Coincidence or not, you decide.
Jul 6, 2004, 08:47 PM
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Coincidence or not, you decide.
Two days ago while I was backing out of the garage, my uncle noticed my rear wheel tire on the right side going flat. So today he repairs the hole left from the stupid nail and he notices the left front tire going flat. I smell something fishy here. Two identical nails puncturing almost two exact spots on both tires? Maybe it could have been punctured during driving but I highly doubt it. I think some idiot purposely left two nails under my car a few days ago when I parked in the street. What do you guys think?
EDIT: Is it okay if I leave all 4 tires at 33psi?
EDIT: Is it okay if I leave all 4 tires at 33psi?
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Jul 6, 2004, 08:57 PM
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sounds that way to me........ i never thought of doing this to someone wow some evil bastards....Edit: WOOT!!!! Post 400 thought i was never going to evolve hehe
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Jul 6, 2004, 09:01 PM
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I'm thinking some ******** did that on purpose. Lots of people do that around here in town, it pisses me off. If I ever catch anybody doing anything to my Evo, even looking at it funny, they're getting their *** handed to them.
Jul 6, 2004, 10:09 PM
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How did he repair it?
The best way to repair a flat is to dismount the tyre from the wheel and repair it from the inside. At that time, you check the belts for damage. And only certain types of damage can be repaired. Punctures on the sidewall are beyond repair.
Once you don't repair it properly, the tyre loses its speed rating. The structural integrity of the tread has been compromised. A cork on an economy tyre is okay; a half-*** repair job on a Z-rated tyre is asking for trouble.
If I were you, I'd take the tyre to a reputable tyre repair shop and have them look at it.
The best way to repair a flat is to dismount the tyre from the wheel and repair it from the inside. At that time, you check the belts for damage. And only certain types of damage can be repaired. Punctures on the sidewall are beyond repair.
Once you don't repair it properly, the tyre loses its speed rating. The structural integrity of the tread has been compromised. A cork on an economy tyre is okay; a half-*** repair job on a Z-rated tyre is asking for trouble.
If I were you, I'd take the tyre to a reputable tyre repair shop and have them look at it.
Jul 6, 2004, 10:44 PM
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well how would a nail left on the ground puncture the sidewall? lol
anywayz most shops wont repair it by dismounting the tires off the rim.. instead they deflate the air (which in this case is already done) and just plug it with a soft rubber "filler".... the small bump that is created is worn down within a day or two of highway driving....and unless you plan to do gumball3000.. the fix would be fine
anywayz most shops wont repair it by dismounting the tires off the rim.. instead they deflate the air (which in this case is already done) and just plug it with a soft rubber "filler".... the small bump that is created is worn down within a day or two of highway driving....and unless you plan to do gumball3000.. the fix would be fine
Jul 6, 2004, 11:30 PM
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My uncle stuck a sticky brown stick in there with a mini T bar. It looks kind of like beef jerky.
-mifesto, the sidewall did not get punctured it was the middle part between the width that got punctured.
-mifesto, the sidewall did not get punctured it was the middle part between the width that got punctured.
