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About LinkBacksI just noticed a huge screw in the sidewall of my conti tire. It was in a good 2 1/2". I went and put a plug in it myself. I've heard that when things happen on the side wall that it's not very good for the tire. Is this true? Am I going to have to buy a new tire or is the plug good to go? Thanks!
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05-05-2008, 02:53 PM #1
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05-05-2008, 03:35 PM #2
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You will need to replace the tire, since the side wall is thinner, & flexes more the plug can work it's way out, plus the structure is different than the tread area
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05-05-2008, 04:52 PM #3
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replace. Side walls are bad news for holes.
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05-05-2008, 05:39 PM #4
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05-05-2008, 05:57 PM #5
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05-05-2008, 06:14 PM #6
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lets see a pic maybe it's not toast???...but if far up on sidewall, yes toast
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05-06-2008, 10:22 AM #7
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Well it was a pretty big screw and very thick. It was maybe about an inch below the tread. It is going to suck having to buy a new tire but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
I still don't understand how the hell a screw like that could end up on the side wall and in so deep.World's first tuned V6 LX!!
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05-06-2008, 10:25 AM #8
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i cant replace just one tire either unless the others are fairly new with only a few miles on them, otherwise i have to do them in sets..atleast 2 new front or rear..
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05-06-2008, 10:02 PM #9
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I would not use the tire now that you comprised the tire's side. This will only make it weaker now...
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05-07-2008, 10:46 AM #10
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Well I put up a WTB listing for a Conti Tire. They are fairly new so I am looking for something with about 80% + tread. If I do buy 2 tires then I may do the switch to Goodyear.
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