What's the most amount of plugs you have ever had in a single tire?I've had 3.I was flat broke.
how many plugs are in your tire?
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Originally Posted By: addyguy
I've seen 3 or 4 in one tire. If done properly, not a problem, really.
I feel better now.
I've seen 3 or 4 in one tire. If done properly, not a problem, really.
I feel better now.
I'm pretty sure I have been up to three and wasn't short money at the time. There is nothing wrong with three internally installed plugs done right.
I've had a tire repaired twice, that was it.
I would do more.. As long as it holds air, who cares..
I would do more.. As long as it holds air, who cares..
Originally Posted By: Win
I thought plugs destroyed the speed rating of a tire?
Old ladies rule of the thumb is to reduce the speed rating by one grade on a motorcycle tire when it's plugged. I would be less concerned on a car tire.
That assumes a well installed internal plug. I would be as paranoid as you are for externally installed rope plugs.
I thought plugs destroyed the speed rating of a tire?
Old ladies rule of the thumb is to reduce the speed rating by one grade on a motorcycle tire when it's plugged. I would be less concerned on a car tire.
That assumes a well installed internal plug. I would be as paranoid as you are for externally installed rope plugs.
What's the rule of thumb for us old men ??...
Back when I had just gotten my 2nd car I was broke & desperate. Bought a used tire. Looked at the tread but didn't look inside it. Got a nail in it and went to have it repaired. The guy pulled it off then told me there was no way he was going to patch it.
It already had 16 patches in it. After that I inspected any used tires much more closely.
It already had 16 patches in it. After that I inspected any used tires much more closely.
Before I satrted doing business at Discount Tire, I had at least one maybe two of the external DIY rope plugs for many many miles. Worst that would happen is after some time the tire might develop a slow leak at the plug site. The closer to the edge and if up front, in front drive vehicle, the shorter they would last.
Now though, I'd take it to DT to get it fixed from the inside or replaced.
Now though, I'd take it to DT to get it fixed from the inside or replaced.
I've had 15 on a hay wagon tire. Speed rating is was not an issue.
I've had two in two tires on at the same time. That's external, too. I ran over a board with two nails in it. It got both my front and back tires on one side. I've had no problem ever with plugs. However, in that situation, I used it as an excuse to go to tire rack and by a new set of General Altimaxes.
Originally Posted By: sayjac
Before I satrted doing business at Discount Tire, I had at least one maybe two of the external DIY rope plugs for many many miles. Worst that would happen is after some time the tire might develop a slow leak at the plug site. The closer to the edge and if up front, in front drive vehicle, the shorter they would last.
Now though, I'd take it to DT to get it fixed from the inside or replaced.
The Seconded day of owner ship with this Taurus, i ran over a screw on the front tire..... Went and bought a external rope plug kit, put it in, and did not have problems..... 4K miles now. But i should carry an extra, just because.
Before I satrted doing business at Discount Tire, I had at least one maybe two of the external DIY rope plugs for many many miles. Worst that would happen is after some time the tire might develop a slow leak at the plug site. The closer to the edge and if up front, in front drive vehicle, the shorter they would last.
Now though, I'd take it to DT to get it fixed from the inside or replaced.
The Seconded day of owner ship with this Taurus, i ran over a screw on the front tire..... Went and bought a external rope plug kit, put it in, and did not have problems..... 4K miles now. But i should carry an extra, just because.
Originally Posted By: Papa Bear
What's the rule of thumb for us old men ??...
Drive fast enough not to block the traffic, but slow enough to be safe with any tires.
What's the rule of thumb for us old men ??...
Drive fast enough not to block the traffic, but slow enough to be safe with any tires.
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