Punctures in large tires

[Bug out]

So. looking for suggestions and advice
The story:
Found a big screw in rear left tyre.
Oh boy.
Tyre loosing air fairly quickly
tried to plug while on the jeep.
No chance !!
snapped 2 plug tools? very flimsy tools.
Then tried to lift jeep to remove wheel
Jack not big enough. !!!
Tried a trolley jack I have at work… not high enough !!!
eventually I got the work fork lift to raise the side to get the wheel off.
It was lucky I was at work.
Basically a whole heap of issues .
If this was out on the road or in the middle of nowhere I would have been up shit creek without a paddle.
SO………
Looking for: tips/advise/suggestions links of where to get really good tough reliable equipment for changing these heavy wheels.

It’s all very well me having big wheels and all the nice stuff inside and looking cool,
BUT this got me seriously thinking
What is out there to enable us to
1. Plug holes with heavy duty plug system ??
2 is there something out there that would be able to lift the jeep to get the wheel off.
I have seen “heavy duty” plug kits but they look so weak. (Like the one I had which is now in the bin)
I have seen high lift Jack systems but I can’t use this because I have changed my bumpers. Not only that I have heard they are unstable.

Any one else experienced this maybe over looked issue.?
I know I overlooked it and don’t want to be caught out again
Chris

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[Renegade]

You can put a board or rock under the factory jack, and still lift under the axle. And, a good plug tool should work fine with most nail and screw punctures. I have broken one before, but it was because the one I was using was crappy, not because of the tire.

 

[49Gramps]

Size of the tire shouldn't make a difference in using plugs anywhere near cheap tools will. I've used one from Powertank, but you can google "tire plug kits" and find plenty of good ones. Biggest problem doing it on the vehicle is finding the correct angle to push the tool in.

As for your jack issue, that's on you. With most lifts and tire swaps, the stock jack with a stable spacer (various companies make the, but a couple of thick boards that could have other uses) will work fine most of the time.

 

[rharr]

Black jack tire plug best kit out there. Lift from the axle tube or differential

 

[Elff]

I have a tire repair kit from ARB. Works great.
I have a bottle jack that I can unscrew the top to raise it before actually jacking it.
You can get these in all sorts of heights. Measure from underneath the axle tube to the pavement to determine which height you need and get one that is tall enough. You can then store it under the driver rear seat.
I also have base plates to make a level spot when jacking it up off road.

 

[RustySeatbelt]

What kind of plug kit were you using? Just wondering as I didn't see it stated. If it's a cheap kit, invest in a quality kit and you likely won't have the issue of breaking tools. They make bottle jacks with extensions to lift vehicles with larger tires, or as those have stated above, find a rock, board, or other things to place under the jack to get it up. Using those methods is it advisable to crawl around under the jeep? No. But in the event you just need to pull a tire to replace your spare, its better than not. IMO recovery/safety equipment isn't a place to try to save money.

 

[Bug out]

What kind of plug kit were you using? Just wondering as I didn't see it stated. If it's a cheap kit, invest in a quality kit and you likely won't have the issue of breaking tools. They make bottle jacks with extensions to lift vehicles with larger tires, or as those have stated above, find a rock, board, or other things to place under the jack to get it up. Using those methods is it advisable to crawl around under the jeep? No. But in the event you just need to pull a tire to replace your spare, its better than not. IMO recovery/safety equipment isn't a place to try to save money.

 

[Bug out]

“Smitty built”
Had it for years.
Investment would be the key word

 

[Jeeperjamie]

I've never had a issue plugging one on the jeep honestly with good plug kit. As far as getting it off, you can use a block under the jack to get it high enough to jack the jeep up with the factory jack, or invest in a bottle jack, I use one from harbor freight. Last time I needed it done, discount tire did mine for free since they mounted and balanced the tires, they offer free tire inspection and they patched it for free as well. Worth the cost of getting them mounted there in IMO!

 

[TroutFishingInAmerica]

Like mentioned above, I have the ARB plug kit also. Mopar makes a plastic block to raise the factory jack several inches.

 

[Rvalas]

You should invest in a bottle jack. I have an 8 ton Harbor freight bottle jack, it screws out and then jacks up even enough for my 37's under the spring perchs or pumpkins depending on what I am trying to do. It's near it's runout for sure but it does allow me to install fully inflated tires.

The 12 ton is even bigger but I find the 8 ton fits under the back seat easily to replace the current jack.

 

[Cripton805]

I'd probably use a drill bit and a drill in an emergency situation. Then get the plug / glue in there, fill it with air. Then get a patch once you get to a tire shop.


One of the main reasons I got rid of my wheels. Too heavy and cumbersome.

 

[TheSolarWizard]

https://www.quadratec.com/p/aev/road-jack-base-jeep-wrangler-jl

for what it is, it’s expensive but it works great with the factory jack and also a great wheel chock. Don’t use hi lifts. I don’t know who started that trend but a high lift has no use on a Jeep IMO. Bottle jack and a 4x4 or 6x6 block of wood works well also.

track down an ARB plug kit. Best there is IMO. I fixed a huge gash in a 40” tire this past weekend with it. There’s also heavy duty off road tire slime out there but expect to replace that tpms sensor and have badly balanced spare only from now afterwar.

 

[Elff]

I have one of these to use under the axle.
https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-620471-6000Lb-Unijack/dp/B00GJJZ5NI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1J9YH4WKIK17&keywords=jack+stand+bottle+jack+combo&qid=1643577337&sprefix=Jack+stand+bo,aps,136&sr=8-3&th=1

That's pretty badass.
It's a jack and jack stand all in one.

 

[Bananaman]

I swear by this kit: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-1000...ocphy=9027300&hvtargid=pla-494047309918&psc=1

I used to carry it on my motorcycles in case of an on the road flat. I've fixed so many auto punctures with this it's not even funny. Most were done while the wheel was on the vehicle. Just would need a source for compressed air.

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