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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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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.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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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.

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Old May 1, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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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
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Old May 1, 2009 | 03:50 PM
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Plugs are just a short term fix. Plus I would hate to see a blow out and lose control of that baby
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Old May 1, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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10,000 miles or catastrophic tire failure whichever comes first.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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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.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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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
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Old May 2, 2009 | 10:11 AM
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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
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Old May 4, 2009 | 01:54 PM
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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.
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