Here's What Goes Into Repairing A $30,000 Earth Mover Tyre

Repairing a giant and exceedingly expensive earth mover tyre takes a lot of work, as this fascinating video proves!

If your tyre’s punctured, having it repaired isn’t a particularly time consuming nor complicated process. And if the worst comes to it, replacing the boot isn’t that expensive.

But what if the tyre in question - like this one from a giant earth mover - is as big as a car, and costs $30,000 on its own? We’re talking hours of scooping, buffing and patching, all of which is condensed into the weirdly fascinating video above.

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Monty4248

Now imagine racing these. And now imagine a pit stop.

12/12/2016 - 22:45 |
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Anonymous

Thats a Tyering Job hes got there. Wonder what made him a ply 🌚

12/12/2016 - 23:04 |
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Anonymous

I change these tires at work haha, $30k is cheap for some of them

12/13/2016 - 01:44 |
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suchdoge

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Can you retread them?

12/13/2016 - 13:09 |
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Anonymous

Any questions, ask away

12/13/2016 - 01:44 |
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TelAviv Druaboyea-White

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Why use such a soft compound on the outside? Isn’t it more likely to puncture again? Will it harden over time?

12/13/2016 - 04:27 |
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ItsChar

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Straya?

12/13/2016 - 09:57 |
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Anonymous

Stitch everything thoroughly.

12/13/2016 - 03:05 |
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Anonymous

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12/13/2016 - 04:29 |
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Anonymous

Thanks for the DIY video!

12/13/2016 - 09:03 |
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HONDA LIFE

Still cheaper than a Veyron tire

12/13/2016 - 10:38 |
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Matt Hatter

Been doing that on a regular basis, only tad smaller tires, but still big enough for 3 guys to barely push it.

12/13/2016 - 11:30 |
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So like tractor tires?

12/13/2016 - 20:53 |
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Anonymous

He faces some rocky challenges.

12/13/2016 - 12:16 |
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