Tire Patch / Plug
05-25-2011, 08:31 AM
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Tire Patch / Plug
Well i managed to puncture my first tire ever last night, and it wasn't even off road 
must have hit a piece of metal or something off a construction truck
anyways, I was wondering if anyone knew if this type of puncture was fixable. It's an actual puncture, not a gash, and it's in one of my side lugs in my NEW tire
must have hit a piece of metal or something off a construction truck
anyways, I was wondering if anyone knew if this type of puncture was fixable. It's an actual puncture, not a gash, and it's in one of my side lugs in my NEW tire
05-25-2011, 08:34 AM
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nope... side wall damage. you can throw a tube in and use it offroad as a spare but that tire for on road use is a goner... Hopefuly the place you bought them from has a warranty
05-25-2011, 08:37 AM
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Ya. I don't think you could find a tire shop to fix that. I've done it before but it didn't hold air very long. Do what 96 said, tube it and spare it, or warranty.
05-25-2011, 09:06 AM
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what about mushroom plugs? I don't think the hole on the interior is very big, maybe nail side. I could plug the hole with my finger
05-25-2011, 09:12 AM
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it is only good as a spare with a tube or to be recycled.... you need a new tire
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05-25-2011, 11:01 AM
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It will compromise your and everyone else's safety if you do. They look fairly new so you might have a good chance for warranty.
05-25-2011, 11:05 AM
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05-25-2011, 11:07 AM
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i'm having a local shop look at it Friday to see if it's repairable.
There wasn't a road hazard warranty available on M/T tires.
If nothing else, i'll use it as a trail spare.
There wasn't a road hazard warranty available on M/T tires.
If nothing else, i'll use it as a trail spare.
05-25-2011, 11:08 AM
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Local Firestone store doesn't offer treadlife warranty or road hazard on a mud tire. Not saying that is that way everywhere but just FYI...
