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John - 15 Dec 2006 02:15 GMT

I have a 2006 MDX. I just ran over a sharp piece of metal that logged itself
in one of my rear tires. Of course it created a flat. My question is does
anyone know the parameters for using a plug (or patch)? The tire has about
3000 miles on it and other than a small gash in the center of the tread it's
fine. The total length of the cut is about 3/4 to 1 inch. A new tire is
about $180. If it's a safety issue I have no problem buying a new tire.
However if a plug will be just as good I rather not spend the $$$.

Thanks in advance.

John

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motsco_ - 15 Dec 2006 05:51 GMT

> I have a 2006 MDX. I just ran over a sharp piece of metal that logged itself
> in one of my rear tires. Of course it created a flat. My question is does
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> John

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From the size you're talking about, a plug would probably be out of the
question, but a good old-fashioned PATCH from the inside might be
acceptable.

I dunno.

'Curly'

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John Horner - 15 Dec 2006 07:08 GMT

> I have a 2006 MDX. I just ran over a sharp piece of metal that logged itself
> in one of my rear tires. Of course it created a flat. My question is does
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> John

A good tire shop or dealership will be able to look at it and give you a
better view of how safe it is to repair. From your description it
sounds like an inside patch might do the trick. Center of the tread is
a "good" place for a puncture to happen ... better at least than near
the sidewall.

John

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Tegger - 15 Dec 2006 13:33 GMT

> I have a 2006 MDX. I just ran over a sharp piece of metal that logged
> itself in one of my rear tires. Of course it created a flat. My
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> issue I have no problem buying a new tire. However if a plug will be
> just as good I rather not spend the $$$.

A gash 3/4 to one inch? I don't think any tire shop is going to be willing
to try a repair on that. A tire with a "gash" is not "fine", it's scrap.

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Nobody - 16 Dec 2006 16:37 GMT

>> I have a 2006 MDX. I just ran over a sharp piece of metal that logged
>> itself in one of my rear tires. Of course it created a flat. My
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> willing to try a repair on that. A tire with a "gash" is not "fine",
> it's scrap.

Ya, your safety is worth $180.

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John - 17 Dec 2006 01:28 GMT

Thanks for all the input. Bought a new tire this morning.

> I have a 2006 MDX. I just ran over a sharp piece of metal that logged itself
> in one of my rear tires. Of course it created a flat. My question is does
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>
> John

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