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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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So as I was detailing my car yesterday I saw that one of the back wheels looked a bit flat. Took it over today to put some air in it and I see this metal object stuck in there....AHHHHH, oh well it least its leaking out REALLY slow. So I am taking it to a mechanic later so they can patch it. I'd assume that they are going to put that gue stuff in side the tire or whatever.... How good is this stuff, or what do you think they are going to do?
 
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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its only flat on the bottom lol and that gue stuff is good
 
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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some people dont like it cause it makes the tire nasty and if it settles in one spot can throw off the turnign motion and riuin tire and suspensionas well as give you a uncomfy ride. Just get the old style plug for the tire be good 2 go in 5 min.
 
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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The old style plug works pretty well. Be thankful that the hole is on the bottom, and not the side.
 
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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If the metal is over a couple inches long they won't be able to patch it.. even if its thin[&:]
 
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Any real tire repair is a patch on the inside and a plug for the hole. the goo never works permanently
 
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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yeah lucky its the bottom I took metal through the sidewall on a 3 month old potenza 050A pole position. [:@] Anyway yeah plug it
 
Old May 1, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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just pulled something metal out of my tire.. i thought it was a nail, but i have no idea what it is...i put a plug in it, and its working just fine
 
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