Apparently there's a different US from what I experienced 24 years ago. I can't imagine pulling into a repair and tires business back then to being flat out denied service and treated like this. It seems that country has changed a lot in the last quarter century.
I guess I’m fortunate to have never been subjected to that poppycock. It sounds like you had quite the adventure. I love tires. My first job out of college was rubber compounding for BFGoodrich. It was fun. I had the run the plant and got to know a lot of the operators and even sometimes would get to do their jobs just for fun. I really miss those industrial days. That was nearly 50 years ago.
Daft thing is in the UK that type of repair is classed as temporary only (they want you to take the tyre off the rim to check for internal damage) & once it's been repaired that way most places will want to replace the tyre. Workshops don't want the liability. The stalk with around a 1-2" head thats fitted to the inside of the tyre is the only permanent repair approved over here but you can't get so close to the sidewall, head of the patch has to be on a flat section inside the tread, not going up the inside of the wall at all. I might add I've used this type of repair myself & it lasted the rest of the life of the tyre 🤷🏼♂️
It actually is technically considered a temporary repair here in the US as well, but they hold up well enough that most of us don't bother going beyond it.
Last one I used lasted about another 18k, didn't know about the temporary thing so didn't worry & the tyre was practically new. Difference I guess is what we know will work ok on our own cars & take the associated risk, but what as a workshop we can do officially according to regs & what repairs you can guarantee. I suppose if in doubt, take it off the rim, show the customer exactly why it can or can't be fixed, go for maximum transparency!
Services today is ridiculous. I worked as a mechanic for a Exxon station back in the day (1980's) and I'd welcome tire repair any time of day, 5 minutes and out the door, easy money! I carry my road repair kit with me all the time, good tip!!
@@Charles_S. No kidding, I can't think of any place that wouldn't jump at that, even if all it does is introduce the place to a potential customer...not anymore.
I once had them charge me $20 to rotate my tires and they didn't even rotate them. Like I can't tell. I asked them if the tech forgot and to go ask him and came back and said he did. I'M FREEKING LOOKING AT THE TIRES RIGHT NOW IN THE SAME PLACE THEY WERE!! I just walked away. $20 loss. I was very close to just calling the cops. Just tell everyone you know not to go there ever.
Thanks Steve! You brought to my attention the items I need before I start my RV trek from South Carolina to Washington state! PS. I only ask that y'all could wish my granddaughter some support. She's taking part in an equestrian competition at the Lewis County fair. She's 11 years old and I haven't seen her in 7 years and I'm so excited for this trip! Thanks Again!!
@@PetesGarage OH My!! LMAO!! I can't believe that. I had just posted a comment on another guys channel before yours! Classic example of temporary brain freeze. LOL! Sorry, Pete!!
What about when they say there are shavings inside the tire (because it ran at low pressure for some amount of time). Not really an issue anymore because of TPMS.
Yes, tires with damage in about any location can be fixed, even the sidewalls. That, however, does depend on how severe the damage is. Tires with bead damage should not be repaired ( such as missing rubber coating on wire beads, or deformed beads). Almost any tire shop will not repair damage beyond the tread area, due to safety reasons. Just buy yourself the tire reamer, and plugs, and fix it at home 🏡. Your friend, Jeff.
Les Schwab does it for free if you buy the tires there, dismount grind and patch is the only way shops will do um i assume, the low man on the totems job at most shops so yeah until that guy comes in u wait i guess
Pete as a child I patched mant bicycle tire tubees. What you are calling a patch is really a plug. A patch needs the tire to come off the wheel and the patch goes on the inside of the tire. Just be acurate.
Apparently there's a different US from what I experienced 24 years ago. I can't imagine pulling into a repair and tires business back then to being flat out denied service and treated like this. It seems that country has changed a lot in the last quarter century.
Everything has changed in the last quarter century
Discount Tire does free plugging. And otherwise a good company!
Cool
Pete I couldn't agree more about the tire shops. I am tempted to buy my own tire machines and just do it myself. Thanks for the video.
Me too!
I guess I’m fortunate to have never been subjected to that poppycock. It sounds like you had quite the adventure.
I love tires. My first job out of college was rubber compounding for BFGoodrich. It was fun. I had the run the plant and got to know a lot of the operators and even sometimes would get to do their jobs just for fun. I really miss those industrial days. That was nearly 50 years ago.
