Thanks guys!!!
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Thanks guys!!!
So I assume the rubber mushroom plugs are better option than the rope plugs? Is there really any difference to doing a rode side plug as opposed to a mechanic fixing it? Or are they just going to use the same tools? And what is better for longevity?
I've used a rope plug in tires on my bike and my car, and neither one failed on me. I put a few thousand miles on the rear tire of the bike after using the plug and didn't have any problems. In both cases the tire wore out before the plug failed.
I prefer the rope style plugs. The way they work is they are actually un-vulcanized rubber. Riding/driving heats up the rubber so it vulcanizes and becomes part of the tire. Either one can slowly leak if done improperly/poorly, but this is the method I prefer. And the only one I've ever seen used by a mechanic, save for dismounting and patching from the inside.
Wow really? OK that's interesting. And good to know.
I agree on the rope plugs being superior to the stop-n-go mushroom plugs. They do last longer and you can add another plug to the same hole if needed. I have a trailer tire with 4 plugs in the same hole, plus a 5th that passes through the loops on the inside. The mushroom plugs, with the wire center, that need to be glued from the inside are probably the best.
From the AMA link:
"Towing services are covered up to 35 miles to the nearest qualified service facility (or to any other location requested by the member of equal distance at no expense to the member). If over 35 miles, the member is only responsible for the overages incurred after the 35-miles coverage"
What is the cost per mile after the 35 miles coverage is exceeded?
maybe my next rear tire will be a runflat
Do they make run-flat snow tires?
Most people using a runflat also recommend getting a TPMS.
Runflats are good, but aren't intended to be used indefinitely.
I'm really considering one. I have a car repair kit which looks okay but want to replace it with something better. Also looking into air options. I am leaning toward a manual pump.