Tire Repair in Highland Park, IL near Evanston

Repairing Your Tires at Our Certified Honda Tire Center

The good news is that a flat tire need not mean you have to buy new tires. You may be able to schedule a patch & repair service. The bad news is this does not apply to all flats. The puncture cannot be more than 1/4-inch in diameter, and it must be in the area of the tire's central treads. If it is larger or occurs in the sidewall or shoulder, the tire must be replaced, not repaired. Another factor is the condition of the tire, to begin with. If the tread has been worn down to a depth of 2/32-inch in any area of the tread, or the wear indicator is showing, patching the tire would be a dangerous proposition. However, if it is repairable, the job must be done immediately in order to stem the long-term damage that starts at the time of puncture. And above all, you must be careful to whom you entrust the job.

Patching & Repairing Your Tires

Where you get your tire repaired is very important. To make sure the job is done properly, keep the following in mind:

• Tire patch and repair should be performed only by a technician who has been properly trained for the service.
• The tire should never be patched while it is still on the rim since even a simple object like a nail can cause severe damage to the inner sidewall that cannot be seen on the outside of the tire. It must be completely removed from the rim so the inside of the tire can be inspected.
• Neither patches nor plugs alone are acceptable repairs since plugs do not seal the inner liner and patches fail to fill the void left by the penetrating object. The only way to repair a tire is to inspect the inside once it is demounted, remove the damaged material, fill the void with rubber, and reseal the inner liner with a repair unit.

Tires that are repaired improperly can result in a fatal accident. However, when you have a puncture that falls within the limits set by the U.S. Tire Industry Association and properly repaired, you can look forward to it giving you thousands of miles of reliable safe performance. We don't wish a flat tire on anyone, but should you get one, bringing it to Muller Honda in Highland Park means you can be assured that our certified technicians will follow the standard patch and repair procedures established by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers' Association.

Muller Honda of Highland Park

Conveniently located in the greater Chicago area, we're within a short distance of Skokie, Evanston, and Arlington Heights. And whether you're having a flat repaired, an oil change, or a scheduled maintenance performed on your Honda, you can use the time to catch up on the news while watching TV or relaxing in the comfort of our customer lounge, reading from any of the assortment of reading materials, while enjoying a cup of coffee or other beverage from our complimentary snack bar.