Re: Plugging a tire (was Re: Need one last opinion before i

[washburn <washburn@dwave.net>]

Rocky Entriken wrote:
> 
> No question an internal patch properly affixed is best, but when that just
> ain't possible a plug is far better than the hole itself or the nail that
> made the hole. Always good to have some cold-plug repair in your pit kit.

I've heard that internal patches are no longer acceptable alone.  A plug
is also needed to keep moisture from penetrating the ply layers, which
can lead to premature failure.

Pat