So I can patch this tire, right?
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So I can patch this tire, right?
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Sorry to see it.
In Germany not possible for 300+ rated tyres. You wont find anybody to do it.
Other locations might be possible. It seems it is not on the shoulder.
In Germany not possible for 300+ rated tyres. You wont find anybody to do it.
Other locations might be possible. It seems it is not on the shoulder.
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Is it loosing air? Maybe just unscrew it. Might not be that big.
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These are for the street.
No serious air loss, but I think it just happened today. I'm pretty sure it's small - about a 1 cm long if I had to guess.
No serious air loss, but I think it just happened today. I'm pretty sure it's small - about a 1 cm long if I had to guess.
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Interesting. I'm thinking the screw is exactly the same length (although his was in a much more questionable spot on the shoulder). Good to know. Hopefully this one didn't pierce through.
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Patch or plug remains the question, I guess. I had always thought that outside plugs were considered no bueno, but maybe I'm wrong on that?
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I keep a plug kit in my car with the slim and compressor.....I've plugged many tires and haven't had a issue. I even plugged a tire on my motorcycle before and ran it until it was time for fresh rubber.........Phil
#12
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If bubbles plug/ patch from the inside is best. Although hate to say it I have had no problem with plugs inc track. The main thing is not near the edge and dip the plug in valconising cement. Carl
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I've plugged tires many times on our cars. Never had any problems. Balance was never affected. Like one of the earlier posters said, I carry a plug kit in every car, along with a pliers to pull out the offending nail/screw.
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I've run both patched and plugged tires and not had issues. Patch seems to be the more confidence-inspiring solution, but it's obviously more time-consuming and difficult since it requires a tire mounting machine, whereas a plug can be implemented at the track if you pick up a nail there. Tire Rack says that the recommended solution is to do both.