Tire Selection Cracks in tire.

[marshallcro]

Could someone tell me if there is a product on the market that I could use to fill the cracks in a tire that has developed at the base of the tire tread. I would like to fill the cracks with a gluing agent to bond it back together. Thanks in advance.

 

[hosspuller]

In a word. NO. You do not really want to cover up any cracks unless the tire is only on display. A tire with cracks anywhere is at the end of its useful life. In your case, it sounds like the tread is separating from the carcass. That type of failure killed several people in Ford Explorer SUVs

 

[marshallcro]

This is for a slow moving tractor on my property that has 650 hrs. The crack is in-between the treads that are hardly worn down. I don't feel I will be jeopardizing my safety. I'm just looking to glue the rubber together, the tire still holds air.

 

[PILOON]

I ran into the same problem. Weather checking was the reason and just to have a safe trouble free winter I spent close to $900.
Next spring the same checks developed.
They said no problem 100% refund for tires ONLY but we need the carcasses.
Problem was they do not make that tire anymore so no refund as I can't drive on the rims.
We did settle for $350 cash and I'm on cracked tires 'till they blow.
I'll probably have them foam filled as I should have done first place, that or find a truck tire that has same OD (am 4WD)

There is no 'glue' to fix cracked tires. Sun is the culprit. Do like RV'rs do. Cover them when not in use.

 

[Billrog]

Tires on my tractor are 23 yrs. old and have cracks for quite a few yrs. on sides and between the treads still hold air and going strong I use the tractor nearly every day. No fix keep them out of the sun like mentioned.

 

[oosik]

When I traded in my previous tractor it had 26 years on the tires with no cracks or signs of aging anywhere. It was always kept in a shed except when in use.

 

[Coyote machine]

Post some pics of where the cracks are on the tires. Once cracks appear there is no 'crazy' glue made to repair the cracks, other than possibly cosmetically, which just hides the inherent danger.
A tractor tire repair shop could look at the cracks and give a definitive answer; but most reputable shops won't do any repair that puts them or you at risk.

 

[jeff9366]

Problem was they do not make that tire anymore so no refund as I can't drive on the rims.

You can purchase obscure, low volume, obsolete tractor and truck tires on eBay.

What size(s) do you need?

 

[dellwas]

Put tubes in them, that's what I did on my 2305. Tires were Carlisle with less than 200 hours on the tractor. Will never purchase Carlisle tires again.

 

[JD50Bigdaddy]

Put tubes in them, that's what I did on my 2305. Tires were Carlisle with less than 200 hours on the tractor. Will never purchase Carlisle tires again.

dellwas ; hi, my Carlisle tires are 8 yrs old, left rear side wall look's like a cavern with icicle's hanging sideways. their are 6 holes in them, tractor has been in basement for several wks for repairs. I found a new set of r-4s right in my back yard, only problem their either 10-ply or 14-ply. is the 14-ply way to stiff for my 2520 cut? thanks jd 50 oh, 800 hrs

 

[PILOON]

You can purchase obscure, low volume, obsolete tractor and truck tires on eBay.

What size(s) do you need?

They are 9.5 X 18 R3's.
What kills is being in Canada the shipping due to weight and size is a killer.
As a pair they exceed UPS limits and need to be 2 shipments which then puts the cost into orbit.
LTL would be the way but then you are into customs brokers and loading docks.

When I did locate a pair I tried to have delivery to a US depot but EBAY due to frauds etc insists delivery to MY actual address.
Pick up would be the answer but who wants to drive 500 or 1000 miles for a pair of tires.

 

[PILOON]

You can purchase obscure, low volume, obsolete tractor and truck tires on eBay.

What size(s) do you need?

They are 9.5 X 18 R3's.
What kills is being in Canada the shipping due to weight and size is a killer.
As a pair they exceed UPS limits and need to be 2 shipments which then puts the cost into orbit.
LTL would be the way but then you are into customs brokers and loading docks.

When I did locate a pair I tried to have delivery to a US depot but EBAY due to frauds etc insists delivery to MY actual address.
Pick up would be the answer but who wants to drive 500 or 1000 miles for a pair of tires.

 

[pat32rf]

99% of cracks in rear tractor tires are cosmetic. The rest are rock cuts.....
You can buy a coating that they use on show cars that might slow down the process.