Help with Unrepairable Flat Tire

zero610 · 10-30-2009, 01:55 PM

Any suggestions on where to find a place that will do a vulcanizing tire patch? Are these going to be some shady auto places that I don't think I should trust with my car?

ChrisSlicks · 10-30-2009, 04:20 PM

Doesn't have to be shady, just look for a smaller shop in your area that has a good reputation. Doesn't have to be a tire shop, just a good quality repair shop with a tire mounting machine.

kannibul · 10-30-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Doesn't have to be shady, just look for a smaller shop in your area that has a good reputation. Doesn't have to be a tire shop, just a good quality repair shop with a tire mounting machine.

Motorcycle shops are good about "looking the other way" if you slip them a $20.

And they are used to being careful because you damage a motorcycle wheel, it's over.

azn370z · 10-30-2009, 05:34 PM

If it's a hole near the sidewalk you can fix it yourself with the kits sold at auto stores. I've fixed 2 holes near the sidewall. The tool that comes with the kit isn't the easiest to use.

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10-30-2009, 01:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
zero610 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 18	Any suggestions on where to find a place that will do a vulcanizing tire patch? Are these going to be some shady auto places that I don't think I should trust with my car?

10-30-2009, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	Doesn't have to be shady, just look for a smaller shop in your area that has a good reputation. Doesn't have to be a tire shop, just a good quality repair shop with a tire mounting machine.