Tire Patch and Repair

When tires are patched and repaired incorrectly, the results can be deadly. That's why our technicians always remove the damaged tire from the rim to see what caused it to go flat and determine whether the tire is repairable. Circumstances that render it beyond repair include a sidewall or shoulder tear or puncture, overlapping punctures, tread damage on directly adjacent areas, or punctures larger than 6mm (1/4-inch). In addition, tires with a tread depth of less than 2/232-inch in any area or where the tread wear indicator should be replaced, not repaired. But if the technician determines that your tire can benefit from a patch and repair service, he will remove the damaged material, fill the resulting void with rubber, and seal the interior liner with a repair unit. When a tire is repaired in this way, you can expect it to give you thousands of miles of reliable safe performance.

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balancing

No matter how careful a driver you are, potholes and uneven surfaces on Ohio roads like those in Westerville and Columbus can result in wheels that no longer roll in parallel. Wheels that are no longer in alignment cause uneven tread wear, adversely impacting your ability to handle the car, and eating into your fuel efficiency. But having them realigned and the steering adjusted by one of our technicians can restore them to Land Rover factory specifications. You should also have your wheels aligned if you've been involved in a collision or whenever you buy new tires.

Speaking of new tires, anytime you purchase tired from MAG Land Rover a technician will spin balance them before mounting to make sure they do not vibrate. If they do, he will rebalance the tire on the wheel so that the more heavily weighted spot lines up better with the wheel. Balancing may also be called for as the tires get older since the small weights that are attached to them in order to even out the weight can fall off and need to be replaced. If you feel any vibrations in the steering wheel or under the seat, bring your car into our service department, so we can see if balancing is the problem.