Leaky tire

/ Leaky tire #21  
The Kevlar fibers will repair a side wall hole. It takes a bit of work as the tire needs to be laid on its side. I know, already done this due to the Locust tree thorn punctures in the side wall.
Locust trees are awful. I’ve got plenty plus mesquite.
 
/ Leaky tire #23  
Tire shop probably won't fix due to a policy of not doing sidewall patches for road vehicles, which myopically extends to off-road, despite there being no reason not to. I would mark the sidewall leak, patch the inside and clean the beads (tire and rim) good and look for gouges or other possible leak sources. If there is a cut or gouge in one of the beads, a dab of bead sealer or rtv just prior to seating it should fix it. Putting a tube in would also be an option.
I've done similar things with varying degrees of success. A tube is generally the final solution if you don't feel like replacing both tire and wheel.
 
 
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