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Oct 2, 2012 | 01:49 PM

#48451

94cherokeeman

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From: Partlow, va

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 i6, 307 injectors

Put these in today

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Oct 2, 2012 | 01:52 PM

#48452

Pudgy Fingers

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From: New Market

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuzican

dont ya think you should put that in your build thread? lol

speaking of which, the tire with the hole in the sidewall I'm going to use as a spare since it does still hold some air, and maybe a plug/patch will help it hold a little better, better than just throwing it out.

No not really but that's my opinion.

Oct 2, 2012 | 01:58 PM

#48453

zwhiz

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From: Alaska

Model: Cherokee

haha awesome

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:07 PM

#48454

kuzican

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From: Forest Hill, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudgy Fingers

No not really but that's my opinion.

well you're a tire guy. it's not a super fast leak, so I figured it would work as a spare, instead of just throwing it away.

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:09 PM

#48455

jakbob

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From: Pasadena, MD

Year: 1987

Model: Wagoneer

Engine: Renix 4.0

I dont know what shop would patch or plug the sidewall for you... a lot of shops wont even touch it. Liability.

Last edited by jakbob; Oct 2, 2012 at 02:11 PM. Reason: im at the hospital... stuff happens

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:24 PM

#48456

kuzican

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From: Forest Hill, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jakbob

I dont know what shop would patch or plug the sidewall for you... a lot of shops wont even touch it. Liability.

probably wouldn't have a shop do it, or my uncles shop (which is where we bought the tires, and will probably get the new one from) so there won't be liability with them I guess. having that as a spare would be better then the tiny *** rubber donut. especially out on the trail.

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:25 PM

#48457

Pudgy Fingers

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From: New Market

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jakbob

I dont know what shop would patch or plug the sidewall for you... a lot of shops wont even touch it. Liability.

Gas stations unfortunately do it.

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:27 PM

#48458

jakbob

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From: Pasadena, MD

Year: 1987

Model: Wagoneer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pudgy Fingers

Gas stations unfortunately do it.

True... although i dont count those as shops lol

I still wouldnt run a patched sidewall tire as a spare.

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:32 PM

#48459

kuzican

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From: Forest Hill, Maryland

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jakbob

True... although i dont count those as shops lol

I still wouldnt run a patched sidewall tire as a spare.

better than nothing? and the hole is at the top near the tread. the tire itself still holds air

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:37 PM

#48460

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuzican

better than nothing? and the hole is at the top near the tread. the tire itself still holds air

that's the worst place. Got a hole in one of mine a while back in the same spot - brand new tire also.

Tire is junk now - no saving / patching it if the shoulder is damaged.

Oct 2, 2012 | 02:46 PM

#48461

kuzican

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From: Forest Hill, Maryland

Year: 1998

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Originally Posted by dukie564

that's the worst place. Got a hole in one of mine a while back in the same spot - brand new tire also.

Tire is junk now - no saving / patching it if the shoulder is damaged.

well, guess I'll just see. won't be driving on it until i get a new tire anyway.

Oct 2, 2012 | 03:26 PM

#48462

jakbob

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From: Pasadena, MD

Year: 1987

Model: Wagoneer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dukie564

that's the worst place. Got a hole in one of mine a while back in the same spot - brand new tire also.

Tire is junk now - no saving / patching it if the shoulder is damaged.

Thats where the tire flexes the most. Chuck it

Oct 2, 2012 | 03:39 PM

#48463

zwhiz

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From: Alaska

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kuzican

well, guess I'll just see. won't be driving on it until i get a new tire anyway.

Patching a sidewall is a terrible idea. But if its a temp trail spare I dont see a problem. I had a side wall gash I stuffed with 4 plugs and drove on it for a month. It was scary but it was that or walk.

Oct 2, 2012 | 03:52 PM

#48464

Pudgy Fingers

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From: New Market

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakbob

True... although i dont count those as shops lol

I still wouldnt run a patched sidewall tire as a spare.

I'm with you but talking to these young kids...

Oct 2, 2012 | 04:02 PM

#48465

mikefrost

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From: Bowie, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

You'll be fine just stuffing a couple of plugs in it and use for a TRAIL spare only. Dont drive on the road or highway with it but it'll be good enough to get you off the trail