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Coach3rd !!
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• Chesapeake, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/21/2003 |
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 Posted:5/6/2003 09:29 |
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In case nobody knows about this:
What ever you do, Do not let anybody put a plug in your tire as a fix for a nail or any other object. A patch is really the only way to go. I bought my EX used and was not aware that the previous owner had one of the tires plugged. It ruined the tire with 85% tread left on it. Worse than that the tire co. showed me where the tire was separating!!  I am sure most everyone knows this but just wanted to make you all aware. Plugging ruins tires of this size and makes life dangerous on the road. My cost of replacement was $165.00.  Thanks COACH |
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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Posted:5/6/2003 10:33 |
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Thanks for the info, Coach. Sorry to hear about your troubles. $165 = OUCH!!! 
Rick
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:5/6/2003 13:36 |
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Yeah, from what I understand a plug & a patch on the inside is the only real way to go. Doing so [i]supposedly[/i] lowers the weight rating and speed rating by one level too.
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ROBERTH
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• Raleigh, NC, USA |
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• Registered on 3/23/2003 |
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Posted:5/7/2003 19:04 |
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I don't agree with not being able to plug a tire. I have plugged one heck of a lot of tires of all sizes and types, even on heavy construction equipment and never once had a single failure.
There is a trick to doing it right.
First, you must use the type of plug for the type of tire you are plugging. Example is to make sure you are using radial cord plugs for steel radial tires.
Second, you should use rubber cement to ease the plug when inserting into the tire, otherwise, the friction can damage the plug, or stretch it to where it will possibly pop out or fail prematurely.
Third, Make sure you use the rasp tool to clean the hole.
Fourth, make sure you allow the plug to set for a few minutes before you air it up and air it up slowly, watching to make sure the plug doesn't move. If it does, this is an early indicator that it will fail.
Fifth, make sure you trim the plug flush with the tire with a razor blade or equivalently sharp knife.
What I do worry about is plugging a Firestone! Never had them before, so never plugged one, but sure would be concerned about it.
You also could have a scenario that the plug is too close to the sidewall....that will not accept a plug due to too much flexing.
I have seen too many people plug a tire and not follow these rules....thus, they usually fail.  |
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Coach3rd !!
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• Chesapeake, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/21/2003 |
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Posted:5/7/2003 22:21 |
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I visited several different tire stores and they advised me that nobody in their right mind plugs tires anymore. That said especially on an EX. I don't know. I just go with the flow. I did see first hand what it did to mine. Take care.  |
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