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The Tire Company has been a trusted tire sales and repair provider in the Cedar City area since 2006. Our team also specializes in general maintenance and we are well-equipped to service your vehicle. Our technicians genuinely care about the safety and well-being of our customers and we always have your best interest at heart. Conveniently located in Cedar City, Utah, we would love the opportunity to earn your business and service your vehicle for years to come. Our service advisors provide superior customer service and care to every customer each time we have the privilege of your business. Conveniently located at 115 W 200 N, just a mile off of I-15, our location is very easy to find. Call us at (435) 586-3949 or simply stop by because walk-ins are always welcome.
We service and sell tires and so much more. We can take care of all tire-related maintenance items, such as rotating and balancing, wheel alignments, and nitrogen inflation. We also provide general repairs for all makes and models, including brake work, auto air conditioning service, belt and hose replacement, suspension repairs, and exhaust system restoration. We offer roadside assistance and towing to help our customers with unexpected repairs. We value our customers above profit margins, which is why we offer many customer service extras, including free shuttle service, finance options, and a Rewards Program to help you save money on future automotive repairs. We offer a clean, comfortable waiting area with free wifi, coffee, and popcorn.
To show you our appreciation for choosing The Tire Company as your tire repair and service provider, you will be eligible to earn points toward future repairs through our Rewards Program.
Whether you need tire repairs or automotive service, we are eager to give each customer the best experience each time you visit our shop.
Discover for yourself why The Tire Company has been the local tire shop of choice in Cedar City, Utah, since 2006. We are waiting for your call at (435) 586-3949.
I crashed my car during a snow storm and called around in places in Cedar to help me get things fixed. The Tire Company was able to squeeze me in between appointment and it only took a day for them to get my car back up and running.
Very nice people and nice quality service!!
Taylor Wallick
They have helped me out multiple times. They could have easily tried to sell me new tires when all it needed was a patch. They did great and it's still holding up after 3k mile road trip. If you need tire service in Cedar City this is the place to go.
Blake Reno-
These guys took great care of me today, was on the road for work and my tires were losing air, turns out hit 2 nails, they were Able to fix the tires for a low cost with out having to buy new ones. Fast service too
William
Heath JR and Landon have always been great to work with. Over the years I’ve taken a few of my new trucks in for a leveling kits, wheels & tires, oil changes ect… and I’ve always been very happy with the service and help they offer. Thank you!!
Tommy Duff
Kari or Carrie (I hope I spelled correctly) has been helpful and friendly every time I have needed assistance. All the crew! I appreciate good service and fair prices.
That's why I keep coming back.
Richie Sesma
Awesome job. Had a flat others told me they couldn’t fix. They made sure it was safe and fixed it up. So far so good
Micah Yerman
These guys are always fast, friendly and they do a great job. Thank you guys I am grateful I found you. I’m happy every time I bring my cars to you.
Angelsea Graves
Friendly employees and get the job done quickly.
Kathy Newsom
Always a pleasure dealing with them. Great, capable mechanics and friendly service keeps me coming back!
A+ Psychlone Computers
We have been using the tire company for five years and they have always taken great care of us. These are good people who care about their customers.
Amy Nay
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Tiana from Raleigh, NC
Mar 20, 2020
Just Tires gave me the worst customer experience.
The only plus that I give is the tire repair. The negative comes in when the wheel cover was broken off the car. They are supposes to be professional but they were not. The manager told us that they would order a new cap and reach out to us but it has been almost two months and they have not. I would not go back her to get a tire fixed again. Worst experience ever.
barb gal from Mississauga, ON
Jun 29, 2019
Went to purchase potted plants REG PRICE 12.99 Sale for 9.97 got to the register and they rang up at 11.99. So I told the cashier and see went to see and sure enough they were in the 9.97 yellow sign. So she had to call a Manager named Janine and the manager went to check came back to register and said see needs to go back second time to check. By this time two other customers are waiting in line to pay for their purchases. I felt like I was trying to take advantage of of the flowers because she just did not believe me or the cashier. Left a very bad feeling toward shopping there again.
I feel this manager should have said OK they were under the 9.97 let the customer have them for that price she needs to be educated how to deal with customers. Not interrogate the cashier or the customer, VERY BAD SERVICE. This was at the Canadian tire on corner of Mavis and Dundas St in Mississauga I would like to hear from you why she needed to do this, checking twice and holding up everyone including myself.
