Sidewall Tyre Repair - Fix with Super Glue vs Rubber Filler

Can you fix a tyre sidewall with super glue? In this video, I show you if it lasts and compare it to using rubber tyre filler.
The wife recently curbed the wheel which pinched the tyre and cut a chunk of rubber out of the sidewall. I first tried super gluing the flap down, however, this only lasted a couple of weeks before it started peeling away. I think this was down to flex in the sidewall and the glue not being able to withstand varying weather conditions.
In this video I test Topseal Rubber Fill Tyre Repair, a one part polyurethane based compound, which is designed to repair cuts and cracks.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Topseal Rubberfill
00:51 Inspection of the damaged sidewall
01:15 Removing the wheel
02:40 Preparing the surface for the rubber filler
04:38 Applying Rubberfill
07:10 Smoothing out the rubber filler
07:57 How long does rubber filler take to dry?
09:25 Putting the wheel back on the car
12:41 Inspection after the rubber filler has fully dried
12:58 Sanding the rubber filler
14:24 End result with before and after shots

[@craigchamberlain]

Well produced video but I would hope an MOT tester would call that out as not safe. If I was an MOT tester and saw the original damage I would probably let it slide but when you see the damage covered up like that, you just can't know what is underneath. It's like finding underbody paint coated over a rusty floor.
Also, when torquing up 5 bolt wheel bolts, don't do them one after another like on a clock face. Instead do them in a sequence like 1, 3, 5, 2, 4 and try to finish on the locking bolt if one is fitted. Then always release the locking bolt first using a breaker bar when loosening, before taking the rest off with an impact wrench if you have one. Never use an impact wrench on a locking bolt. Not saying that you did but just clarifying. Ideally have a spare locking wheel bolt key in case the original breaks because it never breaks at a convenient time! Don't ask why I know this! :)

[@SwiftDevelopments]

Hi @craigchamberlain and thanks for commenting. I did get it checked out at a tyre shop I trust before creating this video and I was told it wasn’t a write-off; but to keep an eye on it to make sure its condition doesn’t deteriorate (which I’m doing frequently).
Although I did mention this was cosmetic, in hindsight, I should have clarified in the video that anyone thinking of doing this should seek professional advice before performing a repair to make sure the tyre is still roadworthy.
Your guidance regarding torquing wheel bolts and use of impact wrenches is sound advice; you are correct in stating they should be torqued in order (1, 3, 5, 2, 4) to ensure an evenly distributed clamping force. Looking back at my video, I’d originally used the correct order when putting on the bolts, but realised I used (1, 3, 4, 5, 2) to tighten them, before checking with the torque wrench in a clockwise fashion (I’ve since redone it just to be on the safe side!).
I too experienced an issue with a shop that naively used an impact wrench to remove tuner style wheel bolts and split one, which meant I then had to get a sacrificial hex socket welded into it to get it out. Using a breaker bar to loosen them first is a much safer option.

[@BSA210]

Nice video

[@SwiftDevelopments]

Thanks for the feedback

[@pirasathstephen5349]

Thank you

[@SwiftDevelopments]

You're welcome, thanks for feedback.

[@abolfans]

How old is the tyre? Looks pretty cracked from sun

[@SwiftDevelopments]

I think they are coming up to 5 years old. The tyres have done about 20k miles and I estimate they have about another 6-12 months use before they’ll be getting near to minimum tread depth. MOT is coming up in a couple of months so I’ll soon find out if they need replacing sooner! 🛞

[@JonnyD3ath]

Any damage to your sidewall weakens it. There’s no such thing as cosmetic.
There will be damage done that you can’t see which could lead to a blowout - please take this bad advice down.
Get a new tyre. It’s cheap in relation to a crash or loss of life 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@SwiftDevelopments]

Hi @JonnyD3ath, I did get it checked out at a reputable tyre shop I trust before creating this video and I was told it wasn’t a write-off; but to keep an eye on it to make sure its condition doesn’t deteriorate (which I’m doing frequently). I would recommend anyone in a similar situation to seek professional advice when safety is concerned.