Hard Unit Tubeless Tyre Repair Plug Strings
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Product Overview
Hard Unit Tubeless Tyre Repair Strings are for use in the temporary repair of tubeless tyres in emergency situations, easy to install & 100% self vulcanising these sticky, fibrous strings are ideal for use on cars, bikes, motorcycles and caravans.
Refill pack for use with tubeless tyre repair kits - HU56K, HU60K, SW104 & TRK8B
- 100mm in length
- Also can be used for tyres on ATV’s, golf carts, wheel barrows, hand & garden carts
Available in
SW103 -50 Brown strings - Pack of 50
SW103B - 50 Black Strings - Pack of 50
SW103 Brown strings - Pack of 5
SW103B Black strings - Pack of 5
Instructions:
- Locate puncture and remove object (nail or screw, etc).
- Insert probe or rasp into the punctured area to clean out.
- Apply rubber cement and work into injured area, working up and down until the tool moves easily.
- Place tyre seal string into the eye of the needle end of the insertion tool.
- The needle should be half way along the string.
- Coat the centre half of the string repair with cement
- Push the insertion tool with string attached into the injury, do not over insert.
- Leave approximately 20-25mm of the string exposed.
- Turn handle 1/4 turn and slowly pull the tool out carefully.
- Check for leaks using soapy water.
- If it still leaks repeat above steps with 1 additional string.
- Use a knife to cut away excess exposed tyre string level with tyre tread.
- The tyre is now ready for use if no more leaks present.
- The repair string will quickly vulcanize automatically and become a permanent part of the tyre.
How to use
- Locate puncture and remove object (nail or screw, etc).
- Insert probe or rasp into the punctured area to clean out.
- Apply rubber cement and work into injured area, working up and down.
- Place tyre seal string into the needle end of the insertion tool.
- The needle should be half way along the string.
- Push the insertion tool into the injury, do not over insert. Leave approximately 20-25mm of the string exposed.
- Turn handle 1/4 turn and pull the tool our carefully.
- Use a knife to cut away the excess exposed tyre string level with tyre.
Cautions
- Not all punctures can be repaired using tyre strings, if the puncture is in the sidewall or the shoulder of the tyre we recommend using a tyre repair professional
- Do not use more than 2 plugs to repair a hole, if hole is too large use a tyre repair professional
Be prepared
A tyre repair kit with strings is an important piece of gear that is inexpensive but worth its weight in gold. Ensure your safe return & avoid being stranded in remote locations, off the beaten track or on the roadside on a hot summers day - do yourself a favour and Grab a Hard Unit tyre repair kit today!