James Torrisi
May 29, 2019
I came in for oil change and alignment and they dont have proper equipment to do the job.. cause my car has lane departure.
Julio mora from Los Angeles, CA
Feb 24, 2019
Well they have real poor customer service..i have my brakes replaced and they did a real poor job on them..makes lots of noise and used cheap brake pads..now im back to fix them..but it seems they are only taking paying customer first..i been here since 8 a.m and its almost 12 noon and nothing got done..im here for the 3rd time now.
.i feel like going to another place to get them done right the first time..and not use cheap products..still here waiting and nothing been done
warren from Tujunga, CA
Jul 16, 2018
My truck was damaged at the La Canada, California location -
I was told by manager JAIME - "they" did not engage the parking brake- MY TRUCK ROOLED BACK AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER DOOR AND AREA -ALMOST 6 WEEKS LATER - NOBODY ( YOUR INSURANCE) HAS NOT AND WILL NOT RESPOND TO MY INSURANCE CALIM REP!
Henry Holt from Corona, CA
Feb 12, 2018
My tire went flat because of defective manufacture and Just Tire wants me to pay for a new road hazard protection and balancing on the new tire. I had road hazard on the first tire and I don't feel I should have to pay for balance and a new road hazard warrantee if the tire was defective.
dulsa from Hanover Park, IL
Dec 09, 2017
Hallo
Like a month ago i went to Just Tires at 1539 Irving Park Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133 and change all 4 tires and everything was fine , then my passenger front tire start losing air , i had to put air like every two days.
Today i went back to same place for help.In front was manager Mike but he was helping someone else and they was some other bold little heavier man without name tag he was 'CAN I HELP YOU' I told him what was going on and if they can check what was going on with tier.He ask me for phone #, he luck on computer and he said $39.98 for fix the tire.I was little upset ,i was without checking to see what was going on you will charge me...he sad that's how much is cost to fix.I dont think thats the way talk to customer(the type of his vice).I DON'T THINK I WILL EVER GO BACK OR RECOMENDED TO ANYBODY TO GO AT THAT PLACE.
Carole Hausemann from Hobart, IN
Sep 19, 2016
Needed my tires checked as they were becoming warped. Alignment good. One tire had a screw in a thread near the sidewall. Went to the Lansing location on 9-19-16. The African American man there told me that I had to pay $35 to fix it. I was told by my mechanic that the tires were beginning to warp.
The guy a just tires stated that the reason for the warping was because of my shocks. Lol my car is 6 years old and the shocks are fine. Then he changed his story and said well maybe it's a coupling.
I say make up your mind. I went to sit back in the waiting room and I was told that the tire could not be fixed and he wanted to sell me another tire!! I also told him that the tires were very loud and kind of hissed when I drive it. The guy at the desk ignored that complaint completely!
The tire are Assurance Fuel Max 65,000 warranty on the tires. I got them less than 2 years ago and only put 37,000 miles on the tires. No one cared about that and didn't even address it. Just tires has terrible customer service as well as doesn't stand by their products. In addition their associates are less then concerned. I am very disappointed in just tires. Period. The noise issue alone was enough to look at the warranty and try and help the customer. Not this place. I think I probably should try Discount tires.
Danny Harris from Houston, TX
Aug 31, 2016
Slowed the Just Tires manager a leak in my tire and was told rim needed repairing. Then I got a call saying I needed a new tire as well. I declined and went to pick up rim and old tire. There was no repair on rim and the employees would not return it till I paid for a repair that was not performed. I took pictures and will proceed with legal action against Just Tires corporate for this scam.
Alvin Preston from Washington, DC
Jul 17, 2016
I have my truck at Forestville just tires. I have been here since 9am for rotating tires and my truck is up in the air. The lift is broken, I had to go see what the problem was, and the service guy will not tell me anything. Well, I think he could have told me. So I won't be so mad, but I had to find the status out myself now. I have been here for 4 hours and something needs to happen. My truck is still on the lift.
mary nee from Round Lake, IL
Jul 13, 2016
I had gotten a flat tire on my personal truck from rebar on my job site, and the company I work for suggested Just Tires because they use them as a fleet service.
