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Explorer II

Jul 13, 2017

Patched tire

Picked up a nail on our last outing. The TPMS didn't show anything and I did not notice that the tire was flat until after being home for 3 days. Slow leak, I guess. I got the tire patched and will use as a spare. I bought a new tire and rim to replace it. The other tires are 2 years old.
Just wondered if you guys would use the patched tire or do as I did. I have had plenty of plugs put in truck tires over the years with no problems, but not sure about ST tires. If it matters, I have Maxxis tires.

34 Replies

1320Fastback
Explorer
Jul 13, 2017
Ive patched lots of tires at work on job sites and even a few on my on work truck. Have never had one fail from simple nail hole.

I do carry plug kit and compressor when we travel but have yet to need it.
fly-swatter
Explorer
Jul 13, 2017
If patched properly there's no problem running down the highway and getting the remaining life out of the tire.
rbpru
Explorer II
Jul 13, 2017
I never cared for plug patches but that is about all that is used these days. I will admit I have never has one fail on my truck.

I did use an inside patched tire as a TT spare also, but it never saw road service. In the ideal world I would have replaced it, but in the real world I ended up buying new TT tires before it was ever needed. It was replaced by the best of the old tires.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jul 13, 2017
Umbrella patch, no problem