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F/F

11-07-2004 17:03:20




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I have a new set of tires on my pickup truck and ran over a piece of metal in the road and punctured the tire. My question is what is the best way to repair the tire? What do the tire shops repair it with. Is the best way the plugs you push in and cut off, or is the best way to take the tire off the rim and patch the inside of the tire. The hole is perhaps a little less than 1/4 inch, very simular to a nail hole. Been a long time since I have patched a tire, thanks for any help.

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Bruster

11-10-2004 12:57:43




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to F/F, 11-07-2004 17:03:20  
the ONLY repair that will be accepted by ALL tire manufactures, is a boot & plug repair. If you want ANY WARRENTY left on those new tires, you better have the place where you bought them, repair that tire, or they can refuse to warranty the tire for not being "professionally" repaired. This is what I've seen selling and repairing truck tires for the last 19 years, hope it helps



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Leland

11-09-2004 15:41:09




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to F/F, 11-07-2004 17:03:20  
Use a patch plug to repair this hole combines best of both. Looks like a patch with a steel spike. don't depend on plugs alone they always cause problems down the road. took out plenty and patched tire in shop.



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Bob - MI

11-08-2004 06:00:35




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to F/F, 11-07-2004 17:03:20  
Take it in and get it fixed. Won"t cost more than $10.00 and it"s back on the road right away. Not worth your time. Did you get the road hazard warranty when you bought the tires? If so, it"s covered at no charge.



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Rockin' Farmer

11-10-2004 13:25:24




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to Bob - MI, 11-08-2004 06:00:35  
Bob,

Around here it's between $15 and $25 to get a tire fixed. Most of the places stick a plug in, and gouge you $15 for a 30 second patch job. I finally bought a cheapo Harbor Freight tire machine to fix mine.

I've had pretty good luck with the old "rope and dope" plugs, when I'm either too busy, or not in the mood to break one down and patch it properly.

.02
Rockin' Farmer



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Brian in NY

11-08-2004 05:42:57




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to F/F, 11-07-2004 17:03:20  
Tire plugs, when used properly will last as long as the tire as long as the tire is used regularly. WHere they tend to fail is on tires that sit for long periods of time. Dry rot will attack a plug before it attacks the tire....But if you do a good plug job with the correct size plugs it will give you no problems whatsoever and is completely safe. TIRE PLUGS ARE NOT ILLEGAL.



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buickanddeere`

11-08-2004 11:31:22




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to Brian in NY, 11-08-2004 05:42:57  
In Ontario the old "rope & glue" tire plugs can be only sold to and used by private owner as an emergency repair only. The approved repair can only be on the face of the tire 1.0+ inches away from the sidewall. A "mushroom" plug is the only approved repair.



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RJ-AZ

11-07-2004 18:20:12




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to F/F, 11-07-2004 17:03:20  
We are using a new style patch that has a plug stem on it. You use a special carbide reamer in the hole, clean and buff and spread glue like for a regular patch, then push and pull the stem through the hole and roll the patch down. Cut off the stem that protrudes and you got it. By plugging the actual hole you seal out water and road salts form getting to and rusting the steel belt. Other yhan that a conventional patch on the inside will work well enough.

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MAC,IL

11-07-2004 17:41:10




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to F/F, 11-07-2004 17:03:20  
Have it taken off and patched inside. I dont think they can legally plug tires any more



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john in la

11-08-2004 04:06:16




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to MAC,IL, 11-07-2004 17:41:10  
A few years ago I would have agreed with you on patching the tire but with the advances in plugs it has gotten just as good as patches.

Our tire man uses only plugs on our tires and we haul hazardous materials on tires that carry 8500+ lbs per tire. We have not had any problems with the plugged tires.



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MPK

11-07-2004 21:26:15




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 Re: Tire Repair in reply to MAC,IL, 11-07-2004 17:41:10  
I have used this kit from the Nealey Co.with perfect results. Here is the site, www.tirerepairkit.com



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