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Old 12-15-2010, 10:30 PM   #3
kb9qdi
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Most shops won't repair a sidewall due to saftey but......some will, mainly independent shops. Options.....

Tube it, cheap but I personally wouldn't run on it everyday. Good for a spare in my eyes only or for a trail rig.

Try and pull thru patch plug....may/may not work.

Find a shop that vulcanizes sidewalls. Can be Pricey but usually works well,again I still wouldn't trust itfor a DD. I repair/sell tires for a living and have tried sidewall repairs for many fellow off roaders and most hold for awhile but usually fail over due time. If it's a tire your going to depend on every day I'd replace it and be done with it. Trail rig, I'd try the repair or use it for a spare. If it fails your not running 70 mph on the express way risking yours and everyone's life.

Some will say go for it no mater but I wouldn't on a DD. I see them fail everyday from sidewall flex and heat buildup. Usually when a tire runs low on air the sidewall heats up and the rubber gets soft/fails damaging the tire and or the sidewall making it unrepairable anyway.

Good Luck
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