Date:         Tue, 22 Aug 2000 03:08:03 -0000
Reply-To:     John P <jmp@bt-pacific.co.nz>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John P <jmp@bt-pacific.co.nz>
Subject:      Re: Important tire saftey
Comments: To: Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
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The correct method is to take the tyre off the rim and plug and patch from
the inside.(a 'patch ' with a 'plug' sticking out of it is used)
Yes I know a lot of tyre places plug from the outside, but it is not the
correct method of repairing a puncture on a tubless tyre.
Regards
John.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 2:25 AM
Subject: Re: Important tire saftey


> All the tire shops I've ever been to will plug radial tires...
> I don't think they'd do that here in California if it were not safe... due
> to our liability laws here :)
>
> Bill
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Smith" <TSmith5041@aol.com>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 7:15 PM
> Subject: Re: Important tire saftey
>
>
> > From what I've heard radial tires should never be plugged but should be
> taken
> > off, dismounted and hot patched from the inside, to help preserve the
> > integrity of the belts. Also, since side walls are thinner than tread
> areas
> > they shouldn't be patched at all. These are things that I've heard from
> > various sources but they make sense to me.
> > Also, something unrelated: Brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years
as
> it
> > absorbs moisture which lowers the boiling temp of the liquid and can
lead
> to
> > brake failure during periods of extended braking (Mountain driving). The
> > problem is the water turns to vapor which is a compressible gas so the
> pedal
> > goes to the floor instead of transmitting the foot force thru the
> > incompressible brake fluid to the brakes. Also, the water settles in the
> > lowest spots (wheel cylinders), causing rust and pitting and they start
> > leaking.
> > Sorry about rambling on, hope this helps someone.
> >
> > Tom Smith
> > Charlotte, NC
> > 83.5 Westie
> >