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04/23/2021

Manufacturer Price Increases! Effective 05//01/21.
Falken Tire.
Kumho Tire.
Cooper Tire.
Ohtsu Tire.
Goodyear Tire.
Dunlop Tire.
Kelly Tire.

12/20/2020

If Your Low Tire Pressure Light Has Just Came On, It May Be Due To The Cold Weather, & Not A Puncture. First Check & Reset All Pressures....Set Them To The Pressure Shown On The Label On The Drivers Door Jam, If One Is Much Lower Than The Others You May Have A Puncture. Otherwise Probably Just The Cold Weather....Try This Yourself Before Incurring Dealer Charges.

05/10/2020

I get several calls per day. asking to "plug" a hole in tires. I patch tires not "plug" tires.I have never plugged a tire on any of my personal vehicles. I don't feel that it is the safest or most effective procedure. I deal with the end result of a failed tire plug regularly and a destroyed tire, sometimes a ruined rim.

What is a Tire Plug.

A tire plug is a sticky,object that gets stuffed in a hole in the tire from the outside and is wedged in until the air stops leaking out. It`s intended to be a temporary fix. Of course, there are people who swear by the plug and have told me in no uncertain terms "that plug will outlast my wife". I typically don't argue with these folks or question their relationship with their wife, I don`t see any benefit in telling them that their experience with tire plugs contradicts what I see daily. I just let them know I`m a tire professionals and will not do a substandard repair.

Having been in the tire business for over 25 years, I know Speed causes friction. Friction causes heat. Heat causes expansion. A tire plug made of a different compound than the tire rubber expands at a different rate than the tire. You will have to rely on your stuffing skills to be sure you stuffed the plug in the hole properly and with enough sticky material that the plug will continue to hold when the tire heats up and expands under increased heat caused by increased speed/friction. Speed means you are going fast, which means you are taking a chance on a failure while at that higher rate of speed. This is where the above described tire/wheel/vehicle damage comes in. As a tire cools off, it contracts. Now you get to hope that the tire is contracting at a greater rate than the plug material so you are not left with a leak and subsequently sitting roadside waiting for a tow truck.

Plugging a tire can trap air between the layers of tread. As the tire heats up, the air between the layers begins to heat up and expand. The air has no place to go, so as it expands, it causes the tread to separate from the rest of the tire. The same thing happens when the plug is not inserted exactly into the path the puncture occurred. The air inside the tire tries to exit using the hole that was missed. As the air moves towards the outside of the tread, it becomes blocked by the plug that was inserted into the outer hole, the air is between the layers of the tire, it gets hot, expands and causes a tread separation.

What is a patch?

A better option to plugging tires and it's called a patch. As I stated above, any tire repair done without removing the tire from the wheel is improper. Without inspecting the inside of the tire for hidden damage comes the risk of returning a weakened tire to service. That is not to say that in some cases a plug wouldn't serve as a temporary low speed solution, you might use a plug but, that plug should be replaced with a patch as soon as possible.

Patches are designed to repair radial tires which comprises most of the tires on the road today, patches are self-vulcanizing. That is to say after they heat up from driving, they "melt" into the tire and become one piece. Patching a tire can take about 20 to 30 minutes while installing a plug takes only a few minutes and usually can be done while the tire is still on the car.

Don't just take my word for it.

The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the national trade association for tire manufacturers that make tires in the U.S. refers to a tire industry study which showed that nearly 88 percent of tire repairs are performed improperly. They also suggest that any tire repair done without removing the tire to inspect and determine the extent of the damage is an improper repair and could pose a safety hazard and could also affect the manufacturer's warranty. Here is a list of criteria to perform a proper tire repair according to the RMA:

Repairs are limited to the tread area only.
Puncture injury cannot be greater than 1/4 inch (6mm) in diameter.
Repairs must be performed by removing the tire from the wheel in order to perform a complete inspection to assess all damage that may be present.
Repairs may NOT overlap.
A rubber stem or plug, must be applied to fill the puncture injury and a patch must be applied to seal the inner liner. A common repair unit is a one-piece unit with a stem and a patch portion,typically called a combination repair.
A Plug by itself is an unacceptable tire repair.

03/29/2020

As a Mobile Tire Shop I help prevent the spread of Coronavirus by enabling customers to remain at home while having their tires replaced.

I don’t need to enter your vehicles.
I request that customers maintain 6 feet of separation, if they do come outside.
I can take card payments on my phone.
I can send receipt via text message.
I will maintain my regular competitive prices. No Gouging Ever!

Next time you need new tires avoid the waiting room, we deliver install mount and balance at your door in Orlando.
Check our website for price/availability.
www.thetirebrigade.com

"Good Job" Thanks so much for your kindness and prompt attention with Tire trouble. We appreciate help without getting "RIPPED OFF". Car needs will definitely call you again if needed OK. From 2 Damsels in Distress!

