someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

spudz · 09-28-2008, 05:44 PM

Someone slashed my new 38in supper swapmer radials... must of been a tiny ass pocket nife. its a really small slit in the sidewall....anyway to repair?? can I tube it??? Do they make tubes that big if so where can I get them...You cant patch it because of it being the sidewall I assume... I know who did it but the police said I have no way to prove it so I am going to be stuck with the bill if I got to get a new tire..

**special-K** · 09-28-2008, 06:55 PM

There are boot/plug combos.But,I think the sidewall isn`t repairable.I`d have to see where in the sidewall.It`s best to consult a tire expert.
This really sucks,though.

DieselEater · 09-28-2008, 08:48 PM

I'd take the charges and beat some A$$.........

A..........

tcb-1 · 09-28-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselEater

I'd take the charges and beat some A$$.........

A..........

that's exactly what I'm thinking......

*Bnugg* · 09-28-2008, 10:03 PM

You could try plugging it.Then beat the **** out of the guy that did it.

spudz · 09-28-2008, 10:42 PM

[QUOTE=Bnugg;2908594]You could try plugging it.Then beat the **** out of the guy that did it.[/QUOTE

I dont think it could be pluged... I am going to try and patch it I guess...

Nobody asked but I will tell the story.. I was at a party...two houses down...got into kinda of a confrintation with someone......seems he was drunk and decided that since he didnt know me he didnt like me....I called his bluff and made him look bad in front of alot of people.....he didnt like it and stormed off, I walk home 10 minutes later and my z71 and my 78 f100 are doing a gangster lean... his family members even told me that he is responsible but since nobody seen him do it.....the police dont give a ****..... But I am like minded with you guys..... I wont say anything on here but this........ you can find anyones address online......takes less then a minute.... I would know... I wasnt so mad about the f100 but I saved for along time to afford those swamper radials....they MIGHT have 3k on them.

vtblazer · 09-29-2008, 07:10 AM

Any chance of talking with the guy about it now?

Being out of the party surroundings, maybe you both could come to terms.

From the story told, you had a hand in it too.

Mudder · 09-29-2008, 08:44 AM

You need to find someone (tire shop that recapps tires) that can vulcanize the tires. I have had it done and it works. I think they actually melt the rubber into the cut. I had it done to one of my swampers that had ran over a broken coke bottle neck. Not sure about the spelling of vulcanize.

Oh and I could even find the spot back after they did it.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-29-2008, 09:19 AM

If you sued him in small claims, do you think any of his relatives would do the right thing and testify about him doing it?

crawdadfox · 09-29-2008, 09:21 AM

I had an A-HOLE stick my brand new 44" Gumbos years ago. I had a shop that did big rig retreading repair them. I was skeptical at first but i put over 10,000 miles on the repaired tires with no problems at all !! But i would kick the dudes a$$ just for good measure!!!!

Jtrux · 09-29-2008, 09:47 AM

Fix the tires and then drive over his car, that'll teach him

spudz · 09-29-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Any chance of talking with the guy about it now?

Being out of the party surroundings, maybe you both could come to terms.

From the story told, you had a hand in it too.

Yes I did, I cussed him out..... Didnt hit em or nothing... Hell he was bigger and scarryer then me... i just have a short fuse. lol But even if I woulda slapped him....he shouldnt of slashed my tires......

spudz · 09-29-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

I had an A-HOLE stick my brand new 44" Gumbos years ago. I had a shop that did big rig retreading repair them. I was skeptical at first but i put over 10,000 miles on the repaired tires with no problems at all !! But i would kick the dudes a$$ just for good measure!!!!

I am gonna try a truck repair place then...cool didnt think about that... Off topic....do they still make gumbos???? I having a hard time finding them

vtblazer · 09-29-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spudz

Yes I did, I cussed him out..... Didnt hit em or nothing... Hell he was bigger and scarryer then me... i just have a short fuse. lol But even if I woulda slapped him....he shouldnt of slashed my tires......

Agreed:
I was just referring to now that both your tempers have cooled down is there any chance he'd come to reason and pay for the tire if you approached him about it.

spudz · 09-29-2008, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Agreed:
I was just referring to now that both your tempers have cooled down is there any chance he'd come to reason and pay for the tire if you approached him about it.

worth a shot a guess...

Senator350 · 09-29-2008, 08:49 PM

ok.. but about the tires...

you can boot the sidewall. it won't be DOT legal... but nobody's going to check or care.

spudz · 09-30-2008, 08:04 AM

Nothing else is legal on the truck....hell the tint is 5%, no mufflers, just pipes to the rear bumper, no cats....etc..... This is South Carolina....people go there whole lives never even having a licence and have been driving since 10 lol.... I got it patched up yesterday....we will see how it holds up.....thanks everybody..

*FormerMember* · 09-30-2008, 08:47 AM

How many are slashed?

If at all possible, stick them in the rear of the truck. Swap one for the spare?

