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He told me he couldn't fix it because it's a speed rated tire and 
the puncture was too close to the sidewall.
 
Is this right or was he trying to sell me a new tire?

Most any tire dealer will tell you that. The sidewall on a radial flexes so 
much that they will not plug them. Liability issues if it leaks! Go to K Mart 
and buy a plug kit and do it yourself...

Kent
1960 Bugeye

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