Screwed tire
Nov 10, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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From: Oklahoma
Screwed tire
Found a screw in my front tire yesterday. What should I do, plug it or buck up and buy a new one? Tread is still pretty good.
Nov 10, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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From: ST. Louis
Plugs should work, I've ran plugs in Corvette tires over 150 mph on race tracks during Track Days.
Nov 10, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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From: Oklahoma
I'm leaning that way also.
Nov 10, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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From: south
There will be several who will say plug it, but if it was mine I would buy a new tire.
Nov 10, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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From: Janesville WI
Is the chance with your life worth a $5 plug or a $150 ish tire?
Nov 10, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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From: So Cal The Golden State
I plug my rear tire. But I would never plug or patch a front!!
Nov 10, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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From: Bethany, OK
I figure plugs are to get me home or someplace I can replace the tire. I wouldn't feel real secure knowing it was there.
Nov 10, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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From: Charleston, SC
If you have plenty of tread left have the tire patched.
Nov 10, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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From: Crystal Lake Illinois
New tire ride with peace of mind.
Nov 10, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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From: Washington , Pa
I'd go with the new tire also.Why take chances?
