Is using a tire repair kit ok for falken 452?
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How long will the tire repair kit last? Do I have to go to a rim shop so they patch the tire from the inside?
I have falken 452's 245/35/20 in the front. I found a huge bolt in it earlier. Had to take it out and use the filler. Any recommendations on what to do next?
I have falken 452's 245/35/20 in the front. I found a huge bolt in it earlier. Had to take it out and use the filler. Any recommendations on what to do next?
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As long as the puncture is not on the sidewall, it should be okay to get it patched. Bring it to a wheel shop and have them use a plug/patch combo from the inside.
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Originally Posted by Sam@sleekmotoring' post='932849' date='Jul 5 2009, 12:59 AM
As long as the puncture is not on the sidewall, it should be okay to get it patched. Bring it to a wheel shop and have them use a plug/patch combo from the inside.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='932852' date='Jul 5 2009, 12:11 AM
No side wall. It's dead center in the tire. Now I only am able to fill the puncture and not get the patch yet. Is that ok to drive for a day or two? I'm not accessible to a patching place.
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I had the same problem with a screw puncture in my front passenger falken 452 tire last year, I plugged it myself and drove couple days before getting it patched at a shop, I didn't have any problems driving on the tire plug, but I drove more cautiously (below 80mph) just in case, hope that helps.
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i had a fat nail in my tire and took it sears tires.
if i remember it correctly, they guarantee the fix for as long as u own the tire.
Pretty cool stuff, u should look into it.
if i remember it correctly, they guarantee the fix for as long as u own the tire.
Pretty cool stuff, u should look into it.
Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='932852' date='Jul 4 2009, 10:11 PM
No side wall. It's dead center in the tire. Now I only am able to fill the puncture and not get the patch yet. Is that ok to drive for a day or two? I'm not accessible to a patching place.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='932845' date='Jul 5 2009, 12:56 AM
How long will the tire repair kit last? Do I have to go to a rim shop so they patch the tire from the inside?
I have falken 452's 245/35/20 in the front. I found a huge bolt in it earlier. Had to take it out and use the filler. Any recommendations on what to do next?
I have falken 452's 245/35/20 in the front. I found a huge bolt in it earlier. Had to take it out and use the filler. Any recommendations on what to do next?
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='932845' date='Jul 4 2009, 09:56 PM
How long will the tire repair kit last? Do I have to go to a rim shop so they patch the tire from the inside?
I have falken 452's 245/35/20 in the front. I found a huge bolt in it earlier. Had to take it out and use the filler. Any recommendations on what to do next?
I have falken 452's 245/35/20 in the front. I found a huge bolt in it earlier. Had to take it out and use the filler. Any recommendations on what to do next?
What filler did you use? Do you have 3 piece wheels? If you used fix a flat, and have 3 piece wheels, you may have to get your wheel re-siliconed.
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