Houston we have a problem (Man HX60 tire change in desert)

So we had a leak in a tire (at an awkward spot) which we noticed when we stopped for lunch ahead of a hike to see a an ancient pendant structure. We had practiced a wheel change back in NL at Overland Travel’s facility. This was the first time we had to do it in the desert.

[@daryn2826]

Really need to remember and buy me one of those full body mechanic suits lol great job you two.

[@peteruppert]

cool job! what tire size is this? looks huge!

[@DestinationUnknownNetherlands]

It is 14R20.00. They are huge indeed

[@peteruppert]

@@DestinationUnknownNetherlands and what is the weight of such a wheel? is this also the hutchinson rims on that the tire is mounted? could you also have been 'opened' the rim and repair the tire from inside??

[@DestinationUnknownNetherlands]

@@peteruppert They are about 200kg. Yes these are Hutchinson's beadlock rims. This leak was just in the edge towards the wall of the tire. A repair could be possible (they will repair everything here), but as we run the tires also at very low pressures we do not feel comfortable with repairs in the side walls.