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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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just got a tear in my brand new nitto 555 right on top of the tire where it starts to get flat for the sideall. Is this patchable? Is it safe?
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Old Aug 20, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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get a new tire. Personally I will patch a punture but anything on the sideall, or as near it as it sounds for you should be replaced.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Any damage beyond the flat road wearing tread pattern is non-repairable . . .
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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thanks for the advice guys
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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it might be covered under warranty call the place you go them from. maybe you can get a new one for free
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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no company is going to warranty a foreign object going through a tire. I assume it was a foregin object cuz i have never seen a hole in a tire come from something other than a foregin object.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by transam981331
no company is going to warranty a foreign object going through a tire. I assume it was a foregin object cuz i have never seen a hole in a tire come from something other than a foregin object.
road hazard warranty !! cost like 20-30 bucks when you buy new tires .. always worth the extra dough
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