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Jun 30, 2007 | 04:51 PM

blueslova94

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Tire Question

I have a "94 with Kuhmo Ecsta MX's, 285/40ZR17 on the rear. Seems I picked up a nail in the drivers side rear. Can these tires be fixed, just like any other, or are they now trash!!!! They are not run flats.

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Jun 30, 2007 | 04:57 PM

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Inside patch plug combo as long as it's not in the sidewall and you have enough tread left to justify it. Keep it under 100 mph after that. A good tire man will tell you...

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Jun 30, 2007 | 04:58 PM

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.......CAN be patched as long as it isn't any closer then 1'' from the sidewall or in th esidewall itself....

Jun 30, 2007 | 05:01 PM

blueslova94

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Thanks. The nail is almost dead center in the tire. Tires only have about 5K miles on them. Looks like it's off the the garage........

Jun 30, 2007 | 05:02 PM

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Thanks. The nail is almost dead center in the tire. Tires only have about 5K miles on them. Looks like it's off the the garage........

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Jul 1, 2007 | 01:03 PM

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what happens if it is within 1" from the side wall ??

I just had one patched-plugged about 1" from the sidewall, but the tire would not balance correctly.

Jul 1, 2007 | 01:24 PM

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what happens if it is within 1" from the side wall ??

I just had one patched-plugged about 1" from the sidewall, but the tire would not balance correctly.

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