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I just put a new set of tires on my pickup a couple of weeks ago and probably have less than 200 miles on them Bought the roadside warranty with them that is supposed to cover repair/replacement of the them in case of damage. Bolt is probably 3/16". Should this be a repair or replace? Brought it into the store this morning and they repaired. I was thinking it would probably be replaced due to its proximity to the sidewall.
That's far enough in from the edge that it wouldn't bother me. Just wondering, did they patch or plug it? A lot of people don't like plugs. I use them all the time. We get things stuck in tires at the ranch on a somewhat regular basis. I have a kit with large and small plugs. A large plug in that hole with some Barge glue would be a lifetime repair. I've never had one fail yet.
That's far enough in from the edge that it wouldn't bother me. Just wondering, did they patch or plug it? A lot of people don't like plugs. I use them all the time. We get things stuck in tires at the ranch on a somewhat regular basis. I have a kit with large and small plugs. A large plug in that hole with some Barge glue would be a lifetime repair. I've never had one fail yet.
Pretty sure it was a patch, they had it off the rim.
The days when a patch was best is when tires had no steel belts. Todays plugs are a rope style impregnated with sealant that not only stops the leak but also helps protect the exposed steel from rusting and causing premature tread failure. I've done both over the years and if I have to repair one of my own tires, it gets a plug. The only thing better is a patch/plug combo. Patch alone will not stop the steel belts from moisture exposure. Also after a few years the plug may dry out and leak, it can be removed and replugged for many more care free miles.
Repair or Replace?
