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Flat tire :-( not a puncture but a tear - help please

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Old 08-06-2006, 04:16 PM
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Something gashed the tire. No clue on what did it, but, for sure, something sharp and metalic.
Old 08-06-2006, 05:22 PM
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Default I can't really see in the pics, but is a flap of rubber hanging off?

B/c If it is I had the same thing happen with one of the tires. The local garage just vulcanized it back on. But if yours went through and air is escaping, then I would replace the tires
Old 08-06-2006, 05:25 PM
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Default Yeah there is a flap, and a slice...and it leaks air like crazy -

It was completely flat when I got home, and when i took it off the car and filled it to find the leak it was really pouring out
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That sucks, but like everyone else said sidewall damage means it's time to replace unfortunately
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Yeah then vulcanizing it back on wouldnt work unfortunately
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