First Nail in Runflats...HELP!

Truck Guy · 08-05-2001, 09:01 PM

Got my first nail in the EMt's today on a 350 mile road trip. (tires have 1300 miles) and plugged the hole with a kit. Should I have the tire replugged by a pro to make sure it's right?

M2001 · 08-05-2001, 09:12 PM

I think it would have been better to have had the tire patched instead of plugged. If you used a reamer to install the plug, it's too late to patch the tire. As far as going to a pro to have the tire replugged, why bother? If the tire holds air, leave it be. BTW, did you use a tire plug kit from Camel or some other popular company?

Ranger · 08-07-2001, 09:39 AM

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... Should I have the tire replugged by a pro to make sure it's right?

I would suggest having the tire examined by a certified Goodyear run-flat technician; check their web site for one in your area. You may have plugged it perfectly. But at some point you'll drive that car into triple digits. Why take a chance?

Before you plugged it, tire had a full warranty including road-hazards. Goodyear dealer may cut you a break.

Ranger

[Modified by Ranger, 8:41 AM 8/7/2001]