DANG IT! There's a jackstand under Dad's Mistress! |
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DANG IT! There's a jackstand under Dad's Mistress! |
Jamie |
Feb 17 2008, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,031 Joined: 13-October 04 From: Georgetown,KY Member No.: 2,939 Region Association: South East States |
Just had to dig out a jackstand for the RR tire replacement on Dad's Mistress, my 73 all original teener. Put new Michelin Pilots on all 4 corners less than 100 mi. ago, and drove her to Krogers to freshen up the battery charge. Came out to find a shiny nail in the very edge of the tread, and when I pulled it out the tire went flat PRONTO! Did I mention that it was 16 degrees F, and I'm changing the flat in a busy Kroger parking lot? Took it to tire dealer and it has to be replaced, so here's the question- do any of you CSOB's buy road hazzard insurance on your new rubber? This might be my first time to do so-it's $11 per tire for life of tread, which should be a long time on the "Mistress." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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Joe Ricard |
Feb 17 2008, 12:17 PM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I buy repair plugs.
6 bucks worth last me about a year. After Katrina we were using a pack a week for 4 cars. I have plugged nail holes in RX-8 tires, 914 tires E load rated F150 tires D rated Trailer tires. and a side wall of the trailer tire in an emergency. All nail holes can be patched from the inside No reason to replace a tire unless the place wants to sell you a new tire AGAIN. |
roadster fan |
Feb 17 2008, 05:47 PM
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Project Frankenstein !!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,009 Joined: 24-November 05 From: Aptos, CA Member No.: 5,184 Region Association: Northern California |
All nail holes can be patched from the inside No reason to replace a tire unless the place wants to sell you a new tire AGAIN. Doesn't it depend on how close to the sidewall the nail hole is. I have heard this discussed before but dont remember all the details. Also, IMHO I would replace the tire if their is any question, especially if you drive it hard. I do not trust 18 year old employee tire shop repairs. Just my .02 Jim |
jesiv |
Feb 17 2008, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 5-August 07 From: Pensacola/Milton, Florida Member No.: 7,975 Region Association: Northern California |
Once I started keeping my cars I buy the insurance. So I don't have to pay for balance, rotation and hazard. If you keep your cars it is a good investment.
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ws91420 |
Feb 17 2008, 07:57 PM
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Yes I have one a Lensley 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,063 Joined: 10-September 03 From: Ruther Glen,VA (halfway between sticks and civilization) Member No.: 1,137 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Tire manufacture guidelines no repair within an inch of the sidewall or in sidewall. Also any repair negates the speed rating of the tire.
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Spoke |
Feb 18 2008, 06:21 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Doesn't it depend on how close to the sidewall the nail hole is. I had a tire with a hole on the edge of the tread. Took it to 3 places and no one would touch it. They all said that the flex from the sidewall/tread interface causes plugs to give up. Ended up replacing the tire. |
SirAndy |
Feb 19 2008, 07:07 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,641 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
so here's the question- do any of you CSOB's buy road hazzard insurance on your new rubber? my last two sets of street tires came from big-o-tires. both times, it came with a lifetime fix-a-flat and re-balancing whenever i feel like it. they even fixed 3 (three) nails in the jeep for just $20 even thought i didn't buy the jeep tires from them ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Andy |
orthobiz |
Feb 19 2008, 07:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Now that you know pulling the puncturing object out leads to an immediate flat, you also know that if you come across a knife or screwdriver sticking in someone's chest or leg or something, LEAVE IT IN until you're in the OR!!!!!
biz |
Eric_Shea |
Feb 20 2008, 07:18 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I have Vanessa take the car in. For some reason it's free for her but $20.00 for me... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
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Pat Garvey |
Feb 20 2008, 07:35 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Now that you know pulling the puncturing object out leads to an immediate flat, you also know that if you come across a knife or screwdriver sticking in someone's chest or leg or something, LEAVE IT IN until you're in the OR!!!!! biz Uhh, thanks biz - I'll remeber that next time someone stabs me with a screwdriver. Shit, I've already stabbed myself with just about everything in the garage. If I'd left everything in I'd look like Scissorhands, with garage materials instead of cutting implements. Good to hear from you! How goes it woth the "basting bag"? Does it work? Pat |
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