tire sidewall repairs

NKYJEEPSTER · 12-15-2010, 08:07 AM

Anyone know a place around Cincy that can fix a hole in the sidewall of a tire? I got a pin head size hole in a tire looking to get it repaired.

pitracer1 · 12-15-2010, 11:12 PM

there is a place in milford, its on meijer drive. off hand cant think of the name but its on the left hand side.

kb9qdi · 12-15-2010, 11:30 PM

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

underpowered · 12-16-2010, 12:40 AM

Pull through patch plug is what i have always had luck with on a sidewall.

as the above said, i would not DD a patched sidewall tire, must more prone to failing than a typical tread patch. use it as a spare if it is on a driver.

fabricator · 12-16-2010, 02:31 AM

http://www.cincyoffroad.com/forum/sh...ht=tire+repair

jlynch · 12-16-2010, 10:11 AM

I have had 2 sidewalls repaired at Bob Sumerel tire in Dayton Ohio. They are used for offroad only but they are still holding air just fine. If you have a bias ply tire it will be easily fixable. One of my tires was a radial, they was able to fix it but it looks like ****. Price is reasonable also, hell of a lot cheaper than a new tire. Here is the address.

Bob Sumerel Tire
7711 Center Point 70 Blvd.
Dayton, OH 45424
Phone: (937) 235-0062
Fax: (937) 235-0064

tjjeepjeep · 04-16-2011, 08:30 PM

For those I've asked about this topic, I found the thread. Will call tomorrow to ask. I'll probably call the Milford one..though now I wonder if Dayton is closer to me. hmm

Best One Tire of Mid America Service manager Pete Waits 513-248-3900.

KennyTJ · 04-17-2011, 11:14 AM

I had a nearly new IROC with a sidewall cut repaired in Milford at Best One, and it looks NEW! No problems, it is a bias tire, not sure if that makes a difference. They do the sidewall repair at the retread/recap shop.

I have had no problems, saved a $300 tire!

tinbeater · 04-17-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tjjeepjeep

For those I've asked about this topic, I found the thread. Will call tomorrow to ask. I'll probably call the Milford one..though now I wonder if Dayton is closer to me. hmm

Best One Tire of Mid America Service manager Pete Waits 513-248-3900.

If you go to Milford ask for Steve blankenship

tjjeepjeep · 04-18-2011, 12:29 PM

Now to see how a 35 fits in the trunk of an x90

giggle

itbrokeagain · 11-06-2012, 06:39 PM

Time to dig up an old thread. Cut a side wall and took it to best one. They didn't really want anything to do with it but said they would try. We will see.

jwend · 11-06-2012, 06:45 PM

Puckett at Shotgun does them.. a damn good job too

Jonesy · 11-06-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jwend

Puckett at Shotgun does them.. a damn good job too

Got any contact info for Puckett? Slit one of the tractor tires on the yota. Tried patching it and didn't hold up.

biggin69 · 11-06-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

Time to dig up an old thread. Cut a side wall and took it to best one. They didn't really want anything to do with it but said they would try. We will see.

Good luck. They told me the same thing on a tire I had. I told them it was an offroad only tire and if they could not fix, atleast they tried. They did not touch the tire.

itbrokeagain · 11-06-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonesy

Got any contact info for Puckett? Slit one of the tractor tires on the yota. Tried patching it and didn't hold up.

I'm interested also of this doesn't work out

Drivermod · 11-06-2012, 09:45 PM

Todds # at Shotgun Fab is 567-1117. In Verona right off 42 at the Boone/Gallatin Co. line.

JeffK5 · 11-06-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Drivermod

Todds # at Shotgun Fab is 567-1117. In Verona right off 42 at the Boone/Gallatin Co. line.

He can hot vulcanize a tire ?..

Drivermod · 11-07-2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffK5

He can hot vulcanize a tire ?..

Yep. As far as I know he has never had a return and I've seen him repair some nasty cuts. One was as long as a dollar bill and started in the bead. It wasn't a cheap repair but when your paying $400+ dollar's/tire sometimes it's just worth it.

itbrokeagain · 11-09-2012, 08:06 PM

Took my tire to best one in Milford on Tuesday. Their Customer service is horrible. I still have not heard if they can fix It or not. Every time I call, they say they have to call the retread shop and they will call me back. They never call me back. Then when I call again I get the same line. Getting a little frustrated.

tjjeepjeep · 11-11-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

Took my tire to best one in Milford on Tuesday. Their Customer service is horrible. I still have not heard if they can fix It or not. Every time I call, they say they have to call the retread shop and they will call me back. They never call me back. Then when I call again I get the same line. Getting a little frustrated.

Wow must have changed since I had mine in there. I went to the Fleet Manager and not through the customer service line. Sorry to hear...

itbrokeagain · 11-12-2012, 03:11 PM

Called today. First thing he said was sorry I dropped the ball on this one they're working on it right now. They can fix it that's all I care about.

tjjeepjeep · 11-12-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

Called today. First thing he said was sorry I dropped the ball on this one they're working on it right now. They can fix it that's all I care about.