I took my personal truck there to get a new tire. Without even calling me to tell me they were going to install a different name and brand they just installed it, called me and told me it was done. As I looked to see the tire before I pulled away It wasn't the same name or tread. Its a different PSI and different brand. I had just gotten new tires, all 4 were new. Then, as I was driving away all my tires were different air pressure. And the new one was way higher in pressure then the tire states. Its a 51 psi and all my other tires are 44. There is nothing I want or Im sure there is definitely anything you can do now, but I will make sure the company I work for is aware of the incompetence of this situation.
Natasha from South Gate, CA
Jul 06, 2016
Bought a brand new tire on June 22, tire went low according to my car tire pressure sensor two days later, took the tire back to be checked but the manager refused to take a look as I waited almost two hours for assistance.
Left home with my one year old and a few days later I was stranded with a flat tire that will not take or hold air. AAA suggested returning the tire as it was a bad tire and take my business else where. Just Tires refuses to refund or honor warranty of 30 days.
Tarek from Los Angeles, CA
Jun 20, 2016
I made an tire replacement last year in September or October not sure, any way today I'm trying to remove a nail from the tire on the back left found that one of the technicians bent one screw head so I couldn't unscrew it. Please need some repairs and help. I hate to file a complaint but this is not my fault at all. It was the Just Tires store in Sepulveda, Culver city, California.
Cindy from Grapevine, TX
Feb 04, 2016
Would definitely go to Just Tires for all my tire needs. Took my car there, and the entire staff was friendly and professional! They replaced all four tires quickly and you just can't beat the price.
Was able to go on my lunch and still had time to run another errand.
Apr 15, 2015
There were puncture holes in my car tires so taken it to Just Tires for a complete change and overall servicing. I am totally satisfied with the work they have done in terms of servicing. These guys know their job and have done it very well. Just Tires guys are certified car care professionals and ensure quality service is done for your car. One can be rest assured that their car is in safe hands. After servicing, we can experience a smooth drive with no issues for a long duration. They use quality products for any oil change or repairs that are to be done. I trust Just Tires and would definelty suggest this to all.
barb gal from Mississauga, ON
Jun 29, 2019
Went to purchase potted plants REG PRICE 12.99 Sale for 9.97 got to the register and they rang up at 11.99. So I told the cashier and see went to see and sure enough they were in the 9.97 yellow sign.
So she had to call a Manager named Janine and the manager went to check came back to register and said see needs to go back second time to check. By this time two other customers are waiting in line to pay for their purchases. I felt like I was trying to take advantage of of the flowers because she just did not believe me or the cashier. Left a very bad feeling toward shopping there again. I feel this manager should have said OK they were under the 9.97 let the customer have them for that price she needs to be educated how to deal with customers. Not interrogate the cashier or the customer, VERY BAD SERVICE. This was at the Canadian tire on corner of Mavis and Dundas St in Mississauga I would like to hear from you why she needed to do this, checking twice and holding up everyone including myself.
James Torrisi
May 29, 2019
I came in for oil change and alignment and they dont have proper equipment to do the job.. cause my car has lane departure.
Julio mora from Los Angeles, CA
Feb 24, 2019
Well they have real poor customer service.
.i have my brakes replaced and they did a real poor job on them..makes lots of noise and used cheap brake pads..now im back to fix them..but it seems they are only taking paying customer first..i been here since 8 a.m and its almost 12 noon and nothing got done..im here for the 3rd time now..i feel like going to another place to get them done right the first time..and not use cheap products..still here waiting and nothing been done
warren from Tujunga, CA
Jul 16, 2018
My truck was damaged at the La Canada, California location -
I was told by manager JAIME - "they" did not engage the parking brake- MY TRUCK ROOLED BACK AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVER DOOR AND AREA -ALMOST 6 WEEKS LATER - NOBODY ( YOUR INSURANCE) HAS NOT AND WILL NOT RESPOND TO MY INSURANCE CALIM REP!
Henry Holt from Corona, CA
Feb 12, 2018
My tire went flat because of defective manufacture and Just Tire wants me to pay for a new road hazard protection and balancing on the new tire.
