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re: Are plug/string type tire repairs dangerous?
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:09 am to Gaston
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:09 am to Gaston
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This was in the outer tread, so they wouldn’t touch it. I wish I could have had the tire removed from the rim and patched from the inside...but no, they wouldn’t do it.
If you want a tire patched near the shoulder...go to a shop where English is the second language. My own personal experience...they don't seem to be concerned with the associated liability.
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Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:11 am to Gaston
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They say that air and moisture can get between the layers and undermine the steel radial belts
"They" say that in order to get you to buy a new tire or a tire patch.
Tire plugs are fine. But A patch on the inside is better than a plug. Cost $25 to do a patch at most places. But patches take fricking forever if they are busy.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:11 am to Animal
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no but more and more places are refusing to do it citing safety when the real motivation is that they wish sell you a more expensive repair method.
I don't think upselling is the motivation. Most tire shops I frequent will patch a tire free of charge as long as the puncture is not on the outer tread.
ETA: Who is downvoting this?
This post was edited on 5/24/19 at 8:48 am
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:12 am to Gaston
I put one in my tire about 5 years ago and its still there. Has a slow leak though. I have to put a little air in it every few weeks.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:40 am to Gaston
being stranded alongside a road is probably more dangerous.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:41 am to Gaston
Use it everytime if possible
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:43 am to Gaston
I have plugged a few tires in every truck ive ever owned. Cheap fast way to get back moving after a nail or puncture.
I've never had a problem and driven on them for thousands of miles.
I've never had a problem and driven on them for thousands of miles.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:47 am to TheEnglishman
It's a really good time trying to plug a Z rated tire.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 8:50 am to Gaston
A patch is far better than a plug by any stretch of the imagination. Not saying there is something wrong with a plug but given the choice, always go for a patch. All that said, I keep a plug kit in all my cars and have a little air pump in them in case I have to use it.
As for the sidewall thing, anything outside of the outer tread is a liability issue for them so they can't do anything with it. It isn't a sales pitch to force you to buy a new tire, they just aren't allowed to do it.
As for the sidewall thing, anything outside of the outer tread is a liability issue for them so they can't do anything with it. It isn't a sales pitch to force you to buy a new tire, they just aren't allowed to do it.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:11 am to Gaston
I'd only worry about it on a motorcycle. Even then it's great for a quick fix but I'd get the tire replaced.
On a car, plugs are no problem I've put at least 25-30k of mileage on some plugs with no leaking or tire issues.
On a car, plugs are no problem I've put at least 25-30k of mileage on some plugs with no leaking or tire issues.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:14 am to Gaston
I've put plenty of miles on plugs. You'll be fine (assuming you don't frick it up somehow).
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:21 am to Gaston
Patches are overkill in most cases and ALWAYS overkill for a nail in in the tread.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:21 am to dakarx
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This seems to be the new method (called a plug patch... how imaginative)..
They've been around at least since the 80s. I used to work as a mechanic helper at a shop close to gerry lane. They were always bringing in new car tires having them patched.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:23 am to cave canem
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Get your wife's boyfriend to help,
Scrolled down just to find this post
Posted on 5/24/19 at 9:53 am to Gaston
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At least it’s on the back.
You did it on the wall of the tire?
ETA: Didn't see about at the edge tread. I've done that before with no problems.
This post was edited on 5/24/19 at 10:06 am
Posted on 5/24/19 at 10:33 am to Gaston
I have used hundreds of plugs in dozens of trucks and cars. No problem I usually coat the whole plug with rubber cement. “ They “ are just repeating bad info that they heard somewhere.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 10:45 am to Gaston
They are an easy quick fix. Once you take it to a shop they will patch it which is far better and more perm(unless on the sidewall of course).
Posted on 5/24/19 at 11:39 am to Gaston
I've run them for 50k and go 100 a lot, so they definitely stay in there if done properly. It's not that hard tbh
Posted on 5/24/19 at 11:40 am to Gaston
Not as dangerous as riding on tires not inflated correctly or regularly checking tires and maintaining them (rotating, etc). Definitely not as dangerous as getting a flat in a bad area or dicey situation on an interstate and having no way to get back mobile again. Chitting your britches on the side of an interstate is always a danger in these situations.
By far the worst wreck I ever saw was due to a catastrophic blowout event that happened just as a woman in a brand new suburban was passing under an overpass. She was running 70+ and when the blowout happened they hit the concrete piling.
She, her 16 year old son, 12 year old daughter and an adopted 4 year old Asian girl were killed instantly. The 4 year old had a twin who survived, but it wasn't looking good.
Nothing beats regular maintenance. Tires are an amazing, yet often underappreciated and important thing in our every day lives.
Any sidewall repair is playing with fire.
I'll plug a tire in a heartbeat if it's in the treads and go on with my day.
By far the worst wreck I ever saw was due to a catastrophic blowout event that happened just as a woman in a brand new suburban was passing under an overpass. She was running 70+ and when the blowout happened they hit the concrete piling.
She, her 16 year old son, 12 year old daughter and an adopted 4 year old Asian girl were killed instantly. The 4 year old had a twin who survived, but it wasn't looking good.
Nothing beats regular maintenance. Tires are an amazing, yet often underappreciated and important thing in our every day lives.
Any sidewall repair is playing with fire.
I'll plug a tire in a heartbeat if it's in the treads and go on with my day.
Posted on 5/24/19 at 11:45 am to Bigfishchoupique
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I usually coat the whole plug with rubber cement.
Does that act as a lubricant of sorts to help with the plug insertion? It did not want to go in. We’re traveling on it tonight, but I could remove it and reinsert a new one if I thought it would go in more.
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