Flat tire
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Racer
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From: Portsmouth NH
Flat tire
What is the thinking here on the forum of plugging a tire that had a nail in it? My tires on my 1994 are yokohomas. They still have a lot of tread on them. I'm hoping they can plug it. Appreciate all replies.
Bob
Bob
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From: San Antonio Texas
If it is pretty much in the middle of the tread, you'll be OK. If it is near the edge close to the sidewall it's over for that one.
I like the inside patch over a hole more than a plug. I've had a couple of plugged tires go bad because of steel belt separation after being plugged. Don't really know if the plugging had any more effect than the original puncture did, but patched tire seemd to run smoother & longer that the plugged ones did.
I like the inside patch over a hole more than a plug. I've had a couple of plugged tires go bad because of steel belt separation after being plugged. Don't really know if the plugging had any more effect than the original puncture did, but patched tire seemd to run smoother & longer that the plugged ones did.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Jacksonville FL
Just plugged my front tire after it got a big screw in it. I hated to cause it just barely made it to the air envelope. Putting a bigger hole in my tire never makes me feel good but having a tire lose air constantly drives me crazy. Plug it and drive it as long as it isnt in the sidewall.
Le Mans Master
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
I like the inside patch over a hole more than a plug. I've had a couple of plugged tires go bad because of steel belt separation after being plugged. Don't really know if the plugging had any more effect than the original puncture did, but patched tire seemd to run smoother & longer that the plugged ones did.
Absolutely go with a patch. It's a little more money because they have to remove the tire, but IMO well worth it.
Slingshot
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Charlotte NC
When you plug a tire you run the risk of cutting or damaging the radial banding material. You can notice this type of damage on the side of the tire where there is a slight bulge or indentation in the sidewall which runs from the tread area to the wheel rim area. We have all seen tires like this.
This is particularly dangerous in a high performance tire at high speeds. While it is a pain to do it, I believe the safest practice is to remove the tire from the wheel and patch the hole from the inside. Then spin balance the tire wheel assembly.
FWIW.
This is particularly dangerous in a high performance tire at high speeds. While it is a pain to do it, I believe the safest practice is to remove the tire from the wheel and patch the hole from the inside. Then spin balance the tire wheel assembly.
FWIW.
