Safe to plug a run flat??
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From: Calgary Alberta
Re: Safe to plug a run flat?? (Calvet01)
What you want is a 'mushroom' repair. Both a plug and a patch. Mentally picture a mushroom. The plug ensures that no moisture will enter the tread to rust any of the wire structure in the belt, and the patch prevents air loss.
:cheers:
:cheers:
Got a screw in the middle tread area. (rear tire) Is it safe to remove and plug........Thanks in advance for replys :confused:
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Re: Safe to plug a run flat?? (Billf6531)
What you want is a 'mushroom' repair. Both a plug and a patch. Mentally picture a mushroom. The plug ensures that no moisture will enter the tread to rust any of the wire structure in the belt, and the patch prevents air loss.
:cheers:
Got a screw in the middle tread area. (rear tire) Is it safe to remove and plug........Thanks in advance for replys :confused:
:cheers:
Got a screw in the middle tread area. (rear tire) Is it safe to remove and plug........Thanks in advance for replys :confused:
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From: Anthony TX
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Re: Safe to plug a run flat?? (Billf6531)
I agree about the mushroom patch.
Bill / jeremytsi
Where can you find that kind of patch?? I have a new motor cycle tire that needs a patch and I am looking for that kind of patch!!!
Please let me know.
BC
[Modified by Bill Curlee, 10:08 PM 2/28/2004]
Bill / jeremytsi
Where can you find that kind of patch?? I have a new motor cycle tire that needs a patch and I am looking for that kind of patch!!!
Please let me know.
BC
[Modified by Bill Curlee, 10:08 PM 2/28/2004]
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From: Calgary Alberta
Re: Safe to plug a run flat?? (Bill Curlee)
Sorry, I probably didn't explain it well. It's actually two steps. First plug the tire, and trim the plug flush on the inside. Then put a patch on the inside, over the plug area.
Bill / jeremytsi Where can you find that kind of patch?? I have a new motor cycle tire that needs a patch and I am looking for that kind of patch!!
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From: Tyler TX
Re: Safe to plug a run flat?? (Billf6531)
Sorry, I probably didn't explain it well. It's actually two steps. First plug the tire, and trim the plug flush on the inside. Then put a patch on the inside, over the plug area.
Bill / jeremytsi Where can you find that kind of patch?? I have a new motor cycle tire that needs a patch and I am looking for that kind of patch!!
Bill / jeremytsi Where can you find that kind of patch?? I have a new motor cycle tire that needs a patch and I am looking for that kind of patch!!
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Re: Safe to plug a run flat?? (ndirishr1)
EMT repair kit from STS. It is both a plug and patch. There is no loss of speed rating as per goodyear. I got the flat when the tires had 3k on them. I had gone 177 and numerous runs over 150mph after the repair. I sold the tires after 12k and never had any problems with the repair.
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From: Tullahoma, TN
Re: Safe to plug a run flat?? (Calvet01)
No problem; my Chevy dealer has patched one in the front and one in the back. I wouldn't push the speed rating though. If it wasn't done well you would have a slow leak. As for the motorcycle, I have two, I wouldn't do it. I haven't found any motorcycle shops willing to do it. Just get a takeoff or buy brand new.
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From: debary fl
Re: Safe to plug a run flat?? (Calvet01)
I can tell you that I have had a plug in mine the first week I bought the car and have had them plugged probably five times and not a problem .
Good luck as it sure is a bummer to have to plug a tire the first week. :mad
Good luck as it sure is a bummer to have to plug a tire the first week. :mad
