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Old 08-23-2006, 10:54 AM   #5
MNBoxster
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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster
Do this, IF the foreign object isnt in the sidewall...Dont plug the hole, Take the flat tire to a tire ship and have them Patch the tire...NOT PLUG...some plugs have the tendensy to leak and or fallout if not installed correctly. Never the less, plugs were originaly intended for temperary use not as a permanent solution.

Patching is much more safer, reliable and the tire shop will balance your tire after installing it back onto the rim.
Hi,

FYI, the DOT/NHTSA recommends that a Radial Tire be repaired with both a Patch and a Plug. This will involve demounting the Tire to do the work and so will need to be balanced upon remounting as well. See: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/TireSafety/ridesonit/brochure.html about 2/3 down the page. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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