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legiontreize@yahoo.com

Nov 21, 2008, 10:27 AM

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I drove about 3/10 of a mile last nite on a right rear flat at very slow speeds...got home today and plugged it, holds air just fine...there is a groove in the sidewall, not real bad(maybe it is?) to me, you can see and feel it though.no other apparent damage. maybe 2/32 deep...is this a real problem? does it need immediate replacement,etc? thank you.


Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 21, 2008, 10:38 AM

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"DRIVEN FLAT 3/10th MILE" - That says it all and the tire really can't be trusted again IMO. VERY few tires can take that without damage and it's the damage you don't see that will cause the issues - sidewalls may separate at any time having been pinched like it would.

I'd toss it but go ahead and have it inspected from inside if you really think it has a chance,

T



dmac0923
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Nov 21, 2008, 11:55 AM

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I agree with Tom. driving on a flat tire destroys the sidewall construction/strength. If you came out and found a flat in your driveway then that would have been a different story.

its not worth a highway tire-blow out and collision to save on a questionable tire
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Jeff Norfolk
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Nov 21, 2008, 4:43 PM

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Yep to all that was said above! Junk it or risk damage to your car and you health.
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Nov 22, 2008, 2:35 PM

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I figured this would be the answer...thank you to all.





 
 
 






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