Can You Plug A Runflat?
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Can You Plug A Runflat?
One of mine has a nail in it. It has probably been in if for sometime. I just happened to notice it today after removing the wheels. Tires have about 18k on them. Thanks for any help.
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Depends where the nail is. If in the center area of the tread, yes. If on the outer bead or sidewall, no.
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AS the above post states it depends on where the nail hole is situated on the tire. Anything on the outside to sidewall mean a new tire must be purchased. Anything in the center area can be plugged. I plugged my run flats and that was about 500 miles ago, no lost of air and a couple of high speed runs with no problems.
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I've had one plugged. Go to a Goodyear authorized EMT repair shop. Mine turned out to be the Discount Tire just down the street from me. They have to break the tire off the rim to put in the patch/plug thingy.
At 18000 miles how close are you to needing a new set of tires anyway?
At 18000 miles how close are you to needing a new set of tires anyway?
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I thought that I accidentally posted this! I found a screw in my right rear runflat yesterday. Vette only has 700 miles on it. The screw is in the center of tread. I've plugged probably 6 tires myself over the past 15 years with the kit you buy at Wal Mart and never had a bit of problem. Any opinions on doing the same to this one would be appreciated.
I just think that I have as good of a chance at doing this myself as I do taking it somewhere and having them scratch a brand new rim, or break the sensor. Also, If plug doesn't work, then the computer will tell me if the tire is leaking air right???
Sorry to steal your thunder D's C6, but maybe this could help us both out.
I just think that I have as good of a chance at doing this myself as I do taking it somewhere and having them scratch a brand new rim, or break the sensor. Also, If plug doesn't work, then the computer will tell me if the tire is leaking air right???
Sorry to steal your thunder D's C6, but maybe this could help us both out.
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I thought that I accidentally posted this! I found a screw in my right rear runflat yesterday. Vette only has 700 miles on it. The screw is in the center of tread. I've plugged probably 6 tires myself over the past 15 years with the kit you buy at Wal Mart and never had a bit of problem. Any opinions on doing the same to this one would be appreciated.
I just think that I have as good of a chance at doing this myself as I do taking it somewhere and having them scratch a brand new rim, or break the sensor. Also, If plug doesn't work, then the computer will tell me if the tire is leaking air right???
Sorry to steal your thunder D's C6, but maybe this could help us both out.
I just think that I have as good of a chance at doing this myself as I do taking it somewhere and having them scratch a brand new rim, or break the sensor. Also, If plug doesn't work, then the computer will tell me if the tire is leaking air right???
Sorry to steal your thunder D's C6, but maybe this could help us both out.
That will depend on how fast you drive/fly.
Your choice!!!!
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I thought that I accidentally posted this! I found a screw in my right rear runflat yesterday. Vette only has 700 miles on it. The screw is in the center of tread. I've plugged probably 6 tires myself over the past 15 years with the kit you buy at Wal Mart and never had a bit of problem. Any opinions on doing the same to this one would be appreciated.
I just think that I have as good of a chance at doing this myself as I do taking it somewhere and having them scratch a brand new rim, or break the sensor. Also, If plug doesn't work, then the computer will tell me if the tire is leaking air right???
Sorry to steal your thunder D's C6, but maybe this could help us both out.
I just think that I have as good of a chance at doing this myself as I do taking it somewhere and having them scratch a brand new rim, or break the sensor. Also, If plug doesn't work, then the computer will tell me if the tire is leaking air right???
Sorry to steal your thunder D's C6, but maybe this could help us both out.
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I put a plug (Walmart) in my rear tire about 5,000 miles ago and no problem. Never any air loss.
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I thought that I accidentally posted this! I found a screw in my right rear runflat yesterday. Vette only has 700 miles on it. The screw is in the center of tread. I've plugged probably 6 tires myself over the past 15 years with the kit you buy at Wal Mart and never had a bit of problem. Any opinions on doing the same to this one would be appreciated.
I just think that I have as good of a chance at doing this myself as I do taking it somewhere and having them scratch a brand new rim, or break the sensor. Also, If plug doesn't work, then the computer will tell me if the tire is leaking air right???
Sorry to steal your thunder D's C6, but maybe this could help us both out.
I just think that I have as good of a chance at doing this myself as I do taking it somewhere and having them scratch a brand new rim, or break the sensor. Also, If plug doesn't work, then the computer will tell me if the tire is leaking air right???
Sorry to steal your thunder D's C6, but maybe this could help us both out.
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Thanks. I will be calling Good Year in the morning and try to get it to them to get it fixed with a patch and plug. I got to thinking about it and I figured it would be ridiculous for a new vette with 700 miles on it, to go with a plug only. I'll sleep better knowing I'll have a plug/patch combo. Thanks also to Wcberry for the great illustration. I'll re-post tomorrow night to let everyone know the relsults.