Getting the rasp in and out takes a lot of strength. I use a similar sized rasp drill on a drill to do the job, much easier and quicker. Doing that makes a simple job even simpler.
You need to light the tag ends on fire with a lighter and let them burn down to just above the tire tread (maybe 1/8th to 1/16th inch). This melts the plug so it fills all the rough edges of the hole and ensures a complete seal. Let it cool before refilling the tire.
i get a nail in my tire every year or so doing construction work but I have some leak on a tire with no holes that slowly loses a couple pounds a week must be really small i sprayed whole tire with soap can't find any bubble beginning to think it must be a crack in the actual wheel even sprayed seam between tire and wheel.
I had the same problem. I don't hit the curb nor any objects in the road (I even dodge the manhole covers), so I knew the rim couldn't possibly be bent. Tire had no nails, screws. It would slowly leak. Everyday, before going to work, I would pump it up 15 psi, then overfill by another 5 psi. Eventually, the treads got low, so I replaced all 4 tires. No more leaks.
Getting the rasp in and out takes a lot of strength. I use a similar sized rasp drill on a drill to do the job, much easier and quicker. Doing that makes a simple job even simpler.
You need to light the tag ends on fire with a lighter and let them burn down to just above the tire tread (maybe 1/8th to 1/16th inch). This melts the plug so it fills all the rough edges of the hole and ensures a complete seal. Let it cool before refilling the tire.
i get a nail in my tire every year or so doing construction work but I have some leak on a tire with no holes that slowly loses a couple pounds a week must be really small i sprayed whole tire with soap can't find any bubble beginning to think it must be a crack in the actual wheel even sprayed seam between tire and wheel.
I had the same problem. I don't hit the curb nor any objects in the road (I even dodge the manhole covers), so I knew the rim couldn't possibly be bent. Tire had no nails, screws. It would slowly leak. Everyday, before going to work, I would pump it up 15 psi, then overfill by another 5 psi. Eventually, the treads got low, so I replaced all 4 tires. No more leaks.