Who would repair this and drive on it?
12-28-2011, 09:15 PM
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It's within the "no-go" zone: within one inch of the sidewall.
No shop would even consider plugging it; that's a lawsuit waiting to happen. And with most plugs, it's nearly impossible to make them stick properly to the constantly changing shape of the tread-to-sidewall area. If you dismount the tire, check for rubber crumbs. If it has any, the tire is junk. Well, actually, it is junk since it's not safe to repair.
I plug/patch tires for a living (tech at Goodyear).
No shop would even consider plugging it; that's a lawsuit waiting to happen. And with most plugs, it's nearly impossible to make them stick properly to the constantly changing shape of the tread-to-sidewall area. If you dismount the tire, check for rubber crumbs. If it has any, the tire is junk. Well, actually, it is junk since it's not safe to repair.
I plug/patch tires for a living (tech at Goodyear).
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12-28-2011, 11:15 PM
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Well seeing as he already plugged it, I'd say it was doable since he hasn't reported back besides that it was working. I worked at goodyear back in the day, and although I wouldn't do it for a customer, I sure as hell would do it for my own tire. It's more than fine.
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12-29-2011, 01:29 AM
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It's within the "no-go" zone: within one inch of the sidewall.
No shop would even consider plugging it; that's a lawsuit waiting to happen. And with most plugs, it's nearly impossible to make them stick properly to the constantly changing shape of the tread-to-sidewall area. If you dismount the tire, check for rubber crumbs. If it has any, the tire is junk. Well, actually, it is junk since it's not safe to repair.
I plug/patch tires for a living (tech at Goodyear).
No shop would even consider plugging it; that's a lawsuit waiting to happen. And with most plugs, it's nearly impossible to make them stick properly to the constantly changing shape of the tread-to-sidewall area. If you dismount the tire, check for rubber crumbs. If it has any, the tire is junk. Well, actually, it is junk since it's not safe to repair.
I plug/patch tires for a living (tech at Goodyear).
Hasn't leaked yet.
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