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04-04-2001, 04:04 AM
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Plug or patch I still have some miles left in them and the nail is in the center of the rear tire.
I have plugged tires in other cars without a problem. For some stupid reason I have OCB with this car but dont see the need replace them just yet.
I have plugged tires in other cars without a problem. For some stupid reason I have OCB with this car but dont see the need replace them just yet.
04-04-2001, 04:11 AM
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ONLY patch a tire. No tire manufacturer will ever say it is ok to use a plug other than as an emergency only fix. Have it patched correctly and you will not have a problem.
Make sure the shop has a tire bead breaker that uses the polyurathane rollers (like skateboard wheels) to unmount your tire otherwise they can scrape up your wheels.
Make sure the shop has a tire bead breaker that uses the polyurathane rollers (like skateboard wheels) to unmount your tire otherwise they can scrape up your wheels.
04-04-2001, 08:04 AM
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my previous response from this thread: http://www.s2000online.com/forums/showthre...hp?threadid=417
I worked at Discount Tire back in the college days - definately go with the patch on the inside - if they plug it, tell them to unplug it and patch it from the inside. Both processes require the tire to be taken off the rim, but only a few extra minutes to patch it up. You've gotta grind down a little bit of the rubber inside the tire so there is something for the glue to stick to when the patch is applied. The plug, well, its just a plug that's threaded through.
and this thread:
http://www.s2000online.com/forums/showthre...p?threadid=5648
they will see where the weight came off, mark it - thing is, this is the important part - they typically do not rebalance the wheels on repairs - you need to make sure they do! the balance of the tire IS changed when you put on a patch and the tire doesn't go on 'exactly' like it was before. Make sure they re-spin it on the balancer and use an aluminum stick-on weight on the inside of the wheel.
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p.s. - make sure you get a patch, not just a plug. it only takes a few minutes extra to do the patch and both require removing the tire from the wheel.
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I worked at Discount Tire back in the college days - definately go with the patch on the inside - if they plug it, tell them to unplug it and patch it from the inside. Both processes require the tire to be taken off the rim, but only a few extra minutes to patch it up. You've gotta grind down a little bit of the rubber inside the tire so there is something for the glue to stick to when the patch is applied. The plug, well, its just a plug that's threaded through.
and this thread:
http://www.s2000online.com/forums/showthre...p?threadid=5648
they will see where the weight came off, mark it - thing is, this is the important part - they typically do not rebalance the wheels on repairs - you need to make sure they do! the balance of the tire IS changed when you put on a patch and the tire doesn't go on 'exactly' like it was before. Make sure they re-spin it on the balancer and use an aluminum stick-on weight on the inside of the wheel.
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p.s. - make sure you get a patch, not just a plug. it only takes a few minutes extra to do the patch and both require removing the tire from the wheel.
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04-04-2001, 09:01 AM
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Mission accomplished thanks to all for their input I found a tire place who has the polyurathene thingy Bieg spoke of.
I had the tire patched rebalanced and a new stem. I am glad to say it is in my possesion with no scratches. All is good again.
total cost $22.79
The price you pay for quality work.
I had the tire patched rebalanced and a new stem. I am glad to say it is in my possesion with no scratches. All is good again.
total cost $22.79
The price you pay for quality work.
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