Safety First!
We first inspect the tire and the injury to determine if it can
be repaired. In most cases, injuries to the tread area of a tire
can be repaired. In most cases, injuries close to the edge of
the tread area or in the sidewall can not be repaired. Tires
that have severe wear, internal sidewall damage or less than
2/32's of tread depth can not be repaired. Our policy regarding
repairs is simple, if we would not repair the tire and put it on
our car, we won't put it on yours!
Dismount
We demount the tire from the wheel and inspect it for damage or
unsafe conditions, which might make the tire non-repairable.
Remove Object
We remove the object that caused the damage, then drill or ream
out the injury to remove all damage to the tire.
Select Correct Patch
Based on the size of the injury, we select the proper type of
patch for the repair. We patch flats from the inside, we DO NOT
PLUG tire injuries. Typically, a "nail hole" injury is any
injury 1/4" (6mm) or smaller in passenger tires. Injuries larger
than 1/4" (6mm) are considered to be "section repairs" on
passenger tires. Injuries larger than 3/8" (9mm) are considered
section repairs on light truck and truck tires.
Complete Repair, check for leaks, remount
We repair the tire, remount it, and check the repair to ensure a
proper seal has been made before remounting the tire on the
vehicle.
