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09-05-2002, 08:42 AM

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I have a nail in my tire...can I......

Have them pluged??? I have Z rated tires and I kinda remember hearing that you are not supposed to have Z rated tires pluged because they are not "safe" anymore.

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09-05-2002, 08:44 AM

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If it's not in the sidewall, you should be good.

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09-05-2002, 08:46 AM

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If it's not in the sidewall, you should be good.

Agreed.... I had one in my tire and I got it plugged it up for like $15......

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09-05-2002, 08:47 AM

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I got 3 nails in one tire in one day......you'll be fine!!!!!!

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09-05-2002, 08:49 AM

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I got 3 nails in one tire in one day......you'll be fine!!!!!!

WTF did you do??? Drive through a hardware store? :P

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09-05-2002, 08:49 AM

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It should be fine if you get it plugged. Although, if it is in the sidewall your looking at a new tire.

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09-05-2002, 08:49 AM

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I've had the same thing happen in my BMW's....dealer plugged the tire @ my request...but didnt want to...said that the tire loses its official speed rating, and, at high speeds, can be dangerous, but at whatever the unholy price I have to pay for Dunlop 8080E's, I just said what the hell, never had a problem with it till it decided to lose all its tread...hmmm...driver? <g>

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09-05-2002, 08:51 AM

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Damn thanks for all the quick replys!! Yeah its not on the side wall...its right down the middle on a thick part of the tread. I have only heard that it looses its speed rating and its not safe to go real fast....but I usualy dont go over 95 or so.

Thanks everyone

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09-05-2002, 08:56 AM

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You'll be fine...........hows the system going!!!!!!!!

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09-05-2002, 09:01 AM

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You'll be fine...........hows the system going!!!!!!!!

Have not even looked at installing it yet

I am getting married and buying a house and stuff to go in the house so I am really to busy right now. I will tho as soon as I can. I am also kinda waiting for the closing of the house (in a little over a week!!!) to come and go so I can see what the funds look like

But now I will have a GARAGE to park my sweet baby in at night woohooo!

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09-05-2002, 11:09 AM

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A garage to work on the system in

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09-05-2002, 12:22 PM

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A garage to work on the system in

Exactly

cant wait!!!

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09-05-2002, 02:13 PM

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IMO I woudn't get it plugged. I would have it patched...

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09-05-2002, 02:35 PM

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IMO I woudn't get it plugged. I would have it patched...

Exactly, do it right. It's a much better repair.

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09-05-2002, 03:10 PM

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o heeeellllll YEAH! patch that shiet... I had some Zs back on my civic before... it's too expensive to buy an ew tire... who cares what people say, just plug it and fogettabowtit...