Comments on: How to Fix a Flat Tire

By: Nadine

Nadine — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:28:25 +0000

Thanks for tutorial, couldn’t read instructions in the kit and was unsure which side of patch to put on tube, now I have fixed all 4 pram wheels, Thank you !

By: Brandon Thompson

Brandon Thompson — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:11:32 +0000

This was a very helpful tutorial. Thanks!

By: Charles Miess

Charles Miess — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:39:12 +0000

I agree with JR Sapp. Start at the valve for tire removal and start opposite the valve for remounting. Darryl’s comment explains quite eloquently why it should be done this way.

By: Ricky 647

Ricky 647 — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 01:16:56 +0000

Thanks boss, You’re the man. I called my buddy, a professional big rig tire man, and he gave incorrect instructions. You’re vid set me straight.

By: Eddie

Eddie — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:57:25 +0000

Excellent demonstration, keep up the good work. Ed

By: Fergal

Fergal — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:51:07 +0000

Hi Alex,I have not been on a bike for near 30 yrs and back then it was a simple. 1+1 so not to much bother. My son gave me a trek 21 gear and I was a little worried about using gears ,fixing puncture’s etc but having found this terrific site of yours I am gaining confidence as I read . Thank you.

Regards Fergal

By: wade

wade — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:06:32 +0000

Just wanted to say that this is an excellent tutorial. Keep it up and thank you!

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:45:42 +0000

I agree with JR Sapp above re removal and refitting. Most wheels have a well in the center which has the sole purpose of reducing the effective diameter when the bead is pushed into it. This allows the opposite side of the tyre to pass over the rim edge without stretching. However the bead cannot slip into the well at the valve because the valve is in the way. Try remounting the tyre starting opposite the valve without levers. When you get to the last tight bit, return to the start point and squeeze the tyre so it is in the well as far round as you can and the last bit should pop over with little force.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:25:17 +0000

Thanks Bill. I haven’t used them myself, but I’ve heard they are not as effective as the glue type.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:23:11 +0000

Alex,

I see you explain very well here how to properly patch a tire. What do you think of the self adhesive patches?