tire plugs

[yoshe77]

i got my 370 three weeks ago and already i got a bolt yes a bolt in one tire and a nail in another who can tell me how long should i keep these tires with plugs in them.

[Spork]

Just replace the tires IMO.


Maybe it's just me, but I don't like the idea of driving on plugs, especially on twisty roads.

Edit: You can go for a while on plugs for normal street driving. Just go until they leak.

[yoshe77]

Originally Posted by Spork

Just replace the tires IMO.


Maybe it's just me, but I don't like the idea of driving on plugs, especially on twisty roads.

Edit: You can go for a while on plugs for normal street driving. Just go until they leak.

what brand did u get

[STLZ]

Plugs are just a short term fix. Plus I would hate to see a blow out and lose control of that baby

[davidv]

10,000 miles or catastrophic tire failure whichever comes first.

[DavesZ#3]

If you plan on tracking it or doing any kind of high speed driving, replace them first. Otherwise, for puttering around town, plugs will work fine.

[Spork]

Originally Posted by yoshe77

what brand did u get

Brand tires?

I have Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Positions.



Where have you been driving to get a bolt in your tire? Ha

[yoshe77]

Originally Posted by Spork

Brand tires?

I have Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Positions.



Where have you been driving to get a bolt in your tire? Ha

i work on a army base a , tanks and hummers all over the place

[Done Deal DR]

A bolt, seriously? How the hell does a bolt get lodged into a tire? Thats crazy man.

I'm with Spork, I wouldn't personally trust a tire that's been patched/plugged, but it really comes down to what you're personally comfortable with and can afford. A patched tire would likely be ok for awhile, but who can say for how long or what kind of catastrophic blowout you could have.

If you can afford it, just get a couple new tires installed.