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Denis · 07-22-2014, 07:32 AM

found this when i pulled on base this morning...Happy Tuesday everyone!

BMR Sales · 07-22-2014, 08:22 AM

Dang, not a good way to start a Tuesday!!! And I bet the tire shop will say that it is too close to the sidewall to patch it.....so you gotta buy a new tire. Well, at least that's what they told me when mine was like that. I wish you better luck than me!!!

Sir Nuke · 07-22-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Dang, not a good way to start a Tuesday!!! And I bet the tire shop will say that it is too close to the sidewall to patch it.....so you gotta buy a new tire. Well, at least that's what they told me when mine was like that. I wish you better luck than me!!!

IF I was told that.....and couldn't find someone that would do it. I would buy a DIY plug kit and go with it. GRANTED its certainly not ideal, but .......

CruisingSpeed · 07-22-2014, 08:28 AM

Awwwwwwe shit!!!!

Denis · 07-22-2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

IF I was told that.....and couldn't find someone that would do it. I would buy a DIY plug kit and go with it. GRANTED its certainly not ideal, but .......

THAT is exactly the plan.

Sir Nuke · 07-22-2014, 10:42 AM

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THAT is exactly the plan.

I have had one of those for YEARS! if for no other reason than an emergency back-up when out on the road. as we ALL know....murphy will find you at the worst possible moment, and if you are not prepared....the situation becomes twice as bad.

You can get those kits with the tools and all for about $10 at Walmart.

Denis · 07-22-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

I have had one of those for YEARS! if for no other reason than an emergency back-up when out on the road. as we ALL know....murphy will find you at the worst possible moment, and if you are not prepared....the situation becomes twice as bad.

You can get those kits with the tools and all for about $10 at Walmart.

in all honety, i think im going to plug it as opposed to patching it just because these tires are almost done as it is. going to be getting a new set probably within the next three months or so. idk if its worth it to have them pull it off just to patch it when im only gonna put a few more thousand miles on them anyway.

Mean Green Z28 · 07-22-2014, 11:32 AM

I try not to use the diy plug kits cos it can damage the belts. I'd take that to a place that can actually patch it from the inside and not use a plug. Best solution for performance tire; or any tire.

shibbs · 07-22-2014, 11:34 AM

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I try not to use the diy plug kits cos it can damage the belts. I'd take that to a place that can actually patch it from the inside and not use a plug. Best solution for performance tire; or any tire.

We've found someone who works at a tire shop!

Sir Nuke · 07-22-2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

I try not to use the diy plug kits cos it can damage the belts. I'd take that to a place that can actually patch it from the inside and not use a plug. Best solution for performance tire; or any tire.

very true.....and what I normally do.....for me....I have had one as an emergency back up.....better than being stranded.

el ess A · 07-22-2014, 12:46 PM

Gives new meaning to the term "bolt-on".

I think screws were meant to be in the rim to the tire bead when drag racing...no?

Good luck with the repair.

Denis · 07-22-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mean Green Z28

I try not to use the diy plug kits cos it can damage the belts. I'd take that to a place that can actually patch it from the inside and not use a plug. Best solution for performance tire; or any tire.

true story.

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We've found someone who works at a tire shop!

hahaha!

Mean Green Z28 · 07-22-2014, 01:27 PM

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We've found someone who works at a tire shop!

Is that a good or bad thing? lol, I did back in my college days.

Every time I used to run a reamer through to clean up/open up the hole enough to put a plug in, I used to feel the reamer run along and break the steel belts in there ... never felt right. So, whenever I could I would do a proper patch; atleast on performance cars.

Need4speed_motorsports · 07-22-2014, 01:53 PM

Well look at the bright side, you've got more traction on snow and ice, now

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el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,687	Gives new meaning to the term "bolt-on". I think screws were meant to be in the rim to the tire bead when drag racing...no? Good luck with the repair. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

07-22-2014, 08:22 AM	#2
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Dang, not a good way to start a Tuesday!!! And I bet the tire shop will say that it is too close to the sidewall to patch it.....so you gotta buy a new tire. Well, at least that's what they told me when mine was like that. I wish you better luck than me!!!

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Need4speed_motorsports Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 4,656 View My Garage	Well look at the bright side, you've got more traction on snow and ice, now