I spent several years in a Goodyear plant. I learned a lot about tires
@@PetesGarage 👍 I still love the smell of tires 😁
Daft thing is in the UK that type of repair is classed as temporary only (they want you to take the tyre off the rim to check for internal damage) & once it's been repaired that way most places will want to replace the tyre. Workshops don't want the liability. The stalk with around a 1-2" head thats fitted to the inside of the tyre is the only permanent repair approved over here but you can't get so close to the sidewall, head of the patch has to be on a flat section inside the tread, not going up the inside of the wall at all. I might add I've used this type of repair myself & it lasted the rest of the life of the tyre 🤷🏼♂️
It actually is technically considered a temporary repair here in the US as well, but they hold up well enough that most of us don't bother going beyond it.
I use it as a temporary repair. It's good enough to get by until you can get new tires.
Last one I used lasted about another 18k, didn't know about the temporary thing so didn't worry & the tyre was practically new. Difference I guess is what we know will work ok on our own cars & take the associated risk, but what as a workshop we can do officially according to regs & what repairs you can guarantee. I suppose if in doubt, take it off the rim, show the customer exactly why it can or can't be fixed, go for maximum transparency!
Get the kits with the umbrella plugs. They are better quality, and seal better... So much so, its a permeate repair.
Thanks for the suggestion
Services today is ridiculous. I worked as a mechanic for a Exxon station back in the day (1980's) and I'd welcome tire repair any time of day, 5 minutes and out the door, easy money! I carry my road repair kit with me all the time, good tip!!
@@Charles_S.
No kidding, I can't think of any place that wouldn't jump at that, even if all it does is introduce the place to a potential customer...not anymore.
It is sad
Wait until you get into a accident 😂😂
just buy a new tires...
That seems a bit extreme
I once had them charge me $20 to rotate my tires and they didn't even rotate them. Like I can't tell. I asked them if the tech forgot and to go ask him and came back and said he did. I'M FREEKING LOOKING AT THE TIRES RIGHT NOW IN THE SAME PLACE THEY WERE!! I just walked away. $20 loss. I was very close to just calling the cops. Just tell everyone you know not to go there ever.
That sucks
Thanks Steve! You brought to my attention the items I need before I start my RV trek from South Carolina to Washington state!
PS. I only ask that y'all could wish my granddaughter some support. She's taking part in an equestrian competition at the Lewis County fair. She's 11 years old and I haven't seen her in 7 years and I'm so excited for this trip!
Thanks Again!!
Who's Steve?
@@PetesGarage OH My!! LMAO!! I can't believe that. I had just posted a comment on another guys channel before yours! Classic example of temporary brain freeze. LOL! Sorry, Pete!!
Great video 👍
Thanks 👍
Nice job.
Thanks Howards
What about when they say there are shavings inside the tire (because it ran at low pressure for some amount of time). Not really an issue anymore because of TPMS.
Never had an issue
Yes, tires with damage in about any location can be fixed, even the sidewalls. That, however, does depend on how severe the damage is. Tires with bead damage should not be repaired ( such as missing rubber coating on wire beads, or deformed beads). Almost any tire shop will not repair damage beyond the tread area, due to safety reasons. Just buy yourself the tire reamer, and plugs, and fix it at home 🏡. Your friend, Jeff.
Thanks Jeff
“Sorry, Mac, your tire is …..screwed “
I disagree
@@PetesGarage I’m confused…is that not a screw in the tire? Therefore: “screwed” … had it been a nail, one could say that : “ you nailed it” 8^)
Now that's funny
I wasn't gonna comment until noon tomorrow but, since it's you...
Thanks for taking the time
Les Schwab does it for free if you buy the tires there, dismount grind and patch
is the only way shops will do um i assume, the low man on the totems job at most shops so yeah
until that guy comes in u wait i guess
Most shops have tire damage coverage. He wasn't the low man, he was the only man
Pete as a child I patched mant bicycle tire tubees. What you are calling a patch is really a plug. A patch needs the tire to come off the wheel and the patch goes on the inside of the tire. Just be acurate.
@@karlmoltzan6196 With two “c”s 😇
Thank for the correction