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sunflowerseed

(417 posts)

6. I ran two with a plug on my daily driver

Reply to multigraincracker (Original post)

Sun Jul 9, 2023, 04:28 PM

Jul 2023

Until all the tires needed replaced. I've never had a plug leak. I keep a plug kit in my truck and do it myself.

Obviously I vote keep your $$, fuck a corporation and roll with it.

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Had a flat tire a few days ago. Now I'm [View all] multigraincracker Jul 2023 OP

Better add, that it's not my only ride multigraincracker Jul 2023 #1

Therein lies the larger, unnoticed problem - taxi Jul 2023 #11

Just buy two new tires. Safety first. jimfields33 Jul 2023 #2

Absolutely agree. LisaM Jul 2023 #4

I'd put this in the mix: Tire Safety: Expiration Dates Goonch Jul 2023 #3

+1 2naSalit Jul 2023 #10

Thanks I remember multigraincracker Jul 2023 #14

Yikes Kali Jul 2023 #15

In Germany and France Old Crank Jul 2023 #17

Many thanks for this info. Probably would have saved me from having a blowout japple Jul 2023 #20

Seems to me you have 2 options - tube the damaged tire or new tire. I wouldn't trust a used tire. walkingman Jul 2023 #5

I ran two with a plug on my daily driver sunflowerseed Jul 2023 #6

+1 bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 #7

Never had a problem with a plug either - depends on how close to the sidewall it is. walkingman Jul 2023 #8

Me too. Can't stand having to use one of those "space-saver" tires. Silent Type Jul 2023 #13

I recently plugged a tire when I should have replaced the tires liberal N proud Jul 2023 #9

did you add the warranty plan that will credit you for the yellowdogintexas Jul 2023 #12

Thank you every one. multigraincracker Jul 2023 #16

A reminder to check your spare also Old Crank Jul 2023 #18

Thanks. Pretty much the plan now. multigraincracker Jul 2023 #19