[DeTomaso] A machine screw as a tire plug

[Will Kooiman]

Might depend on the type of tired and use.  Or it might just be a feel good.  I have done both and never had either fail.

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On Aug 21, 2012, at 12:50 AM, "The Hougans" <hougan at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hmm, now for the heretical opinion:
> 
> I've been using the el cheapo 'stringy' tire plugs and rubber cement to
> patch nail and screw holes for 35 years from the outside (hell if I'm going
> to pull the tire off the rim!); lost count of how many that has been (>100,
> probably).
> 
> NEVER have had one fail; certainly NOT had the tire 'come apart.'
> 
> Livin' on borrowed time, I guess :)
> 
> Mike
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> michael at michaelshortt.com
> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 11:16 AM
> To: Garth Rodericks
> Cc: charlesmccall at gmail.com; DeTomaso Mail List
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] A machine screw as a tire plug
> 
> 
> DO NOT use a kit from the auto parts store, those are for emergencies and
> you can kiss that tire goodbye.
> 
> It needs to be patched and lpugged from the inside ( about $20.00 )
> 
> If you want to see what happens when you use an outside tire plug, send me
> an email
> 
> Pressurized air gets into the tire layers and causes the tire to come
> apart, very dangerous.
> 
> Michael Shortt
> 
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