Replace tire or new set?
07-20-2018, 03:02 AM
#11
If the puncture is more than an inch from the sidewall, patch/plug it. The big tire retailer around here used a hybrid patch/plug, that works quite well. If you're
a customer, they'll do it for free.
a customer, they'll do it for free.
07-20-2018, 07:23 AM
#13
Senior Member
Discount Tire will patch, not plug, for free, IF it is safe to do so. IMO, the nail is not too close, the body is further in than the head, but DT would know. Next time do not plug it, it creates a bigger hole, might now be too close.
07-20-2018, 07:45 AM
#14
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Yea I shouldn't have. 
07-20-2018, 08:04 AM
#15
Senior Member
Yea I shouldn't have. Attachment 548264
I had the same problem, took three tries to get a perfect seal. I pulled the plugs out twice, on the final try I smeared the plug and hole with superglue... been months and thousands of miles and no problems..
Note let all the air out of the tire before applying the glue.. Than let it set for awhile before inflating..
Last edited by Livoniabob; 07-20-2018 at 08:14 AM.
07-20-2018, 08:27 AM
#16
Senior Member
a proper plug/patch will work on that and last the life of the tire.
with the right glue and install will make it all undetectable to anyone but the guy who removes it in 5 years to slap a new set on.
But you may as well check the road hazard coverage from whoever you bought the tire from. It may have been included and you can get it replaced for free.
But you may as well check the road hazard coverage from whoever you bought the tire from. It may have been included and you can get it replaced for free.
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07-20-2018, 08:40 AM
#17
I had the same problem, took three tries to get a perfect seal. I pulled the plugs out twice, on the final try I smeared the plug and hole with superglue... been months and thousands of miles and no problems..
Note let all the air out of the tire before applying the glue.. Than let it set for awhile before inflating..
I don't know if I'd use superglue?? Just get the kit that includes a little tube of rubber cement (self vulcanizing) and apply it to the plug string and tire. I've never had one leak from something as small as a nail hole.
The tire stores generally go by the recommendations of rma.org. However RMA does not care about the tire owner's pocketbook. They only care about selling more tires and eliminating any liability for their members. You stand a greater chance of your vehicle being stuck from a falling meteorite then having a properly installed tire plug causing major blowout. Just don't plug into a sidewall.
07-20-2018, 08:43 AM
#18
I use dynaplugs because they can't come out and don't increase the size of the hole. Too late for you though.
07-20-2018, 08:44 AM
#19
Senior Member
Plug patch combo all day long!
07-20-2018, 08:59 AM
#20
Senior Member
I don't know if I'd use superglue?? Just get the kit that includes a little tube of rubber cement (self vulcanizing) and apply it to the plug string and tire. I've never had one leak from something as small as a nail hole.
The tire stores generally go by the recommendations of rma.org. However RMA does not care about the tire owner's pocketbook. They only care about selling more tires and eliminating any liability for their members. You stand a greater chance of your vehicle being stuck from a falling meteorite then having a properly installed tire plug causing major blowout. Just don't plug into a sidewall.
The tire stores generally go by the recommendations of rma.org. However RMA does not care about the tire owner's pocketbook. They only care about selling more tires and eliminating any liability for their members. You stand a greater chance of your vehicle being stuck from a falling meteorite then having a properly installed tire plug causing major blowout. Just don't plug into a sidewall.