plug or patch

[Tim Rogers]

Eric wrote:

> One of my RE 730s has a screw in it, so it has a slow leak.  Would be be
> okay to plug the tire?  It only leaks about 10 psi in a week's time.

As long as the hole is not in the sidewall, go ahead and plug it.  I have had
very good luck with plugging holes and having them retain pressure just like a
new tire until the end of the tire's life.
I just use the plug kits that are found at K-Mart, Wal-Mart or Target.
Plan on the tire losing all of its pressure while you take out the screw, ream
the hole, and install the plug.

Tim Rogers
-'93 NX2000 T-top
-'91 NX2000 SCCA ITS racer-to-be
-'75 Silverado tow vehicle