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S80 '98-'06 / S60 '00-'09 / V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the P2-platform S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 models |
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In praise of the spare wheel!Views : 1224 Replies : 11Users Viewing This Thread : |
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Jul 9th, 2014, 10:36 | #11 | |
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Jul 9th, 2014, 12:46 | #12 |
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Plugging tires is an extremely contentious topic.
Mechanics assail "Russian rope" plugs but everybody uses them. "They cause the plies to separate", I was told. You can't beat the speed of them though. Patching a tire from within was always the preferred method to mend a hole. It costs more but it's worth it, especially on a young tire. If I get nailed (or screwed, ha ha) I too plug a tire. If it's a fine puncture caused by a fish hook or other wire I go for a patch. There's no sense in reaming out a pin hole to 3/16" so the plug's needle can go through. Kira |
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