Urgent: Replace tire or patch?

dudafunk · 04-03-2010, 03:27 PM

Hey 6spd, I didn't get it PLUGGED. I got it PATCHED. No shop was even talking about plugging a high performance tire. Having said that, would your opinion change?

6spd · 04-03-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dudafunk

Hey 6spd, I didn't get it PLUGGED. I got it PATCHED. No shop was even talking about plugging a high performance tire. Having said that, would your opinion change?

On plugs no, patches are iffy, especially when put on an area of the tire that flexes a lot, like where your puncture was. As a shop, you have to be careful because if a person has a blowout because of an improper plug or patch, the liability is on you. High performance or not, plugging is still a better choice. Modern plugs will outlast the tire itself. Just be careful and keep an eye on the tire, we don't need another wrecked 370Z story!

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dudafunk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 421 Drives: '09 370z Base Red AT Rep Power: 17	Hey 6spd, I didn't get it PLUGGED. I got it PATCHED. No shop was even talking about plugging a high performance tire. Having said that, would your opinion change?