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You got screwed.

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[THLONE]

Most tire shops wont patch your tire. It is outside of the narrow "can patch area" dicktated by gov. I would try the plug for a while. If it still leaks go around to some small independent shops and find someone that will patch it on the inside with a combination patch plug.

 

[MountainGoat]

This thread convinced me to get a plug kit to go with my compressor when I get bigger tires, since using the oem size spare at that point might damage the differential.

 

[AzScorpion]

This thread convinced me to get a plug kit to go with my compressor when I get bigger tires, since using the oem size spare at that point might damage the differential.

I bought this one a couple months ago. Has everything you need and a nice heavy duty case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E635PGA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

 

[MountainGoat]

I bought this one a couple months ago. Has everything you need and a nice heavy duty case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E635PGA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

Nice thanks! Added to cart!

 

[WOADKIL]

I've always put a plug kit in all our vehicles trunks for emergency use . While out of state the wife's Mercedes had a puncture in the rear tire in about the same spot as the OP here and the tire shop said they could not fix it that close to the sidewall . They wanted $340 for a new tire so I plugged it right there and put air in it with the 12v compressor that Mercedes puts in the trunk . 40k miles later and she about needs new tires now so it held up fine . I have a plug in my old '91 ranger that is 2 years old and will last until I put new tires on later next year .

For a while my wife's GLA had three tires with plugs, was a dry wall screw magnet. Got new tires after a while, had to save up for $400 Michelin run flat tires.

Used plugs on my Harley and FZ1 Yammy rear tires (not front!) when needed.

All about risk comfort. Some are still wearing masks while in their car...

Be safe!

 

[WOADKIL]

I bought this one a couple months ago. Has everything you need and a nice heavy duty case.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E635PGA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

Remember to check the cement is still good periodically!

 

[AzScorpion]

Remember to check the cement is still good periodically!

Thanks. I'm use to doing that here where everything dries up so fast because of the heat. I'm about to move all my detailing products into the front closet because the garage will be well over 110 through mid September. The tire plugs should be nice and easy to use all warmed up in my truck. lol

 

[NotBudule]

My pre-Ranger truck had 2 screws , 1 in each rear tire , that I simply backed out , black sealer, and drove back in below the treadline , one I had to go up a size I believe , at least 3 years ago , never leaked ... still in there for current owner I imagine...

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

This thread convinced me to get a plug kit to go with my compressor when I get bigger tires, since using the oem size spare at that point might damage the differential.

If you do get bigger tires, consider replacing the spare with a matching wheel/tire - no, I will not send you the $400 this will cost. ?

If you keep the spare, there will be no differential issues if the flat’s on the front and you stay out of 4WD. If the rear flats, put a front wheel on the rear and the spare on the front and stay out of 4WD.

PITA? Yes, but it’s the best work around if you can’t fix the tire on the spot.

 

[NotBudule]

If you do get bigger tires, consider replacing the spare with a matching wheel/tire - no, I will not send you the $400 this will cost. ?

If you keep the spare, there will be no differential issues if the flat’s on the front and you stay out of 4WD. If the rear flats, put a front wheel on the rear and the spare on the front and stay out of 4WD.

PITA? Yes, but it’s the best work around if you can’t fix the tire on the spot.

Haven't had mine down but was wondering ? if the Ranger will hold a bigger spare , or is the indent for it pretty well maxed...

 

[AzScorpion]

Haven't had mine down but was wondering ? if the Ranger will hold a bigger spare , or is the indent for it pretty well maxed...

I know it will hold at least one size larger. I went up to 265/70/17 and it holds my spare no problem.

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Haven't had mine down but was wondering ? if the Ranger will hold a bigger spare , or is the indent for it pretty well maxed...

There’s a lot of room. It easily holds my 275/70R17 and I’ve heard folks have stuffed larger tires up there.

 

[D Fresh]

If you do get bigger tires, consider replacing the spare with a matching wheel/tire - no, I will not send you the $400 this will cost. ?

If you keep the spare, there will be no differential issues if the flat’s on the front and you stay out of 4WD. If the rear flats, put a front wheel on the rear and the spare on the front and stay out of 4WD.

PITA? Yes, but it’s the best work around if you can’t fix the tire on the spot.

This...


Also, our diffs are open. A mismatch in diameter to get home shouldn't cause any problems.

 

[WOADKIL]

Today’s mini project:

Plug time!

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