I had road hazard on the first tire and I don't feel I should have to pay for balance and a new road hazard warrantee if the tire was defective.
dulsa from Hanover Park, IL
Dec 09, 2017
Hallo
Like a month ago i went to Just Tires at 1539 Irving Park Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133 and change all 4 tires and everything was fine , then my passenger front tire start losing air , i had to put air like every two days. Today i went back to same place for help.In front was manager Mike but he was helping someone else and they was some other bold little heavier man without name tag he was 'CAN I HELP YOU' I told him what was going on and if they can check what was going on with tier.He ask me for phone #, he luck on computer and he said $39.98 for fix the tire.I was little upset ,i was without checking to see what was going on you will charge me...he sad that's how much is cost to fix.I dont think thats the way talk to customer(the type of his vice).
I DON'T THINK I WILL EVER GO BACK OR RECOMENDED TO ANYBODY TO GO AT THAT PLACE.
Carole Hausemann from Hobart, IN
Sep 19, 2016
Needed my tires checked as they were becoming warped. Alignment good. One tire had a screw in a thread near the sidewall. Went to the Lansing location on 9-19-16. The African American man there told me that I had to pay $35 to fix it. I was told by my mechanic that the tires were beginning to warp. The guy a just tires stated that the reason for the warping was because of my shocks. Lol my car is 6 years old and the shocks are fine. Then he changed his story and said well maybe it's a coupling.
I say make up your mind. I went to sit back in the waiting room and I was told that the tire could not be fixed and he wanted to sell me another tire!! I also told him that the tires were very loud and kind of hissed when I drive it. The guy at the desk ignored that complaint completely!
The tire are Assurance Fuel Max 65,000 warranty on the tires.
I got them less than 2 years ago and only put 37,000 miles on the tires. No one cared about that and didn't even address it. Just tires has terrible customer service as well as doesn't stand by their products. In addition their associates are less then concerned. I am very disappointed in just tires. Period. The noise issue alone was enough to look at the warranty and try and help the customer. Not this place. I think I probably should try Discount tires.
Danny Harris from Houston, TX
Aug 31, 2016
Slowed the Just Tires manager a leak in my tire and was told rim needed repairing. Then I got a call saying I needed a new tire as well. I declined and went to pick up rim and old tire. There was no repair on rim and the employees would not return it till I paid for a repair that was not performed. I took pictures and will proceed with legal action against Just Tires corporate for this scam.
Alvin Preston from Washington, DC
Jul 17, 2016
I have my truck at Forestville just tires.
I have been here since 9am for rotating tires and my truck is up in the air. The lift is broken, I had to go see what the problem was, and the service guy will not tell me anything. Well, I think he could have told me. So I won't be so mad, but I had to find the status out myself now. I have been here for 4 hours and something needs to happen. My truck is still on the lift.
mary nee from Round Lake, IL
Jul 13, 2016
I had gotten a flat tire on my personal truck from rebar on my job site, and the company I work for suggested Just Tires because they use them as a fleet service. I took my personal truck there to get a new tire. Without even calling me to tell me they were going to install a different name and brand they just installed it, called me and told me it was done. As I looked to see the tire before I pulled away It wasn't the same name or tread. Its a different PSI and different brand. I had just gotten new tires, all 4 were new. Then, as I was driving away all my tires were different air pressure.
And the new one was way higher in pressure then the tire states. Its a 51 psi and all my other tires are 44. There is nothing I want or Im sure there is definitely anything you can do now, but I will make sure the company I work for is aware of the incompetence of this situation.
Natasha from South Gate, CA
Jul 06, 2016
Bought a brand new tire on June 22, tire went low according to my car tire pressure sensor two days later, took the tire back to be checked but the manager refused to take a look as I waited almost two hours for assistance. Left home with my one year old and a few days later I was stranded with a flat tire that will not take or hold air. AAA suggested returning the tire as it was a bad tire and take my business else where. Just Tires refuses to refund or honor warranty of 30 days.
Tarek from Los Angeles, CA
Jun 20, 2016
I made an tire replacement last year in September or October not sure, any way today I'm trying to remove a nail from the tire on the back left found that one of the technicians bent one screw head so I couldn't unscrew it.
Please need some repairs and help. I hate to file a complaint but this is not my fault at all. It was the Just Tires store in Sepulveda, Culver city, California.
Cindy from Grapevine, TX
Feb 04, 2016
Would definitely go to Just Tires for all my tire needs. Took my car there, and the entire staff was friendly and professional! They replaced all four tires quickly and you just can't beat the price. Was able to go on my lunch and still had time to run another errand.
