatigue, not rotting.

[@bryanbaker1000]

Patch it from the inside. The flex of the tire will pinch the tube on the inside. Plus if your tire was losing air, your tube was punctured. There's life left in those tires, they will have to be broken down for the repairs.

[@davidslocum5718]

As a professional tire technician with ove 20 years experience, I suggest not doing this. Please for the safety of yourself and anyone around you call a professional. Most times the result is worth the expense. Ive seen things go horribly wrong when people try to fix tires on thier own.

[@johanlaurasia]

I was surprised that you cut the upper part as that spot above where you patched looked pretty sketchy, in either case, even if you would have left that piece, it would have likely still leaked. Definitely needs some new shoes there bud.

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

Hey, if you've got the ability to take care of an older tractor, they're better than the new ones.

[@davidandrews2306]

insulation spray fill my tire up works good

[@deanaschaubers6118]

I love your content, keep it coming

[@Peterinnerbickler]

On the road vehicles you can't put an inner tube inside of them because of heat buildup. I don't know if they make heavy duty innertubes for tractors or how often a tractor tire gets punctured to make a tube a pain to use. But a tube might get you some more work out of it for a short period of time.

[@bsrcat1]

I am all for saving money and stretching it. Given where it is at why don't you get a needle in thread and sew the rubber together prior to all this, then patch? That would be good for a field repair. Ask for a permanent patch why not take the tire off of the wheel and repair from the inside?

[@tomstarros3189]

can you get solid rubber tires...like a heavy all off road fork lift uses..or ....? that crazy glue worka good on a wet suit''

[@inglis7086]

I watched Funky Farmer do his yard tractor tyres late 22 he found that purchasing the tyres and rims at the same time quite a bit cheaper - when they took the tyres off they found that the rims had rotted as well

[@GMC.Sprint]

That looked like a tube valve stem. Are you sure the tractor doesn't already have a tube in it. Calcium chloride ballast isn't typically installed in tractors without tubes. That tire has years of life left of it has a tube installed.

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

I would of totally wiped it down with alcohol, then sanded and applied patch.but that's me not out in the field trying to just get it put back.i wonder if you could seal it with an epoxy resin coat

[@delbertreno8089]

There is already a tube in that tire. As long as you have a tube in a tire, applying a patch will never stop the leak They used to use calcium chloride in those tires and that is basically salt water!! When you get new tires have that ballast replaced with something non corrosive!

[@darthdrk]

Tires on my tractor is much worse than yours, I got chunks missing and they are dry rotted bad. I had tubes put in mine. Trying to make them last until I can get a "new to me" Tractor thats in better shape than the one I have now.

[@rt3box6tx74]

This dry rot issue is why you park your expensive tractor tires protected from sun.

[@davidfeatch1436]

Use the patch cuttoff to try and seal the crack on the tyre.

[@FROG2000]

You sure it's not a tube leak? I just had to change the tube in my ford 3600 tire last month, not a fun job to say the least.

[@mickeyakins232]

Hey does Angela have a soap making channel? I would really enjoy that content.

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Thanks Sam! Hello to Angela and thr precious boys!

[@andrewbrown8927]

If you take the tire off the rim you can patch it from the inside with whatever cheap patches you can find with rubber cement. That will fix whatever leak there is on it.

[@vernonpeterson3323]

If the tube has a hole in it it will leak out even if you don't have a hole in the sidewall. You have tubes now. Tractors and many larger tires have a brass nut that holds the tube valve stem in place.

[@gil2864]

Great job on video. Not the most exciting subject but I watched to end!

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

you guys need to watch how they repair them in Pakistan, the western world has gone all easy fix mode.

[@AnanusBananus]

That "gluing" seems weird. Every rubber vulcanizing adhesive is usually applied like contact cement. Apply, let dry, slap patch on..

[@harryspence4562]

things must be getting slow,when I buy a tractor I will remember....

[@brianbloom1799]

Why didnt you Use the little piece left over and stop The small Leak That was there already,

[@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb2863]

Sell a kidney 😂 that's about the size of it for the price of tires 😬

[@unclekevin5094]

I dont know anything about tractors but wouldnt it be possible to put an inner tube onto the wheel, put a patch on the tire from the inside and then put the old tire back on again. The tube should hold air pressure long enough until you can buy a new set of ties.

[@steveferguson1232]

You can put foam in them also and that basically makes them run flat. At the shipyard I worked at, that’s what we did with our loader tires

[@Lakeman3211]

I just went thru this, the torque on the sidewall finished off my tires…the tubes did help a short time…but in the end my other tractor donated two rears!

[@roberto.peterson9917]

Think I would heat up the patch so it would be more flexible not hot just good and warm

[@rctopfueler2841]

yea i kinds thought like other nice folks here that inside would be the only way it would ever be useable,im sure you got a tire iron or 2? otherwise its pointless

[@donaldcollins8551]

Thats funny, well not really. Do you keep asking me to contact you are it a scam?

[@bruceperron3796]

A patch on the inside would sure be better,I've done it numerous times and never had a problem.

[@kandylandfarms9898]

remove tires and clean and repaint rims DON'T just put tubes in it the rust will be like sand paper and cut the new tube

[@elrobo3568]

I tried this on my 9-N and it was OK up to about 65MPH.

[@davepelfrey3958]

Hey Sam, you can actually get new tubes for the tires at Tractor supply store or even Amazon, roughly $100.00 for two tubes and put in now. Probably last about 3-5 years or so. Just an idea.

[@tanjmazmaz3731]

... they make tubes that big ... good ideal 👍...

[@redrustyhill2]

Tubes will last life of the tire