by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 05/30/2017 at 23:26
by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 05/30/2017 at 23:26
Tags: Everything he touches dies!!!
STARS: 0
How old is this tire? Who knows, who cares. It’s rusty, has several scorch marks, but it holds air! This will get me to the tire shop that’s 1 mile from my house when I have time later this week.
The spare was held up underneath with some chain-lowering system, which was a lot of fun because my tool kit was missing the long extension bit that fits above the rear license and insert into the notch that lowers the chain.
So I was wedging my knuckles between the rusty frame and the spare, and stuck in whatever I had lying around that gave me any leverage. Basically 1/16 of a turn, scrape, re-angle, insert, 1/16 turn, slip, curse, and so on.
I’m happy, because for the record, I did try some quick-fix heavy glue on the leaking valve stem, but the leak was so bad even the glue was bubbling. It resembled something like air pockets that would slowly form if a man were to drown in a tar pit. I was like, “Yeahhhhh, let’s not.”
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
05/30/2017 at 23:44, STARS: 1
Not one single person previously suggested putting the spare on, this is why I always ask my wife for advice before doing something stupid.
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
05/30/2017 at 23:54, STARS: 1
I suggested the spare
"TheTurbochargedSquirrel" (thatsquirrel)
05/31/2017 at 00:03, STARS: 1
*cough*
*Cough*
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
05/31/2017 at 00:09, STARS: 0
I can’t tell if you’re calling me stupid or...? Because I won’t be too upset if anyone does, but I just need to know in advance!
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
05/31/2017 at 00:11, STARS: 0
Wait now I get it
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
05/31/2017 at 00:17, STARS: 0
No, no, was thinking about setting a tire bead with butane gas and that’s not a very safe thing to do.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
05/31/2017 at 00:18, STARS: 0
It’s hard reading all the comments.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
05/31/2017 at 00:18, STARS: 3
Well it would be a interesting way to go.
“He died burning himself alive. Just the way he always wanted.”
"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
05/31/2017 at 00:47, STARS: 0
Releasing the pressure in the tire then gluing the stem once the pressure is out would allow the glue to harden and seal without bubbling.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
05/31/2017 at 00:55, STARS: 0
What kind of glue would you recommend?
"facw" (facw)
05/31/2017 at 01:10, STARS: 0
Just need thicker tar:
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"MINIGTI" (76tr6)
05/31/2017 at 01:14, STARS: 0
Last night I got a flat in the 76 TR6. Incredibly the spare still had air in it from when I pumped it up 3 years ago, but man that was a janky looking tire. I mean possibly factory. And badly gouged by the edge of the tread as if it had once rubbed on a fender.
But it got me home about 20 miles.
"CB" (jrcb)
05/31/2017 at 01:22, STARS: 2
“The job was not well done. He, on the other hand...”
"Svend" (svend)
05/31/2017 at 03:02, STARS: 0
That tends to be for really cold climates (but sometimes used elsewhere).
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