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The GlueTread Story
Pictured here is the vehicle that started it all. On April 24, 2018, Dave Auble had just put a brand new set of rear tires on his Yamaha Kodiak 450. Dave was hauling a trailer around his property with the ATV as he does so often. While backing the vehicle into a precarious position, the trailer jack-knifed and punctured the sidewall of the tire, rendering the brand new tire worthless.
After overcoming some understandable disappointment, Dave began pondering how he could turn this unfortunate event into a positive. A few hours later, Dave had removed the punctured tire and cut pieces of the fresh tread off the tire with his oscillating saw. Dave then began gluing those pieces back on to an old tire with various adhesives he had laying around his shop.
Fast forward a few months and Dave and his son Andy had performed extensive research on the rubber and adhesive industry. After countless tests while working with a specialized adhesive manufacturer, the GlueTread formula had been finalized and GlueTread was made available to the public as the first ever solution to external sidewall repair!
Mission Statement
Here at GlueTread, we strive to make off-road vehicle owners safer and more self-reliant while helping them save money and reduce unnecessary tire waste. We do this by continuing to innovate ways to extend the life of off-road tires.
Our Story: GLUETREAD Africa

In 2023 I got hold of this Marvelous Product. GlueTread was put to the test on our Family break away where I badly damaged a Sidewall.
After applying the patch from the GlueTread kit, we managed to complete our trip and return home safely.
It was at this point that I realized we need this product in Africa.
GlueTread is now available on our Webstore and also at selected 4×4 Stores throughout Africa.
CEO
Nelius van der Vyver
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