Apr 15, 2015
There were puncture holes in my car tires so taken it to Just Tires for a complete change and overall servicing. I am totally satisfied with the work they have done in terms of servicing. These guys know their job and have done it very well. Just Tires guys are certified car care professionals and ensure quality service is done for your car. One can be rest assured that their car is in safe hands. After servicing, we can experience a smooth drive with no issues for a long duration.
They use quality products for any oil change or repairs that are to be done. I trust Just Tires and would definelty suggest this to all.
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Another season of changing shoes is approaching. And you may remember that on one of the tires after the last winter/summer there is a jamb - a small bump. I don’t want to run to the store for the sake of one new tire. We understand. Or maybe it looks even better if repaired?
Yes, not every wheel that has met with a nail, rebar sticking out of the ground or a sharp stone on the road is considered damaged. Everything, of course, depends on the scale of the damage and its location on the tire itself. Some are easily repaired, while others are simply impossible to do - the tire can only be sent to the trash.
A bulge on a wheel, referred to by drivers as a bump or bulge, is the most common tire sidewall defect. It appears due to a collision with an obstacle or after falling into a pit, more often at high speed. The threads of the sidewall carcass are easily damaged by impact, and the tire at this point can no longer hold the load and air pressure - swelling appears. A small bump sooner or later turns into a big one, and driving with such a defect is dangerous - the wheel can shoot at any moment. At high speed, this is fraught with loss of control, departure from the road and a rollover.
The quality of roads in Kazakhstan contributes to the appearance of bulges on tires
Some types of bulges are repairable, although this is a temporary measure. Not a single patch can restore the factory rigidity. Ideally, change the tire.
Special cord patches can extend the life of a tire with a herniation, even if the swelling has appeared on the tread.
The sidewall is a different story. If the swelling appeared at a distance of more than 40 mm from the side, it can be repaired. If not, then the wheel needs to be replaced. Blisters on low profile tires are most often non-repairable.
For maximum safety when riding with a repaired bump, insert the tube. This is an inexpensive and reliable solution. On our market, you can find cameras made in China and Russia, the latter are slightly more expensive, but also of better quality.
The elimination of a side cut is a serious operation, therefore, as in the case of a bump, you will have to go to the professionals. We need cord patches, fortunately in our time they are of different sizes and with a different number of layers. And if you do it wisely, then you can't do without special tools and vulcanization.
A cut, by the way, cannot be healed in all cases. If the gap is in the shoulder area of the tire, it is unlikely that anyone will undertake to repair it, since no guarantees can be given here.
However, our Kulibins take on even the most difficult cases, cutting out parts of the sidewalls from the tires and even weaving the cord on their own.
Tire overhaul. We would not put such a wheel on ourselves
Low profile tires can be repaired, but more difficult. A tear in the sidewall is easier to seal on tires with a medium or high profile.
Sometimes a cut is confused with a pluck. This is when the outer layer of the sidewall caught on something sharp, a tear formed, but the frame itself remained intact. There is nothing wrong with that, although the drivers at the tire fitting company successfully repair the cut, for which they take it accordingly.
If a piece of rubber remains on the sidewall, then glue it with ordinary superglue (101st). If it came off, then it is better to cover it with raw rubber and vulcanize. Leaving the pluck bare is not recommended, because the tire carcass, often consisting of a metal cord, will quickly corrode.
In Europe, defective or used tires are perforated before being sent for scrap to prevent their resale and possible operation. But they don’t know that we have such holes on the sidewall patched once or twice
Cuts and hernias are not the only possible damage to the side of the tire. You can also spoil the side ring, in the process of changing shoes, for example. If it’s for garlic, then such a tire is already dangerous. Sooner or later, the tire pressure and the load in motion will start to squeeze the rubber off the rim - a wheel explosion can occur.
This ailment is repaired if the wire ring - the base - is intact. There are no special technologies and materials to correct this particular problem, but most often craftsmen use a two-component composition for chemical (also called cold) vulcanization. After mixing, the mass is pressed into a fat-free damage. Compound manufacturers recommend waiting 72 hours before mounting a tire.
Of course, our masters do not pay attention to this condition - they put the tire right away. And it’s good if the wheel is flat because of this at night in the parking lot, and not on the road.
If the side ring tears are barely noticeable, but the wheel still deflates, then you can use a special liquid - a bead seal designed to seal a tubeless tire.
These seals have been used in motorsport for some time. In particular, in the American Formula D Drift Series, drivers used compounds to keep the tire on the rim even with minimal tire pressure. Now they are banned.
