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> what's the best place to get a flat tire, fixed?
SirAndy
post Jan 10 2005, 07:21 PM
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stupid question:
what's a good place to get a hole (screw) in a tire fixed?

i have a big-o-tires around the block, would they be able/willing to plug the hole ???
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post Jan 10 2005, 11:44 PM
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ok, so how does the patch work?


A patch is applied INSIDE the tire. The item that punctured the tire is removed and the hole is ENLARGED enough to be able to pull the plug part of the patch through the hole. The area inside the tire is roughed up for the glue to bond to and the patch is glued (VULCANIZED) to the inside of the tire. {I guess that this is describing a plug-patch}

Anyway, that is how I patch one up.

Remember, never try to plug/patch a performance tire, and only try to patch one that is punctured in the tread area and not in a sidewall.
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SirAndy   what's the best place to get a flat tire   Jan 10 2005, 07:21 PM
vsg914   $3.00 kit at flaps. Do it your self.   Jan 10 2005, 07:24 PM
jkeyzer   I think Discount Tire or America's Tire (I for...   Jan 10 2005, 07:27 PM
Cap'n Krusty   I would NEVER plug a radial tire. NEVER. Get it ...   Jan 10 2005, 07:27 PM
Mueller   most places charge you now.....it's $15 a...   Jan 10 2005, 07:28 PM
SirAndy   http:...   Jan 10 2005, 11:24 PM
JOHNMAN     Jan 10 2005, 11:44 PMmarkb   Wow, that's a new one on me. I've never he...   Jan 11 2005, 12:05 AM
skline   Americas tires used to do it for free. I had sever...   Jan 11 2005, 12:41 AM

 

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