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Date:         Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:56:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Trip Contingencies-Tire repairs
Comments: To: kovregaard@GMAIL.COM
In-Reply-To:  <ee935e050808250911p518a5a42xacf3fc3473d22f61@mail.gmail.com>
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Real simple basic what is allowed and how to repair tires. The combination plug/patch is the best way to go. A plug alone will evenatually allow air to get between the layers. A patch oly will allow water to get between the layers from the outside, rusting and expanding the steel belts

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/us/en/continental/automobile/themes/contiacademy/drivers_ed/tire_repair_en.pdf

Dennis

>From: Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Trip Contingencies >Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:11:16 -0700 > >Illegal to plug a tire? Sidewalls, yes, but the tread area? That's news to >me! What state? I've had several tires plugged by my local tire shop >without >question. Also plugged a tire myself and it's been fine for 16k miles. >Should I be taking this to the tire shop to be patched? > >Keith O


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