Abstract: An apparatus to apply circular strips to pneumatic tires while still mounted on their wheels' rims comprising a turntable with a centered, spring supported member having a conical surface, which is slidable vertically on a shaft that rotates the turntable. The tire is horizontally disposed and frictionally engages the table while held by the centering member. The tire's sidewall is cleaned and then roughened by a chemical roughner. An application wheel supported from the turntable's framework via an adjustable bracket which includes a telescopic horizontal member is adjusted to bear directly against the sidewall at the desired location and inclination. The housing carries electrically energized heating cartridges to heat the surface to 150.degree. C., or alternatively receives a heating block for the same purpose. A preprepared strip is mounted on a spool supported adjacent the housing.

Abstract: A hand-held apparatus for vulcanizing the damaged bead zone of a pneumatic tire. The apparatus includes tongs to engage the bead to be repaired and a hold-up element to engage the diametrically opposite point on the bead. At least one transport and manipulation handle is provided for carrying the apparatus and at least one actuator is included to activate the tongs and the hold-up element.