How close is too close to patch/plug?
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I guess everyone has different policies but one time i was shopping at Sams and when i came out one of the tires on my old truck was halfway flat with a screw about in the same spot. They refused to patch or plug it, saying it was too close to the sidewall and i had to buy a new tire.
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Patches are sometimes trickier because they flex with the tire, so you need a bit more room away from the sidewall. From the looks of your pic, I see no reason why it couldn't be plugged.
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As far as making money, yes, they do make more money off of selling you a tire, but it's a matter of usually $35 profit on the tire versus $15-20 for the repair, minus the roughly $1 the plug patch costs. Not all mechanics are ******** looking to rip you over.