Another Screw?!?!

[Lancer]

Do you think it's coincedents that I now have my second screw imbetted in the same tire with-in less than a year? Or am I a victim of some jealous, imature people?The tire was in the front when it got it's first, now it's been rotated to the back.

[Lancer]

It's mostly summer, there's construction everywhere. I just thought it was strang that this happend to the same tire. I hope all these plugs don't mess up my wheel balance.

[Triton]

They just plugged your tire Lancer? Did they say that would be ok? Where did you get the tires from? I bought mine at Discount Tire and from what I was told, when you puncture a unidirectional tire, you are not supposed to plug it. I had a Nitto Extreme 450 that I got a screw in once and they replaced it. When I bought those tires I also got replacement warranties with them. That was worth it for $11 a tire. I plan on doing the same thing when I buy my Nitto 555's as well.

[NovaResource]

Funny you bring this up because I found a screw in my tire last night. The first one.My tires are directional and I just plugged it on the car (I carry plugs and a plug tool with me). Plugging a unidirectional tire is fine. Most tires have to be plugged because you can't patch them anymore. The inside of the tire is not smooth and has ribs. It makes it next to impossible to patch.

[NovaResource]

Too much work. I plugged the tire without taking the wheel off the car or even jacking the car up. I've never had a plug fail on me yet.

[NovaResource]

Knowledge: yes (I used to do it while I was still in school)Equipment: nopeSafer: not in my opinion, just a different method to get the job done. Both will lower the tires speed rating.

[NovaResource]

Actually, for a plug you want to heat up the tire. It helps vulcanize it. Storing it over the winter probably didn't allow that to happen.Personally, I don't like plugs or patches. Both have their pros and cons. For me it comes down to which is easier, less expensive and what works. Both work but plugs are easier and less expensive. Until I start having problems with plugs leaking or falling out, I'll keep using them.

[NovaResource]

I disagree that a patch is safer. When you take a scraper/wire wheel on an air tool to make the area rough you damage the inner liner of the tire.

[NovaResource]

I'm not trying to say plugs are a better option, just a cheaper and easier one. My opinion is neither fix is perfect so you might as well go with what is easier and cheaper.

[Lancer]

Is there a 'better' type of plug kit that I should look for, or is one from Walmart good enough to do the job? And would that be a permenant fix or should it be repaired at a shop eventually?

[Cubanpete]

Nova..........I always ended up using the string repair method, and sometimes would just burnt it a bit depending..some needed heat cure others did not... it would bond well, as far as peace of mindI always hated the fact when I would gun my car down the freewayand had a pluged tire, you never know what to expect! as far as sidewall, I never repaired those myself, I don't trust sidewall patches..........just an opininion!