Pay attention to the left rear wheel of the Nissan Silvia S13. Due to too low pressure, it was literally taken off the disk under load
Every schoolchild has faced this problem when patching the inner tube of his bike after hitting something sharp. Repairing a car tire puncture with your own hands will also not be difficult even on the road. But for this you will need a pump (or compressor) and a universal tire repair kit with harnesses.
All this is sold at any car market or gas station.
Repairing a tire on the side of the road with harnesses
The process is simple. If we are talking about the front wheels, then in most cases the wheel can not even be removed, it is enough to turn the steering wheel in the right direction, find the puncture site and carry out repairs. First, the hole is cleaned with a helical awl from the set. The tourniquet itself is smeared with glue and tucked into the eye of the awl, after which it is inserted into the tire hole. With a sharp movement, the tool is removed, and the tourniquet remains in place and clogs the hole. The tails are cut with a knife, but not at the root, it is recommended to leave about 20 mm. The tire is inflated and checked.
Sometimes a nail or self-tapping screw clogs the hole by itself, remaining in it. If you see a hat in a tread, do not rush to pull it out. While the pressure is holding, move to vulcanize.
And sometimes they drive with a screw in a tire for weeks.
Repair of a puncture at a tire shop
Punctures are also repaired with harnesses at a specialized service, although among professionals such repairs are not considered long-term. After a few months, the flagella dry out and can let air through. There are more advanced methods like cold and hot vulcanization. The latter is more reliable. In this case, the hole is sealed with an elastic patch, and the funnel from a foreign object is filled with a special compound. After that, a vulcanizer is put on the tire, it heats up the rubber and solders it.
In addition to the plaster, the puncture is also repaired with special cord fungi. Craftsmen process the puncture site: drill it and treat the surface with a tool to roughen it. Then the repair area is lubricated with glue (it is also called cement) and a fungus is introduced. This is done from the inside of the tire. The cap of the fungus is rolled, and the excess legs are simply cut off from the outside.
Puncture repair with sealant
With the advent of tubeless wheels, and later run flat tires, many automakers began to abandon spare wheels. Instead, repair kits with compressors are supplied with the machines. A repair kit is essentially a bottle of pressurized sealant. Later, such spray cans began to appear on the shelves of ordinary car dealerships.
This method has not taken root in the CIS, because the condition of the roads makes it necessary to have at least a stowaway in the kit, but it can also be considered as a method of repair on the road.
The car must be jacked up and sealant must be pumped into the damaged wheel through the nipple. Next, you should spin the wheel, then pump it up, lower the car and drive a few hundred meters. If the tire tightness has not been restored, repeat the procedure.
For commercial vehicles, cutting the tread with a special device (regrower) is a common thing. Moreover, such tire retreading is provided by the factory (marked REGROOVABLE on the sidewall) to increase the service life. But there are entrepreneurs who undertake to deepen the grooves in tires for passenger cars. But they are not intended for such an operation. Often used tires for sale are “refreshed” in this way. Be careful!
What is the threat?
The worst option is that the retreaded tire will shoot out on the road, as the master can damage the undertread layer when deepening the grooves. Such a tire will not be able to hold pressure at some point. There will be a boom! At best, the tire will indeed last a little longer, but is the game worth the candle? We think it's not worth it.
How is cutting made?
A regrower is used to cut the tread. Roughly speaking, this is a large soldering iron with interchangeable tips of various shapes.
It goes through rubber like a knife through butter.
If the tire is for passenger cars, then it is worth taking on a regrower only in one case - when part of the tread pattern was welded with "new" rubber during repair. This is where threading comes in handy in order to restore the grooves and symmetry of the tread.
Vehicle operation is prohibited if:
- tires have a residual tread height of less than 1.6 mm;
- tires have punctures, cuts, ruptures that expose the cord, as well as delamination of the carcass, delamination of the tread and sidewall;
- tires in size or load capacity do not match the car model;
- tires of various sizes, designs (radial, diagonal, chamber, tubeless), models, with different tread patterns, winter and summer, studded and non-studded, new and restored, are installed on one axle of the car;
- Tires retreaded according to the second repair class are installed on the front axle.
What is a second class repair?
This is the case when the carcass of the tire is restored after serious damage. A side cut (or tear) is a serious damage to the tire carcass.
