Finally Had a Flat

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Well as you guys know by now I am a huge fan of tires in general but especially BF Goodrich. I am on my 5th set of BFG's I've the years and picked up my first nail in one. So far not leaking but will be getting removed and repaired on Saturday.



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[03MopaRamman]

Thats a Swiss Army ToothPick Man..........(JK)....Ha, Ha, sorry at least it didn't flatten.
BTW I was driving the Ram 2500 at work today and just as I was slowing for a turn into a Fire Break she Broke her left TieRod and I was Pulled hard right on the steering wheel and directly into the ditch and she was pidgeoned toed as tight as could be, good thing I was only going about 30 MPH when she snapped!

 

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I was due for one I guess but now I can't be so damn proud. I left it in there even though I want to see it. I need to make it to the shop first. I will be installing dyna beads ASAP as I have not been able to keep these chrome clads balanced.


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Thats a Swiss Army ToothPick Man..........(JK)....Ha, Ha, sorry at least it didn't flatten.
BTW I was driving the Ram 2500 at work today and just as I was slowing for a turn into a Fire Break she Broke her left TieRod and I was Pulled hard right on the steering wheel and directly into the ditch and she was pidgeoned toed as tight as could be, good thing I was only going about 30 MPH when she snapped!

Scary I bet.


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[ZakkBaker]

How do you repair a tire? lol. Sorry if its a dumb Question, I dont know much about vehicles. Trying to learn off forums/videos lol

 

[SmokedRam]

How do you repair a tire? lol. Sorry if its a dumb Question, I dont know much about vehicles. Trying to learn off forums/videos lol

The best way to repair them now days, is with the new plug/patch combos. I have one in one of my tires. The good thing about these, it they totally seal the puncture, which will not allow the steel belts in the tire to rust. Also, if you plug or patch a Z rated tire, it's no longer considered Z rated anymore. With the new combo patch/plugs, a Z rated tire retains it's Z rating after the repair.

 

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How do you repair a tire? lol. Sorry if its a dumb Question, I dont know much about vehicles. Trying to learn off forums/videos lol

I am sure in my case the place will mark the tire in relation to the valve stem. Then take off the tire and pull out the shrapnel. They will then so some grinding with a little dremel to prepare the area and then patch the tire. It will not be an issue. It only an issue if it happens in the sidewall then you are screwed unless the place will do a plug for you which most won't because of safety. I will be driving these tires another 30k on this patch and I am not worried.


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[bigtigga84]

Way too happy about picking up a nail lol.

 

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All about outlook right?


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[Etroze86]

You have way better luck than I do man. Last time I picked up a nail was with my motorcycle a day after I bought it. Dirty Dealer wouldn't even give me a break on a new tire so now I bar all of mine on.

 

[Musclemckeester]

My tires eat nails for a snack. haha

Why I love a/t's and m/t's - get a nail or screw and doesn't slow them down one bit. Had a screw in my Trail Grapplers. No idea how long it was there because it was passenger rear tire, but it had no problem holding air until I got around to getting it fixed.

 

[audio1der]

I would LOVE to pick up a nail and get rid of these POS stockers.

 

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Spoke too soon took it in and the thing had not pierced the tire just stuck on outside. I was not willing to pull out in case.


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