**special-K** · 09-30-2008, 09:39 AM

The guy owes you a tire.Just a matter of fact.Skip the threatening and all the cussing and tell him to be a man and own up for his actions.Take him to small claims court and claim you saw him do it,if the relatives won`t show.It`s your word against his and he won`t be looking like the good guy.
What a PUNK!!!Had to go run and poke a tire because someone hurt his feelings.Sounds like he`s big on the outside and teeny on the inside.Why didn`t he kick your butt when you had the words if you think he might want to now?
I`ve had side lugs vulcanized.I think it`s limited to the outer skin where it`s all rubber(or whatever they call it).Throught the plies is another issue.There will be a pinching action that will eat a boot.It`s not a matter of being DOT legal as far as getting in trouble.It`s a matter of safety,period.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 10-01-2008, 10:01 AM

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You need to find someone (tire shop that recapps tires) that can vulcanize the tires.

I had one of my Buckshots vulcanized (6 patches) . The shop told me they cant do sidewalls on radials. Only bias.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-01-2008, 04:03 PM

Damn dude that sucks. I would have beat the hell outta him what an ahole. Hope the tire holds up for you man.

09-28-2008, 05:44 PM	#1
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? Someone slashed my new 38in supper swapmer radials... must of been a tiny ass pocket nife. its a really small slit in the sidewall....anyway to repair?? can I tube it??? Do they make tubes that big if so where can I get them...You cant patch it because of it being the sidewall I assume... I know who did it but the police said I have no way to prove it so I am going to be stuck with the bill if I got to get a new tire.. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

09-28-2008, 06:55 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? There are boot/plug combos.But,I think the sidewall isn`t repairable.I`d have to see where in the sidewall.It`s best to consult a tire expert. This really sucks,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-28-2008, 08:48 PM	#3
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? I'd take the charges and beat some A$$......... A.......... __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

09-28-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
Bnugg Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St.Charles,Il Posts: 106	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? You could try plugging it.Then beat the **** out of the guy that did it.

09-28-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? [QUOTE=Bnugg;2908594]You could try plugging it.Then beat the ** out of the guy that did it.[/QUOTE I dont think it could be pluged... I am going to try and patch it I guess... Nobody asked but I will tell the story.. I was at a party...two houses down...got into kinda of a confrintation with someone......seems he was drunk and decided that since he didnt know me he didnt like me....I called his bluff and made him look bad in front of alot of people.....he didnt like it and stormed off, I walk home 10 minutes later and my z71 and my 78 f100 are doing a gangster lean... his family members even told me that he is responsible but since nobody seen him do it.....the police dont give a **..... But I am like minded with you guys..... I wont say anything on here but this........ you can find anyones address online......takes less then a minute.... I would know... I wasnt so mad about the f100 but I saved for along time to afford those swamper radials....they MIGHT have 3k on them. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

09-29-2008, 07:10 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? Any chance of talking with the guy about it now? Being out of the party surroundings, maybe you both could come to terms. From the story told, you had a hand in it too.

09-29-2008, 08:44 AM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? You need to find someone (tire shop that recapps tires) that can vulcanize the tires. I have had it done and it works. I think they actually melt the rubber into the cut. I had it done to one of my swampers that had ran over a broken coke bottle neck. Not sure about the spelling of vulcanize. Oh and I could even find the spot back after they did it. Last edited by Mudder; 09-29-2008 at 08:45 AM.

09-29-2008, 09:19 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? If you sued him in small claims, do you think any of his relatives would do the right thing and testify about him doing it? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-29-2008, 09:21 AM	#10
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? I had an A-HOLE stick my brand new 44" Gumbos years ago. I had a shop that did big rig retreading repair them. I was skeptical at first but i put over 10,000 miles on the repaired tires with no problems at all !! But i would kick the dudes a$$ just for good measure!!!!

09-29-2008, 09:47 AM	#11
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? Fix the tires and then drive over his car, that'll teach him __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

09-29-2008, 08:49 PM	#16
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? ok.. but about the tires... you can boot the sidewall. it won't be DOT legal... but nobody's going to check or care. __________________ RN U OVR

09-30-2008, 08:04 AM	#17
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? Nothing else is legal on the truck....hell the tint is 5%, no mufflers, just pipes to the rear bumper, no cats....etc..... This is South Carolina....people go there whole lives never even having a licence and have been driving since 10 lol.... I got it patched up yesterday....we will see how it holds up.....thanks everybody.. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

09-30-2008, 08:47 AM	#18
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? How many are slashed? If at all possible, stick them in the rear of the truck. Swap one for the spare?

09-30-2008, 09:39 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? The guy owes you a tire.Just a matter of fact.Skip the threatening and all the cussing and tell him to be a man and own up for his actions.Take him to small claims court and claim you saw him do it,if the relatives won`t show.It`s your word against his and he won`t be looking like the good guy. What a PUNK!!!Had to go run and poke a tire because someone hurt his feelings.Sounds like he`s big on the outside and teeny on the inside.Why didn`t he kick your butt when you had the words if you think he might want to now? I`ve had side lugs vulcanized.I think it`s limited to the outer skin where it`s all rubber(or whatever they call it).Throught the plies is another issue.There will be a pinching action that will eat a boot.It`s not a matter of being DOT legal as far as getting in trouble.It`s a matter of safety,period. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-01-2008, 04:03 PM	#21
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: someone slash my new 38in swampers....anyway I can repair??? Damn dude that sucks. I would have beat the hell outta him what an ahole. Hope the tire holds up for you man. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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