Radial Tire Repair - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

cbvet · 03-10-2008, 21:36

One of my 1400 R 20 Michelins has a sidewall break, that leaks air.
I've been thinking about a boot in the tire & adding a tube.
Stopped in at a Michelin truck tire dealer in South Bend today to see about it.
Guy there said he could replace a "section" of the tire, with new material vulcanized in. Claims it's done on OTR truck tires a lot.
I really just want to use this repaired tire as a spare.
What do you think?
Eric
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gimpyrobb · 03-10-2008, 21:51

Are you asking if we think its safe? I have seen it done and think so.

cbvet · 03-10-2008, 21:54

Yes, that is my question. I've never heard of this kind of repair.
They say $45 to $125 over the phone.
Eric
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Angus1 · 03-10-2008, 22:09

I drive OTR I have NEVER seen that done

snoplay · 03-10-2008, 22:37

I had it done to a super swamper tire and never had a problem, even running low air presure

hndrsonj · 03-10-2008, 22:39

My question would be: why pay 125$ to repair a 175$ tire?

snoplay · 03-11-2008, 00:47

True, mine was $45 for a $400 tire

cbvet · 03-11-2008, 07:34

Where are these $175 tires?
The only similar used tires in my area, are 1600-20s for $300 each.
With the current cost of fuel, & possibly time off work to get tires, I don't have a lot of choices.
I frequently read about great deals guys get on trucks, parts, tires, etcetera, but shipping or travel is rarely figured in.
Eric
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hndrsonj · 03-11-2008, 08:42

I bought a couple michelins in Dec for 100 each (1100's new), the 1400's were $175. That was from Berg tire. The shipping quote to me for a pallet way well below 200$.

BEASTMASTER · 03-11-2008, 19:40

i think the guys an idiot, don't do it, it's against the law to repair a sidewall on any commercial truck tire. the tire is junk!!!!