01-07-2020, 05:00 AM
Sounds like a poll!
My lowly 2 cents:
* Practical reason: Option 2
* Preferred reason: Option 3
Clarification:
Is it a "slit" or a punch-like puncture? Arguably if the latter, then a routine "wick" + heat vulcanizing fix could be considered until you are ready for Option 3. I have done this successfully (three separate instances) piling on over 10K before replacing both tires. However, the puncture was in the road tread (not near sidewall), and not a "slit".
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In another case I have used "Slime"-like products (twice) with success until the tire was worn.
The warnings were always known, but I never had an incident. In the case of the sidewall "slash" (= "slit"), the tire had to be replaced.
Not a recommendation by any garage, but an available consideration.
My lowly 2 cents:
* Practical reason: Option 2
* Preferred reason: Option 3
Clarification:
Is it a "slit" or a punch-like puncture? Arguably if the latter, then a routine "wick" + heat vulcanizing fix could be considered until you are ready for Option 3. I have done this successfully (three separate instances) piling on over 10K before replacing both tires. However, the puncture was in the road tread (not near sidewall), and not a "slit".
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In another case I have used "Slime"-like products (twice) with success until the tire was worn.
The warnings were always known, but I never had an incident. In the case of the sidewall "slash" (= "slit"), the tire had to be replaced.
Not a recommendation by any garage, but an available consideration.