That's good anyway..

WrenchMonkey · 11-12-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

They can fix it that's all I care about.

Outstanding!

You know how much I like waiting for tires...

itbrokeagain · 12-10-2012, 02:06 PM

Find another place to fix your tires. Still waiting. I'm glad I was able to find another set for a good price. I dropped it off on November sixth as of today they have no idea what's going on with it

biggin69 · 12-10-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by itbrokeagain

Find another place to fix your tires. Still waiting. I'm glad I was able to find another set for a good price. I dropped it off on November sixth as of today they have no idea what's going on with it

That sucks!

12-15-2010, 08:07 AM	#1
NKYJEEPSTER Join Date: May 2009 Location: Verona, KY Posts: 101	tire sidewall repairs Anyone know a place around Cincy that can fix a hole in the sidewall of a tire? I got a pin head size hole in a tire looking to get it repaired.

12-15-2010, 11:30 PM	#3
kb9qdi Storm Chaser Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Harrison,Ohio Posts: 142	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 __________________ 06 TJ, 8.8 Aussied, 4.88's and 35" KM2's

12-16-2010, 12:40 AM	#4
underpowered They call me......Scuba Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burlington, KY Posts: 292	Pull through patch plug is what i have always had luck with on a sidewall. as the above said, i would not DD a patched sidewall tire, must more prone to failing than a typical tread patch. use it as a spare if it is on a driver. __________________ beat up rusted out k5

12-16-2010, 02:31 AM	#5
fabricator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincy, Oh Posts: 947	http://www.cincyoffroad.com/forum/sh...ht=tire+repair __________________ For you guys who can't drive, I have owned a frame rack for several years. Prices are based on your skill and ability to wreck it....

04-16-2011, 08:30 PM	#7
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	For those I've asked about this topic, I found the thread. Will call tomorrow to ask. I'll probably call the Milford one..though now I wonder if Dayton is closer to me. hmm Best One Tire of Mid America Service manager Pete Waits 513-248-3900. __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

12-15-2010, 11:12 PM	#2
pitracer1 Jammin Jim Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: winchester,oh Posts: 16	there is a place in milford, its on meijer drive. off hand cant think of the name but its on the left hand side.

12-16-2010, 10:11 AM	#6
jlynch Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 97	I have had 2 sidewalls repaired at Bob Sumerel tire in Dayton Ohio. They are used for offroad only but they are still holding air just fine. If you have a bias ply tire it will be easily fixable. One of my tires was a radial, they was able to fix it but it looks like ****. Price is reasonable also, hell of a lot cheaper than a new tire. Here is the address. Bob Sumerel Tire 7711 Center Point 70 Blvd. Dayton, OH 45424 Phone: (937) 235-0062 Fax: (937) 235-0064

04-17-2011, 11:14 AM	#8
KennyTJ The Pirate Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lebanon, Oh. Posts: 297	I had a nearly new IROC with a sidewall cut repaired in Milford at Best One, and it looks NEW! No problems, it is a bias tire, not sure if that makes a difference. They do the sidewall repair at the retread/recap shop. I have had no problems, saved a $300 tire!

04-18-2011, 12:29 PM	#10
tjjeepjeep Just tired Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 2,213 Images: 2212	Now to see how a 35 fits in the trunk of an x90 giggle __________________ I want to be the reason you look down at your phone and smile........then walk into a pole.

11-06-2012, 06:39 PM	#11
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Time to dig up an old thread. Cut a side wall and took it to best one. They didn't really want anything to do with it but said they would try. We will see. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

11-06-2012, 06:45 PM	#12
jwend Did I offend you? Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Independence, ky Posts: 544	Puckett at Shotgun does them.. a damn good job too __________________ Dont look @ me in that tone of voice or I WILL PUNCH YOU IN THE SHIRT! :mad:

11-06-2012, 09:45 PM	#16
Drivermod Join Date: May 2009 Location: Union, KY Posts: 225	Todds # at Shotgun Fab is 567-1117. In Verona right off 42 at the Boone/Gallatin Co. line. __________________ Ian 06 Toyota 4Runner

11-09-2012, 08:06 PM	#19
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Took my tire to best one in Milford on Tuesday. Their Customer service is horrible. I still have not heard if they can fix It or not. Every time I call, they say they have to call the retread shop and they will call me back. They never call me back. Then when I call again I get the same line. Getting a little frustrated. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

11-12-2012, 03:11 PM	#21
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Called today. First thing he said was sorry I dropped the ball on this one they're working on it right now. They can fix it that's all I care about. __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.

12-10-2012, 02:06 PM	#24
itbrokeagain Just Empty Every Pocket - CORE Member - Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Amelia Posts: 1,435	Find another place to fix your tires. Still waiting. I'm glad I was able to find another set for a good price. I dropped it off on November sixth as of today they have no idea what's going on with it __________________ 91 fj 80 on 37 Nitto Muds with a 10k winch. Cage and sliders coming soon.