Temporary Tire Fix
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Temporary Tire Fix
I got a flat on my passenger side front tire and the hole is in a tricky spot. I took the tire off and the hole is right on the "corner" of the tire, where the tread meets the sidewall. I tried using my plug kit (twice), to no avail. I ordered new tires, but they aren't coming in till Friday. I need something to keep the tire serviceable until then. I'm thinking about one of those products you inject through the valve, but I'm worried it might damage the wheel? HELP!!
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You can try to remove the tire and maybe it can be patched, If you are running TPMs the last thing you want to do is put tire goop in there.. Maybe you can find a cheap take off from a tire shop to get you by for the week.
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Not sure what TPMs are. Also, the tire is already off the car, so I'm leaning toward the patch idea. Why don't I want tire goop in there?
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Make sure you're using the rope type plug and not the rubber type. There's different sizes of them and you need to use a big enough one or even two together. I've never had a flat that a rope type plug wouldn't seal.
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If it affects the sidewall or is close to the corner no shop will plug it particularly a high performance tire
If its an OEM run flat just drive it. The tire will run for ever. the only problem is that its only rated for 200 miles flat and then you can't repair it. If you plan to replace it no problem. It won't get close to damaging the rim. Just keep the speed down to a sensible level, say below 50. If you've ever driven one of these flat the sidewall is so hard you barely know its flat. It'll get you around safely until the new one arrives.
If its an OEM run flat just drive it. The tire will run for ever. the only problem is that its only rated for 200 miles flat and then you can't repair it. If you plan to replace it no problem. It won't get close to damaging the rim. Just keep the speed down to a sensible level, say below 50. If you've ever driven one of these flat the sidewall is so hard you barely know its flat. It'll get you around safely until the new one arrives.
Last edited by DeeGee; Sep 16, 2008 at 12:17 AM.
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The last two tires I plugged that had a hole on the "corner" of the tread,(one on a trailer & one on my truck), both disintegrated afterwards at hwy speeds. I would opt for the patch idea until your new tires come in.
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Injecting a can of something like Fix-A-Flat into the valve stem could very well ruin your tire pressure sensor, which is attached to the valve stem. Based on your description of where the puncture is, it may be hard to get a patch to work properly and safely. It might be best to just not drive the car until the new tire comes in.
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Wonder if you could find a radial tire tube that would work for a short period of time, and wth driving conservatively? Just remove the TPS, and insert the tube valve through the valve stem hole in the wheel?