Application Charts
Truck Tire Radial Patches

HOW TO USE THESE CHARTS. Please note that these charts are only a suggestion and local driving conditions, etc. should be considered when making the proper selection of Chemco radial patches.

Determine the tire cross section corresponding to the injured tire. This will determine the appropriate patch selection. The chart then provides information outlining the maximum dimensions of the repairable injury. The maximum length of a repair is determined by its corresponding width. As the width of the injury increases, the maximum length decreases. The chart also indicates the minimum distance a crown patch must extend beyond the injury, or a sidewall patch must extend beyond the flex point of the sidewall onto the tire crown. Please refer to the diagrams below.

 

Crown Repairs

Sidewall Repairs

Note: The crown patch must not extend beyond the belt edge into the sidewall flex region. However, it must extend beyond the edge of the injury by the minimum distance (M). If not, a sidewall patch must be used.
Note: The sidewall patch should extend from the bead to the center of the crown area. It is recommended that the patch be placed to end 3/8" to 1 ½” (9.5mm to 38mm) above the bead. The sidewall patch must extend beyond the edge of the injury by the minimum distance (M). On shoulder or lower sidewall repairs, the patch must be placed to meet the minimum distance (M). The maximum length of the repair is determined by its corresponding width. As the width of an injury increases, the maximum length decreases (please refer to the accompanying size charts).
Crown Repairs
Crown Injury            Tire Cross Section
Diameter c 6.5-8.25 7.5-10.00 11.00-14.00
Inch (mm) 7-10 8-11 12-16.5
1/8" (3) SFUX43 SFUX43 SFUX65
1/4" (6) SFUX43 SFUX65 SFUX65
3/8" (10) SFUX65 SFUX76 SFUX76
3/4" (20) SFUX76 SFUX86 SFUX86
11/2" (38) SFUX86 SFUX106 SFUX106
21/2" (65) SFUX106 SFUX108 SFUX108
31/2" (90)   SFUX108 SFUX1210
Min. Distance M    Inch (mm) 21/2" (65) 3" (75) 4" (100)
     
Sidewall Repairs
 
Shoulder   Sidewall                   Tire Cross Section
Injury  Injury 6.5-8.25 7.5-10.00 11.00-14.00
Diameter c W L 7-10 8-11 12-16.5
Inch (mm) Inch (mm) Inch (mm)      
  3/8" (10) 11/2" (40) SFUX63 SFUX74 SFUX84
  3/8" (10) 23/8" (60) SFUX74 SFUX84 SFUX94
  3/8" (10) 31/8" (80) SFUX84 SFUX94 SFUX105
  3/8" (10) 51/8" (130) SFUX94 SFUX105 SFUX125
3/8" (10)     SFUX105 SFUX105 SFUX125
  1/2" (12) 11/2" (40) SFUX105 SFUX125 SFUX155
  1/2" (12 23/4" (70) SFUX105 SFUX125 SFUX155
  1/2" (12 33/4" (95) SFUX105 SFUX125 SFUX155
  1/2" (12) 51/8 (130) SFUX125 SFUX125 SFUX155
1/2" (12)     SFUX105 SFUX125 SFUX155
  3/4" (20) 1" (25) SFUX125 SFUX155 SFUX157
  3/4" (20) 21/2" (65) SFUX125 SFUX155 SFUX157
  3/4" (20) 43/8" (111) SFUX125 SFUX155 SFUX157
  3/4" (20) 51/8" (130) SFUX125 SFUX155 SFUX157
3/4" (20)     SFUX125 SFUX155 SFUX157
  1" (25) 2" (50) SFUX125 SFUX155 SFUX157
  1" (25) 31/4" (83) SFUX125 SFUX155 SFUX157
  1" (25) 4" (100) SFUX155 SFUX157 SFUX159
1" (25)     SFUX125 SFUX155 SFUX157
  11/2" (40) 2" (50) SFUX157 SFUX159 SFUX175
  11/2" (40) 3" (75) SFUX157 SFUX159 SFUX175
11/2" (38)     SFUX157 SFUX159 SFUX175
  2" (50) 3" (75)   SFUX238 SFUX238
  2" (50) 7" (178)     SFUX269
2" (50)       SFUX238 SFUX238
Minimum Distance M       Inch (mm) 2" (50) 31/2" (90) 4" (100)
Non Repair Area T-B        Inch (mm) 21/2" (65) 3" (75) 4" (100)

 

 
 
W = Width of injury across radial cables
c = Maximum Diameter of injury in the belt plies or in shoulder
TB = Non repairable area
M = Minimum distance of injury edge to patch edge
How to use above charts 
This information is to be read with the diagram on page 7 of Superflex catalogue.
1. Please note that the above charts are only a suggestion and local driving conditions, etc should be considered when making the proper selection of Chemco radial patches. Determine the cross section of the injured tire in order to read off the patch selection. The length of a repair is determined by its corresponding width. As the width increases, the length decreases. This chart also provides information outlining the maximum dimensions of a repairable injury.
2. In a conventional sectional repair, select a repair unit depending on whether the injury is on crown or 
sidewall for each tire cross section. Patches must be positioned to end in the non-flexing areas. Crown sidewall for each tire cross section. Patches must be positioned to end in the non-flexing areas. Crown beyond the edge of the injury by the minimum distance M. If this is not possible, a sidewall patch 
patches must not extend beyond the belt edge into the sidewall flex region. However, it must extend 
beyond the edge of the injury by the minimum distance M. If this is not possible, a sidewall patch must be used. The sidewall patch should extend from the bead to the center of the crown area. It is recommended that the patch be placed to end 3/8" to 11/2" (10mm to 38mm) above the bead. The sidewall patch must extend beyond the edge of the injury by minimum distance M. In a Shoulder or lower sidewall repair, the patch must be placed to meet the minimum distance M.