J&D Tire Tech

08/16/2026

When a customer comes in with a tire screw installed, it is more than a repair question. It is an education opportunity.

A DIY tire screw might look like it fixed the problem because the tire seems to hold air, but that is not the same as being safely repaired.

Repair shops should take the time to explain what a proper tire repair actually does:

A safe, permanent repair starts with removing the tire from the wheel, inspecting the inside of the tire, identifying the full extent of the injury, preparing the puncture channel, and sealing the tire from the inside out.

A tire screw does not do that.

It does not allow the technician to inspect for internal damage. It does not properly fill and seal the injury. It does not restore the tire’s inner liner. And it does not meet the standard of a professional, permanent repair.

Customers may not know the difference. That is where the shop becomes the expert.

Instead of just saying, “That’s not safe,” show them why. Explain that a tire can look fine on the outside while hiding damage on the inside. Show them the difference between a temporary DIY product and a proper repair unit. Help them understand that the goal is not just to stop the leak today — it is to return the tire to service safely.

The right repair protects the customer, the vehicle, the shop’s reputation, and the life of the tire.

DIY tire screws are not permanent tire repairs.
Professional inspection and proper repair procedures matter.

08/12/2026

Small enough to carry. Tough enough to trust. A repair kit does not need to take up a lot of space to be worth having. Show up prepared and keep moving when the unexpected hits.

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07/26/2026

07/26/2026

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07/19/2026

07/19/2026

OTR tires work in conditions that expose every weakness.

From mining and quarry operations to construction sites and mid-season fieldwork, July brings heat, heavy loads, demanding terrain, and little room for downtime.

TECH OTR repair solutions, technician training, and field support help repairable tires return to the work they were built to do.

Maximum uptime starts with a repair built for the application.

Explore TECH OTR repair solutions by reaching out to us! [email protected]

07/19/2026

Reliable OTR repairs are not created by products alone.

Technicians need the knowledge to evaluate the injury, select the correct repair unit, prepare the tire properly, and follow a repeatable installation process.

TECH supports OTR professionals through hands-on training, technical expertise, and practical field guidance—helping repair teams build consistency wherever the work takes them.

From the shop floor to a remote jobsite, better training supports better repairs.

Ask us about OTR training opportunities for your team.

07/02/2026

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