I think the reason shops will not plug is because some one years ago, got a plug and it failed because of poor repair.....cause accident and they got sued big time....so now, dealers will just say its too close and refuse to do it
Oh man, I know that feeling. Was driving home from work and hit a pot hole that blew out both the front and rear passenger tires.
Tires have "belts" in the sidewall for increased strength and rigidity that's required for carrying the vehicle load and cornering stability. This is the part that can become damaged which will compromise the integrity of the tire since this is where all of the force is focused. This is the exact reason you don't repair a tire who's sidewall has become compromised. The "1-inch rule" or whatever you've heard is just extra precaution but as long as the sidewall is intact and undamaged it's fine to repair. Someone's lawyer somewhere made up the "1-inch rule" because that's what lawyers do. There's is nothing dangerous about plugging a tire with a screw hole in the tread area. Tire shops will often tell someone who doesn't know these things "it's dangerous" because it's easier to sell a new tire and all of the service that comes with said new tire. The average consumer isn't going to question if it's a "safety" issue. The reality is that in most cases it's not. That's all I'm saying is what I would do. There's no need for debate what I would do so why you chose to come at me I have no idea. Your messages towards me are almost always inflammatory and it's unnecessary & distracting. If you have an issue with me feel free to send me a PM to discuss otherwise take your hostility elsewhere.
Agreed. I've explained why I said what I said to avoid confusion since words have been put in my mouth to misrepresent what I was saying. I've also invited the other member who appears to have a chip on his should to private message me if he wishes to discuss further to avoid distracting these threads.