According to history, one day in 1888, an English veterinarian and cyclist, John Dunlop, tired of shaking through the countryside of Britain on molded rubber tires, glued a piece of water hose with a ring and pumped it up with a football pump - this is how the first pneumatic tire appeared.
History is silent when it was pierced for the first time - but most likely it happened in the same year. So the need for tire repair appeared simultaneously with their appearance.
Over the past 124 years, tire repair technology has been brought to almost perfection. For several decades (after tubeless tires in the vast majority have given way to tubeless ones), the procedure for repair has practically not changed.
This procedure is outwardly quite simple - and car owners (as well as part of the workshop workers offering this service) have the false impression that it is not particularly important to follow the prescribed technology exactly - they say, "it will do." And many "specialists" do not really know the technology. And therefore they sincerely believe: why do we need all sorts of "extra" actions? Why take the tire off the rim when you can keep the wheel off the car at all? The client is in a hurry - so you can plug a puncture (and a cut) with a cord, as they say, “on the go”. Does not poison the air, and everyone is happy. By the way, some workshops that promise “repair of punctures and cuts” do not have anything at all, except for cords and an awl for their installation.
In fact, each stage of tire repair technology is, as they say, "written in blood" - like military regulations and safety instructions. And this is not an exaggeration: what threatens a sudden rupture of a wheel at speed is not worth saying - if people do not die, then they are very lucky ...
We asked our expert, one of the heads of the Russian representative office of the German company "REMA TIP-TOP GmbH" Alexander Akhapkin, to talk about tire repair technology and those common mistakes (or even outright hack work) that car owners have to face.
- Tire repair, in general, comes down to a simple and understandable action: you need to plug the resulting "hole" in it. It sounds simple - like the instructions for skydiving: stepped out of the plane and pulled the ring. Only now, no one jumps with a homemade parachute, especially one packed according to rumors and advice from neighbors. Although the consequences of such a jump and improper tire repair are quite comparable.
So let's go in order: how to do it!
So, the first step: determine the type of damage - is it a puncture or a cut?
The difference, of course, is in size. Roughly speaking, if no more than 1-2 cord threads are damaged, then this is a puncture. Anything more is a cut.
If it is a cut, it is important to determine its size. Tires have speed categories - and the higher it is, the smaller the amount of damage that can be repaired. For example, it is allowed to repair the tread of a category Q tire (not higher than 160 km/h) if the damage is not more than 20 mm. If the tire category is S (up to 180 km / h), then the size of the permissible damage is not more than 12 mm. And on a category H tire (up to 210 km / h), only a puncture with a diameter of not more than 3 mm can be repaired.
In general, damage limits depending on their location, size and speed category of the tire are given in special tables RemaTipTop, compiled according to the results of tests and tests.
For example, regarding damage to the shoulder of a category Q tire (up to 160 km/h), repairs are allowed if the “injury” does not exceed a diameter of 8 mm. And damage to the sidewall can be repaired if it is no more than 35 mm long (along the side height) and up to 20 mm wide.
Second step: what kind of repair is needed? To get there - or capital? The fact is that the most common repair of a puncture with a cord is actually exclusively temporary - just to get to the station and overhaul the tire. And often the car owner asks to fix an expensive tire with a cord, which he puts on an expensive car - and stops there. And at the stations they “go forward” to him: they say, the consequences are at the expense of the customer ...
But even with such a repair, some "masters" manage to cheat. The cord, before placing it in the puncture, is not even smeared with glue. There is a category of cords made of "raw" rubber (they are also called "snotty").
And it is mistakenly believed that glue is not needed for them. No - it's a must!
In addition, when repairing with a cord, it is necessary to form a hole with a burr to enter the repair material. And this is very often not done (on the principle - and so it will do!). For ten kilometers, maybe it will “get off” ...
Step three: puncture overhaul, after which the tire will reach its physical wear.
Fungi are installed at "vertical" puncturesHere the choice of repair tactics depends on the location and area of damage. If the puncture axis runs perpendicular to the tread surface, then it is preferable to seal it with a fungus. If the puncture axis runs at an angle of more than 12 degrees from the surface, then a plug must be used.
Tire repair fungus is preferred, but if the puncture is at an angle, the fungus head will not be able to fit snugly against the inside of the tire. And over time it can come off - which, of course, is unacceptable.
