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Flat tire

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Cottage Grove OR
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2024 Explorer ST
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New here. Just sent out my into post. I have a question. 350 mile on new car. Got a flat. Can I plug these tires? I know these tires are rated for higher speeds. Not sure of the safe ability of a plug. Any help would be appreciated.
 

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Dallas, TX
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You can plug them. Close to the shoulder/side wall, no. I've run plugs permanently in other vehicles but it's advised they're just a temporary solution until you can get the tire patched properly.
 

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'20 Raptor, '22 Explorer ST, '14 GT500, '03 F150
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New here. Just sent out my into post. I have a question. 350 mile on new car. Got a flat. Can I plug these tires? I know these tires are rated for higher speeds. Not sure of the safe ability of a plug. Any help would be appreciated.
If it was a nail, It depends on where it is. The tire shop will tell you if it’s safe to plug the tire. If it’s in the tread and not to big, it’s perfectly fine to plug it. If it’s near the sidewall and/or a big nail then you shouldn’t plug it.
 

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Like they mentioned. The only thing a proper patch will do is negate any speed rating moving forward. Always recommend patch over a plug so that you know it's done right and will last as long as the tire. In an emergency a plug will get you there. If you do incorrectly you can make puncture worse and some shops will not patch after a plug has been put in (since they have to warranty the repair).
 



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