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Originally Posted by CoachWP
Well thats pretty unanimous and also kind of what I thought. I'm old school in that I like a spare with a jack - I prefer a full size spare, but can live with a donut. I dont like the idea of being on a 50 mile clock. I like to get it fixed where and when I choose, somtimes more than within 50 miles. $350 a tire dosent excite me too much either.
Chicago Tommy thank you for that information on heat. I am in NY so that should only be a 6 months of the year issue.
This is my daily driver so I think that I will keep them until they wear out or I have an issue as you suggestted Wiskeyfed.
I have another question - can these tires be plugged. Over the years I have driven over my share of nails. Usually its a $20 repair for the remaining life of the tire. For some reason I thought that I heard one nail hole and these become garbage. Is that right?
Guys, thank you so much for this info. I am really enjoying being back in a Camaro after 25 years and I am really enjoying this forum!
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Absolutely no problem, my friend. Glad I could help.
Yes, runflats can be patched/plugged, as long as the hole isn't in the outermost treadblock or the sidewall. Once those outermost tread blocks have been compromised, most tire shops will not want the liability.
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