Date:         Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:33:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Tire Damage Question
Comments: To: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET>
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At  10/29/2009 05:14 PM, Mike wrote:
>
>   BTW, a plug is not good, as air pressure will work it's way
> around the plug and get between the plies, ultimately causing tread
> separation at speed.  Only a patch from the inside is acceptable
> and even then, NOWHERE near the sidewall or shoulder due to
> excessive flex that is normal on those areas.
>
>   If you do find someone willing to plug/ patch this hole, your
> surviving family members will know who to sue when it fails...........
>
>Mike B.




I have NEVER had a plug fail like that and I've had a LOT of
experience with tire plugs (they are not for the sidewall, with that
damage you are screwed).

As a plus I can't tell you how delighted I am to see someone use FEAR
as a selling point for their own particular view point, that was one
of the reasons I stopped reading the tire threads...





Rob
becida@comcast.net
Western WA state with a Subaru powered '84 Westy