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Topic: Fixing a flat on the side wall?
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Stimson
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I got a safety pin of all things stuck in my side wall. It is about an inch from the edge of the tire where the tread starts. I heard you can't use a plug on the side wall? Any truth to this? Anyone repair a flat on the side wall?
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Drew B
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Hey i don't know about a plug on a sidewall but a tire shop more than likely can patch for a fair price.
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Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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Stimson
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I patched it already with a plug, but heard its not a good idea.
America's tire will install those good plugs that go from the inside of the tire for free, regardless of who you bought your tires from ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif) I never pay for fixing flats, I either fix it myself or take it to America's tire and have it fixed for free.
[ March 16, 2003, 01:31 AM: Message edited by: st5150 ]
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ihatethesesns
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was writing my post befor I seen your reply.
[ March 16, 2003, 01:30 AM: Message edited by: ihatethesesns ]
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Posts: 1283 | From: Toy Shop | Registered: Dec 2001
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rokcrln
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JMHO~ Get a new tire unless you only plan on driving 5-10mph sso that way when it blows you will only get minimal damage! Side walls are nothing to play with. As far as americas tire they told you them would patch your side wall?? Or are you refering to normal patches? On my 4x4 I run $300. tires a pop and I have had small holes in side walls before and they just replace the tire and say it can not be patched on a side wall.
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73 Bronco EFI 351W
71 Chevy PU w/Vett LT1
Posts: 448 | From: Winters Ca. | Registered: Mar 2003
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saleen00925
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I had a hole still on the tread but near the sidewall and they still told me they wouldn't plug it because it wouldn't be safe.
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Posts: 244 | From: Sacramento CA | Registered: May 2002
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hidnn.o.s.
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Patch/plug a side wall? You are just begging for "disaster".
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R.I.P. Willie G. You are missed on this forum
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Glenn
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Yeah I heard that if you have any damage to the side walls, they are pretty much useless tires, replace them before something serious happens like a blow out on the freeway.
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Posts: 2009 | From: Stationed on a Pacific Island, Guam | Registered: Oct 2001
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yeah, just buy a new tire dude...
good luck!
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Posts: 1797 | From: Grass Valley, CA USA | Registered: Jul 2000
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Stimson
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Damn, $75-100 I don't have these days ![[Frown]](frown.gif) Anyone have a 225/15/60series tire lying around?
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BlackNGold
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by st5150:
[QB]I patched it already with a plug, but heard its not a good idea.
First of all, plugs and patches are 2 different things....
Whenever you use a plug you have to stab your tire with a plug tool.(looks like a T-handle screwdriver).By doing that you can brake and damage the threads of metal that hold and form the tire..This is very dangerous when doing it on a side wall due to the fact that this is were most of the pressure is on a tire when you are cornering or have a heavy load..
I would recommend patches only....They are just like a bicycle tire patch, that way you dont have to stab the tire to make a hole big enough for a plug..
I doubt that a safty pin actually did any damage to your tire...You should be OK with just a tire patch..
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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Stimson
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Rob- I already pluged the tire just so I could drive it home, you think removing it and patching it is a good idea?
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hidnn.o.s.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Get a tire. Go get a used one for $20 bucks.
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Fast472Mach1
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They dont patch sidewalls because of the pressure involved on the sidewall being greater than that of the tread. It will rip, its just a matter of when. But hey, buying a new rim and fixing body damage is probably much cheaper than getting a new tire on the car.
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Posts: 639 | From: Laguna West | Registered: Mar 2003
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