# sidewall puncture? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [November 21, 2008, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565 "2008-11-21T16:41:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/1 "2008-11-21T16:41:27Z")
any way to repair a sidewall puncture? its on the cackord so it doesnt need to be perfect just to the point it wont be completely flat after 2 days… ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/2 "2008-11-21T16:54:13Z")
NO. ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/3 "2008-11-21T16:55:57Z")
fox tire vulcanized one of mine once, it cost about $20. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/4 "2008-11-21T16:56:00Z")
no as in no possible way or no as in it can be done but it isnt reccomended and you may kill yourself or others if its the latter, fill me in ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/5 "2008-11-21T16:56:32Z")
> [@rdandy5875](#): > > fox tire vulcanized one of mine once, it cost about $20. ugh that may not be worth it thanks tho ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/6 "2008-11-21T16:57:14Z")
maybe i could go get some super glue or something on this shit ---
**Author:** ![upstateclipse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/upstateclipse/32/7348_2.png) [@upstateclipse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/upstateclipse)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 4:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/7 "2008-11-21T16:59:46Z")
any tire/repair shop would lose their liability insurance if they did this. So yeah no ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/8 "2008-11-21T17:07:18Z")
No, as in you should never attempt it. The reason that punctures can be repaired in the tread area is because that is where the belt package lies, steal or kevlar belts are stronger than fiberglass, rayon or polyester ply (cord) that usually makes up the sidewall area. The carcass will consist of the same two or three plys in the tread area (you have about 5 layers holding everything together in opposing weaves). The sidewall will only consist of two or three weaker plys and if broken can not be repaired. Also the sidewall is designed to flex, flexing a compromised area will lead to failure again. ---
**Author:** ![MoparGuy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/moparguy/32/5209_2.png) [@MoparGuy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MoparGuy)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/9 "2008-11-21T17:12:18Z")
If it’s a puncture you can probably plug it with a standard plug kit ([I’ve seen it done](http://www.4x4abc.com/jeep101/plugnplug.html)). If it’s non-pluggable, I’ve heard of people putting tubes in just to get by. Either one is dangerous as others have mentioned, your sidewall does a lot. It does a lot less when it’s compromised. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/10 "2008-11-21T17:12:48Z")
see [http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61117](http://nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61117) some cheap 13 in and 14 in tires… ---
**Author:** ![speedped79](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/speedped79/32/7491_2.png) [@speedped79](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/speedped79)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/11 "2008-11-21T17:13:16Z")
ya at my work we use a plug/patch system and if a tire is punctured within a inch of the sidewall we cant/wont repair it ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/12 "2008-11-21T17:15:45Z")
Everyone uses those ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/13 "2008-11-21T17:36:29Z")
wrd, thanks guys looks like im going to m&m tomorrow ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sidewall-puncture/58565/14 "2008-11-21T18:53:35Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > No, as in you should never attempt it. > > The reason that punctures can be repaired in the tread area is because that is where the belt package lies, steal or kevlar belts are stronger than fiberglass, rayon or polyester ply (cord) that usually makes up the sidewall area. The carcass will consist of the same two or three plys in the tread area (you have about 5 layers holding everything together in opposing weaves). The sidewall will only consist of two or three weaker plys and if broken can not be repaired. Also the sidewall is designed to flex, flexing a compromised area will lead to failure again. Listen to this fucking guy. One of the few that is giving correct advice here.