03/21/2020

To ALL my SMALL BUSINESS OWNING friends:
Post one picture of an item you sell, or something that represents your business, or about a service you provide ♥️

prices

If my friends are interested, either they’ll contact you or I will.

Only Two rules:

1.) You must re-post this on your timeline immediately after posting your photos

2.) one person per company

03/15/2020

Let us bring our fully equipped Mobile Tire Shop to you, On-Site Mount and Balance, avoid the crowds & hassle.
“Your Location Installation”in Orlando.
www.thetirebrigade.com

03/14/2020

I want to change the vibration of my timeline right now...so let’s do some networking ✨

To ALL my SMALL BUSINESS OWNING friends: Post pictures of an item you sell, or something that represents your business, or about a service you provide.

NO price
NO links
One post per business so if there's already let's say pure romance please don't put up another pure romance thank u all

If my friends are interested, either they’ll contact you or I will.

Only TWO rules:

1.) You must re-post this on your timeline immediately after posting your photo.

2.) Lets support each other. We all should understand that these small businesses we do help feed our families, and support our lifestyles. Let’s build each other up 💎 ❤️

02/10/2020

New 195/55R16 VR Tires. ( Mini) Delivered Installed Mounted Balanced At Your Door In Orlando Areas. $95ea.
The Tire Brigade.
4078468473 www.thetirebrigade.com

Second time using this company and very happy with the service. David knows his stuff and the fact that he can come to you and do the work on site is great! Would definitely recommend!!

01/21/2020

Goodyear Online or Mail-In Rebate On Purchase of 4 Select Goodyear Tires.
www.thetirebrigade.com

01/18/2020

New Tires going on Mini. Not the same as the one I had in Scotland in 78.

01/09/2020

It’s awesome, when a previous customer from 5 years ago, is back in town and replaces their tires again.

11/22/2019

Can my tire be repaired? Common question, hope this helps.

11/22/2019

Commercial 10ply Van Tires
LT225/75R16 115/112R $124*
Per Tire. Price includes delivery, On-Site installation, mount, balance, and disposal.
Your Location Installation in Orlando Area 4078468473.
(*Sale price on current stock,
price subject to sales tax.)

11/19/2019

TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT JUST CAME ON??
Ok dont panic, many Tire Pressure Warning Lights ( TPMS) have just came on this weekend. The purpose of this yellow light is to advise you of a low tire pressure which in many cases is some sort of puncture. However, when we get a cold weather spell the air pressure inside the tires can drop and trigger the light on. Look at the sticker on the drivers door/jamb it will tell you what the tire pressures should be, check the air pressure in each tire, if they are all similarly low eg.( the door says 35psi and they are all actually 30psi) you probably just need to air up and the light will go out, if one tire shows significantly less than the others, examine that tire or have it checked by an expert incase you have a puncture. Be safe and happy motoring. The Tire Brigade.4078468473
thetirebrigade.com

10/28/2019

Thank You

10/26/2019

So many tire issues at this time of year, here’s a deal.
New Sailun Trailer Tires Sale*
Delivered installed mounted balanced at your Location
Anywhere In Orlando Area
235/80R16 LRG. $199
235/85R16 LRG. $199
Prices Total per Tire Inc Tax
(* limited time special, while current stock lasts)
Contact Tire Brigade
4078468473

08/27/2019

Bridgestone to adjust up prices on select models from Sept 1st.

08/12/2019

TOYOTA- SPARE TIRE RECALL

Applies to vehicles built during March 2017. Tire may not have correct pressure, which may render inappropriate if installed.
Host of models affected includes Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, 4Runner, Prius, RAV4, Sienna and Yaris.
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When you need new tires, give us a call “Your Location Installation” Orlando Areas.

06/24/2019

Need New Car Tires? We Come To You. Orlando Areas
“Your Location Installation”
Deliver Install Mount Balance
Appointments- 4078468473

06/24/2019

Firestone 2019 Tire Promotion ends 07/08/19.
$60 mail in rebate when buy 4 eligible Firestone Tires.

06/23/2019

Rebate on qualified purchases
Contact for details.

06/23/2019

Michelin Tire Rebate.
Purchase a set of 4 qualifying tires between June 12th 2019 and July 11th 2019

06/23/2019

Hankook Tire Rebate.
Purchase a set of 4 qualifying tires between June 1st 2019 and July 14th 2019.

06/09/2019

It’s that time of year for outdoor activities, camping, boating etc. Here’s a deal on Trailer Tires, Delivered Installed Mounted Balanced At Your Location Anywhere in Orlando Area. Call The Tire Brigade 4078468473.
Eg. These Are Towmax.
ST205/75R14 6p $90
ST205/75R15 8p $95
ST225/75R15 10p $105
Prices Inc Installation & Disposal. Excl. Sales Tax.
(Other less/more expensive options available)

05/03/2019

Sale*delivered installed mounted and balanced.
At Your Door. 225/65R17 102H Ohtsu (Falken) $105 Total each includes installation and tax. Orlando Areas Call
Tire Brigade 4078468473.
*(16 available at sale price)