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4x4 Related Groups => General Talk => Topic started by: bgill on February 24, 2006, 03:21:31 PM

Title: Tire Help
Post by: bgill on February 24, 2006, 03:21:31 PM

So I was out on this wicked hard trail this morning, some of you may have heard of it...Trans Canada Highway! Was heading west and when I got just pas Sibbald Creek Road I spun a 720 went down into the ditch and up onto the barbwire. Took out three fence posts. Not too much damage, few scraps, busted tail light snapped CB antenna. So here is my question. I ended up with a small slit in the sidewall of my front passenger side tire, I went to fountain tire and they said that they can't patch sidewall holes due to liability reasons...fair enough. So does anybody know or have any experience with putting a patch on the sidewall or putting a tube in the tire? is it worth it or should I stop being so cheap and buy new tires? Also, where can I get this patch or tube installed?
Thanks

Title: Re: Tire Help
Post by: redbull on February 24, 2006, 03:24:34 PM

IMO, with a sidewall patch you are risking a blowout and thus your safety. I'd get a new tire, or call around for a used one.

Do you not have a spare?

Title: Tire Help
Post by: bgill on February 24, 2006, 03:27:57 PM

no, got an extra 35 x 12.50 r 15 u wanna get rid of

Title: Tire Help
Post by: Bnine on February 24, 2006, 03:31:46 PM

Have them tube it. Should only be about 40$.

Title: Tire Help
Post by: bgill on February 24, 2006, 04:29:15 PM

does anyone know where of a shop that has a tube for a 35" tire?

Title: Tire Help
Post by: cLAY on February 24, 2006, 05:03:57 PM

The sidewall integrity has been compromised. I wouldn't run it on the highway. Would be ok for a spare though.