John in LB
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Here is an article that explains it:
The cost at a tire store to repair a tire is ~$20...
The cost at a tire store to repair a tire is ~$20...
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Very true, same for a tubeless tire blowout, it just doesn’t happen. Run flats yes, but not a blow out.I appreciate the response and attention to safety. That said, you don't know anyone who has died from a tire plug failure. You don't know anyone who knows someone who died of a tire plug failure.
The problem is when the nail is in the outer part of the tread and tires stores won’t repair it. Tire stores will remove the tire and remove the nail then tell you the tire can’t be fixed.The cost at a tire store to repair a tire is ~$20...
The loss of the front tire caused the vehicle to violently change direction and swerve into the other lane before I had a chance to react.
I trust my work over anyone else. YMMV!Most tire stores will not plug a puncture in that area, as it flexes significantly when driving and more prone to failure than a similar puncture more centered in the tread.
Tesla and tire stores would recommend a tire replacement. Of course, you could save yourself some money by sticking some Monkey Grip plug in to seal the sir leak, but you would totally be on your own as far as risk.
As Clint Eastwood would say..."Are you feeling lucky, Punk?"
Way to drum up a new customer!I went to Discount Tire, fully expecting to be charged for the screw in my tire, but they repaired it for free even though it was an OEM tire not purchased from them. Of course this assumes it is repairable and has no damage to the sidewall.
Ya think? I never had a blowout except a few on a motor scooter. Gimme the back any day!It'a actually safer to put the repaired tire on the front. You have steering control of the front but no control of the rear.
with your best dukes of hazard scream...Who experiences "a blowout" due to a failed repair? The only time I've experienced "a blowout" is when my car is hurtling through the air, or otherwise smashing violently into obstacles only maniacs hit.
Worst case, the repair is insufficient, causing a gradual reduction in pressure, necessitating replacement at some point.
"Countless crash test studies prove that it is much easier to maintain control over a vehicle if it is the front tire that suffers a blowout. That’s because even if there is are major tire defects causing the blowout, you’ll still have the ability to steer the vehicle."
Tips for Handling a Tire Blowout | Travelers Insurance
How you handle a tire blowout can make a difference in preventing an accident. Learn how to handle a tire blowout, tire blowout causes and more from Travelers.www.travelers.com
While working for a major tire company, I taught about 1500 drivers how to successfully handle a tire blowout. We affixed plastic explosive to the tire sidewall, which not only blew out the tire but also realistically simulated the petrifying noise of a burst tire. The lesson happened at 60 to 65 mph, with simulated blowouts on the front and rear tires of cars, pickups, minivans, and sport-utility vehicles. I rode in the right seat and pushed a big red button to cause the explosion.
No one lost control. In fact, we were so certain the students would always get a successful result that we didn't permit them to wear helmets,
YUP. Watch my video. PLug if possible! I learned to take all the air out.. makes it easier
is that like killing two stones with one birdA tire with no air pressure is like trying to put a square peg in a round hole. YMMV!