As I understand it, new tire technology will not work well with a
plug. Since the cords run radially as well as diagonally inserting a
plug causes a "gap" in the cord coverage and a weak spot in the tire.
If you plug a tire you void the warranty.
I am not exactly sure that is the reason, but I have heard that
explanation. If I am wrong, I WILL be corrected ;-)
I am sure about the warranty part. And since it voids the warranty I
would bet most small shops stopped doing it as a way to avoid
liability. That what I was told when when I went to a shop that used
to do it when my step son worked there. Well actually, it was more
like "we don wanna get suet".
Larry
On Nov 7, 2005, at 12:00 PM, Michael Graziano wrote:
> Hey all,
>
>
>
> I have a nail in my tire and went to three places to get it
> plugged. No-one
> wants to plug anymore. Instead they all want to patch the tire,
> which costs
> 20-25 vs the $5 I used to pay for a plug. For $25, I'll plug the
> damn thing
> myself.
>
>
>
> So what's the deal? Is a plug not as good as a patch? Is it not
> as good,
> but still sufficient for everyday road use? Or is the patch just
> something
> companies can charge more for?
>
>
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Michael Graziano
> The Home Retreat
> 249 West 2nd St
>
> Austin, TX 78701
>
> 512-391-0330(T)
> 512-391-0332(F)
>
> .
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