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Originally Posted by N8N
Please follow up on your experiences, I would like to know
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Ah, thanks for the prod.
This all started with a slow tire leak. Took it up the road to Firestone. They claimed it was a cracked rim. That started me on the search for Ye Olde Wheel Shop.
I ended up taking the wheel to the Rim Doctor in Glen Burnie, and they took a day to repair it. Not the best-looking repair, but it's on the inside lip so no biggie.
Next day, tire is going flat again.
Did a spray test to find the leak, which was almost squarely in the center of the tire. Marked it and took it back to Firestone. Wait for it... they called and said tire could not be repaired and had to be replaced. Turns out they found a puncture that was closer to the sidewall - too close according to them.
Bullshit.
Bought one of those tire plug repair kits and repaired it myself. I know there are tons of videos on youtube telling people not to do this - it's not safe.
Been on there for months now with some spirited driving. No issues.