Tire Repair/Plug Kit

[DJCFHB]

So I some how managed to get a bubble in the sidewall of one of my nitto trail grapplers. I've got almost 20k on my tires so really hate to replace that tire so it can be a tailgate ornament. My thought is to get a good tire repair kit, any suggestions on a good kit

 

[Markymark420]

No way to fix a sidewall. You might have a chance of getting a warranty replacement.
I have to ask, how the hell did you bubble the sidewall on a Nitto TG?


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[NFRs2000NYC]

No way to fix a sidewall. You might have a chance of getting a warranty replacement.
I have to ask, how the hell did you bubble the sidewall on a Nitto TG?


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This. No way to fix a sidewall and no way to fix a bubble. A bubble means the steel belt inside the sidewall has buckled. If you have roadhazard on the tire, you may be able to get a warranty on it, but otherwise, change it out ASAP or risk a nasty blowout.

As for the bubble Mark, slamming a big enough pothole will buckle the steel belt on any tire.

 

[DJCFHB]

I'm not looking to fix the bubble I'm looking to have a kit incase I puncture one of my other tires

 

[Spartan]

You might have a chance of getting a warranty replacement.
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I'm not much help with info on a repair kit, but I had 30,000 on my 35in KM2's and it only cost me $50 for a brand new tire. Would have been free, but I wanted road hazard warranty on the new tire as well. I got my tires at Sears, because unlike some places they cover on and off road use if you are getting off road tires.

 

[bl17z90]

where did you get your trail grapplers from? If you got them from discount tire, call the rep you delt with if you didn't deal with a rep call this guy.

Ryan Thompson 1-800-589-6789 ext 51832

 

[jmm176]

I'm not looking to fix the bubble I'm looking to have a kit incase I puncture one of my other tires

I worked for a tire shop 20 years ago and tech tire repair was one of the best then. Their stuff is pricey and hard to find you might have to go talk to a local mechanic and buy from him.

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[DJCFHB]

where did you get your trail grapplers from? If you got them from discount tire, call the rep you delt with if you didn't deal with a rep call this guy.

Ryan Thompson 1-800-589-6789 ext 51832

Yeah got the tire from discount tire. I'll give them a call see if they can help me out

 

[NFRs2000NYC]

I'm not looking to fix the bubble I'm looking to have a kit incase I puncture one of my other tires

This is the kit that I have been using for years. Works very well. Have a lighter with the kit as well. After you put the plug in, dab a bit of rubber cement on the piece of plug sticking out and set it on fire. Let it burn for 5 seconds or so, then blow it out. This will slightly melt the plug and let it sit better.
http://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-A-...&qid=1376408078&sr=8-1&keywords=tire+plug+kit

 

[DJCFHB]

how the hell did you bubble the sidewall on a Nitto TG?

That's what i have been wondering myself. I was under the impression that tires are damn near indestructible, from the way people talk about them.

change it out ASAP or risk a nasty blowout.

changed the tire as soon as i noticed it. Sure don't want a blow out

 

[jkjurny]

I have the ARB Tire Repair kit. Haven't had to use it, but it fits perfectly in the rear cubby storage area.

 

[DJCFHB]

Thanks for the suggestion guys.