Fix Tire Sidewall Damage: When a Temporary Repair Makes Sense
If you spend any real time off-road, tire damage is not a “maybe” or something that might happen. It is a matter of when, and it usually happens where you...
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The Work (must) Keep Going
No Garage Required. When winter hits, downtime isn’t just inconvenient — it’s expensive. For farmers feeding livestock before sunrise, ranchers hauling hay across frozen ground, and plow operators keeping roads...
How Tire Repair Adhesive Works Under Heat, Cold, and Pressure
Photo credit: GlueTread customer, Chris Cordell. When people think about tire repairs, adhesive is often treated as an afterthought. It is easy to assume it functions like basic glue: apply...
Pro Tips to Level Up Your GlueTread Repairs
A great Gluetread repair isn’t just about the materials—it’s about the details. Follow the instructions closely (seriously, it matters), and layer in these pro tips to make your repair stronger,...
Can GlueTread Repair Paddle Tears on Snowmobiles?
If you ride a snowmobile hard, split track paddles are inevitable. Until now, that usually meant living with the damage or replacing an expensive track. Riders are proving there’s a...
Valve Stem Replacement Kit: Why It Belongs in Every Off-Road Tire Setup
Valve stem failures can cause instant air loss even when the tire itself is still intact. This blog breaks down why valve stems still fail off-road, what a valve stem...
Flat Tire Repair Kit: What You Actually Need When a Tire Fails
Some people carry a spare and hope they never need it. Others assume tire failure is part of the deal and plan accordingly. If you fall into the second camp,...
Tractor Tire Repair: Why Every Farm Needs a Plan Before a Flat Happens
Downtime from a flat tractor tire can cost more than the tire itself. This post explains why planning ahead for tractor tire repair, including the use of a tractor tire...
Tire Plugs vs Tire Patch Kit
Most drivers don’t think about tire repair until they’re staring at a flat—or worse, stuck on a trail with a tire losing air fast. When that moment comes, knowing which type...
GlueTread Tire Repair Kit Earns a Spot in Dave Timm’s 2025 Gift Guide
Every December, the internet fills with gift guides that highlight polished products that look great on a screen but rarely see real trail time. Dave Timm at Gear and Tread does...
Best Tire Plug Kit
The GlueTread Power Plug Kit is a professional, heavy-duty on-road tire repair solution featuring USA-made CNC-machined T-handles, vulcanizing plugs, and all the essential tools for fast, reliable tread repairs.
The 2025 GlueTread Gift Guide
Real Repairs. Real Adventures. Real Gifts. GlueTread kits are made in America, trusted on trails around the world, and built to turn a bad day into a story worth telling....
Easy Sidewall Repair: GlueTread's Tire Prep Kit
The new GlueTread Tire Prep Kit is designed to solve the one thing that makes or breaks a repair—prep.
Five Off Road Tire Repair Miracles
Five riders. Five repairs. From the hills of West Virginia to the backcountry of Alaska, these real off road stories show what happens when preparation meets the unexpected.
Colby Valve Update: Stronger, Slimmer Valve Stem Replacement for Modern Wheels
The GlueTread Colby Valve is now stronger, slimmer, and built for modern wheels. The updated design makes trail repairs easier than ever, standard in all Comprehensive Kits or available solo.
American Off-Road Gear: Brands That Get It Right
From recovery gear to campers to complete vehicle builds, some of the best names in off-roading are proudly American-made. In this post, we spotlight three standout brands: Factor 55, Go...
GlueTread Upgrades Its Adhesive: Longer Shelf-Life, Better Packaging
We’ve upgraded our adhesive packaging from plastic to aluminum, increasing the shelf life from 12 months to five years so your kit is ready when you need it most. This...
The Best Father’s Day Gift Guide for Off-Road Dads (Made in the USA)
Trail-tested gear. Zero guesswork. Brought to you by the team at GlueTread. So, he’s not the “breakfast in bed” type, but more of a “trail at dawn” type? If your...
Spring Adventures Await: Time to Check Your Adhesive
Heading out this spring? Check your GlueTread adhesive before you go. If it’s dried out, we’ll send you a replacement—no questions asked.
Why We Built the GlueTread Power Plug Kit: No More Plastic Junk
Most plug kits are made overseas using cheap plastic materials. At GlueTread, we took matters into our own hands by creating a durable, all-metal kit with US-made T-Handles, plugs, and...