In principle, all actions of the wizard when using both fungus and cork are the same.
The puncture is drilled with a burr with a diameter of 3 mm or 6 mm. The repair area from the inside of the tire is processed with a roughening tool - this is done so that the glue applied to the fungus cap or patch (if cork is used) firmly adheres to the surface of the tire.
But this is followed by an outwardly simple but obligatory operation - the dust formed after drilling and roughening is carefully removed with a brass or coconut brush, and then vacuumed. Moreover, simple “blowing” or brushing with a rag is unacceptable!
Processing with a special solution - required! Then the repair area is smeared with glue (the Germans call it "cement" - that's what it says on the containers with it. In fact, this is a high-tech adhesive system) and a fungus or cork is introduced into the hole - from the inside of the tire! Moreover, until the moment of installation, it is impossible to remove the packaging from the fungus or cork - it can be easily removed when they are introduced into the hole to be sealed.
After installing the cork, its excess is cut off - and the repair area is smeared with glue. A patch is applied on top.
Next, the fungus cap or plaster is rolled on. And it remains only to cut off the excess fungal stem or cork from the outside of the tire.
It is very important to use materials from only one company for temporary repairs with a cord and a major fungus or plug! The fact is that the adhesives themselves are spilled: there are those produced on the basis of hydrocarbons, and there are those based on trichlorethylene. In addition, adhesives from different companies, even on the same basis, differ in composition. And therefore, in case of confusion, a reliable connection will not work - at best, it will last for some time. But - a little time ...
Fourth step: overhaul of large damage. Let me remind you that damage that exceeds a puncture, but does not exceed the maximum allowable, is considered large. With such damage, the tire is only scrapped - it is no longer possible to achieve the necessary reliability.
The technology of such a repair is simple - but there are no "extra" steps and steps in it. Outside, the place of damage is cut "under the funnel" - part of the damaged rubber is removed, the remains of the cord. From the inside, the place under the patch sticker must be roughened.
The plaster is a high-tech articleThen the dust must be carefully removed after processing with a vacuum cleaner - and this operation must not be skipped!
Next, the “funnel” is treated with a special solution: in the case of using the “Tip Top” technology, this is “MTRThermopress”.
And filled with raw rubber of the same brand as on the tire - heated strips or a special extruder. Raw rubber is treated with the same solution. And immediately closed with insulating foil for subsequent vulcanization.
Please note - do not skip a double treatment with mortar, nor cover the vulcanization site with foil!
A plaster is applied from the inside of the tire to the damaged area.
And be sure to roll with a special rolling - this stage also cannot be skipped.
Something about Band-Aids: Don't try to save money by replacing your branded Band-Aid with the first piece of rubber you find! In fact, a patch is a rather complex rubber product reinforced with synthetic or steel threads that coincide with the direction of the tire cord threads.
Patches are produced separately for bias and radial tires. For their correct orientation (it is very important!) Arrows are applied on each of them, which are directed to the sides. You cannot cut the patch "to size" - it cannot be cut at all due to the complex internal construction of the cords. Companies produce several sizes of patches - and you need to choose from them using the Type Top damage table.
There are also inexpensive vulcanizers - for example "Junior" Naturally, the use of patches and adhesives with which they are glued, produced by different companies, is unacceptable - “cement” is applied to the surface of the patch, which needs to be smeared on the surface from the inside of the tire: only in this case the connection will be reliable and durable.
Step five: vulcanization. In order to vulcanize a “sandwich” of raw rubber, a tire and a plaster, it must be heated. But the problem is that vulcanizers, whose power allows you to warm up the entire volume of the repaired area, are expensive and consume a lot of electricity. In addition, they are bulky - the area of \u200b\u200bthe heating plate must exceed the size of any patch. So not every workshop can afford such a vulcanizer.
There is another solution - the so-called "two-stage" repair method. This is when a vulcanizer that is more affordable and consumes less electricity is only the site of damage. Its size is not enough to vulcanize the connection of the patch and the tire.
But it's okay - there is an effect called "cold vulcanization". Glue BL and the coating of the plaster from Tip Top are just capable of such a "cold" vulcanization.
However, if after a one-stage - “hot” - vulcanization, the tire can be mounted on wheels and installed on a car, then after a two-stage one (when only raw rubber warms up, and the patch is glued “cold”), you will have to wait at least 24 hours before mounting.
