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Old 09-04-2008, 06:17 PM
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Default Flat tire. Need a good Houston area shop to fix...

Hi guys. I have a nail stuck in my tire and need to get it patched. We all know the horror stories of shops scratching rims when they remount the tires. The tire guy I use to use no longer works for Discount Tire. Anyone know a good shop who won't scratch my rim? I'm willing to pay.

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Old 09-04-2008, 06:34 PM
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That sucks. Sorry I can't help ya. Haven't used any wheel/tire shops yet.
Old 09-04-2008, 07:30 PM
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Nvm didn't know you were from Houston.

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Originally Posted by vo7848
Hi guys. I have a nail stuck in my tire and need to get it patched. We all know the horror stories of shops scratching rims when they remount the tires. The tire guy I use to use no longer works for Discount Tire. Anyone know a good shop who won't scratch my rim? I'm willing to pay.

Thanks,

Val
Try the Tire & Wheel Connection. 11330 Fm 1960 Rd W 281-890-8473
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Originally Posted by keniff536
Try the Tire & Wheel Connection. 11330 Fm 1960 Rd W 281-890-8473
Thanks for the info. Have you used them before?
Old 09-04-2008, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
Thanks for the info. Have you used them before?
To be honest, personally I haven't, but I have friends who swear by them. I plan to use them first time I need to, my rims and tires are pretty new. I have bought some great wheel cleaner from them. If you use them, let me know what you think.
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the one I used before left me a "gift" all the time... ( DT on 45N close to airtex, DT on richmond (around to fondren) )

the one on richmond at least use the torque wrench... before destroying the studs with the impact gun.
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The discount on 1960 just west of kuykendahl.
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D@mn VO,
GL on taking care of this issue....I'd hate for them to scratch that pretty wheel of yours.
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DIY...hehe
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Originally Posted by 95badbird
The discount on 1960 just west of kuykendahl.
That's the place I use to go to. This guy named Mike was my tire guy. He did a fabulous job, but has since quit...
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Originally Posted by Ataru074
the one I used before left me a "gift" all the time... ( DT on 45N close to airtex, DT on richmond (around to fondren) )

the one on richmond at least use the torque wrench... before destroying the studs with the impact gun.
Which shop was it Matteo? I'll remember not to go there...
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On the real though, SAAB's over there on highway 59 and bissonet took damn good care of my rims. I don't know if they plug tires or not, but it doesn't hurt to ask......
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the one on 45N to airtex... they used the torque wrench after the impact gun and went close to strip a couple of studs and I found some dings on the wheels... (being the track wheels I don't give a damn, but they where brand new at that time)

the one close to fondren and richmond is better... they open a new one on westheimer and fondren (pretty much there) and "looks" decent (I have to stop there to quote my track tires)


with your wheels... I understand your pain. cheap wheel lmgt4 FTMFW
Originally Posted by vo7848
Which shop was it Matteo? I'll remember not to go there...
Old 09-05-2008, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 95badbird
The discount on 1960 just west of kuykendahl.
awesomest street name ever. "Kirkendoll"
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Originally Posted by AroundMyHorn
On the real though, SAAB's over there on highway 59 and bissonet took damn good care of my rims. I don't know if they plug tires or not, but it doesn't hurt to ask......
Not a bad choice. I know where it's at. Imma give them a call to see...
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DT off 45 and Airtex is horrible. Stay far away from that place, they destroy all aftermarket wheels! There is a place just off 1960 and Stuebner that is known to be top knotch. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you can see it right on the corner.
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val i use the discount tire in kemah they havent screwed anything yet my buddy is the manager there i just pay him on the DL
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val i use the discount tire in kemah they havent screwed anything yet my buddy is the manager there i just pay him on the DL
Whoo, that's a nice little drive there. Imma check out that place on 1960 and Stubner. If I like it, I,ll take my wheel there next week.

Keep the suggestions coming fellas. I appreciate it...
Old 09-06-2008, 11:03 AM
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I found the place. It's 1 block north of 1960 on Stubner Airline. It's called Duron Tires. They said, "No problem. We fix tires on all customs rims, without leaving a scratch."

I'm returning next Saturday. Thanks again guys!


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