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can't patch a side wall....lol only if the thread gets a nail/screw/etc, it can be patched. they take a grinder to the inner part of the tire, glue on a

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Old 08-12-2009, 09:33 PM   #1 (permalink)
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can't patch a side wall....lol

only if the thread gets a nail/screw/etc, it can be patched.

they take a grinder to the inner part of the tire, glue on a patch...done.
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can't patch a side wall....lol

only if the thread gets a nail/screw/etc, it can be patched.

they take a grinder to the inner part of the tire, glue on a patch...done.
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I would guess that the tire was on the right rear? One easy way to get a nail is going off on the shoulder to get around someone making a left turn. The nails all wind up there with the rest of the road debris.
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Just paid $400 for a nail in my rear tire 2 weeks ago.
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