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Originally Posted by nick demis
One of the things that should be considered is tire and rim insurance. We are building in the new development and have had 2 flat tires in 3 weeks, both to close to the sides to allow patching. With this insurance, you will get free tire replacement.
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Re: flats
Since we moved to the villages, I have had more flats than in over 50 years of driving.
That includes my bike, my car and my golf cart.
Too close to the sides? We had a nail about an inch from the sidewall the dealer told us he would not patch it and sent us to Wildwood tire. Many dealers actually improperly patch a tire using plugs. Imagine, you ram a lump of rubber into the hole further damaging the supporting cords and you expect rubber cement to seal and hold air in a flexing tire. Wildwood did it right took the tire off the rim and patched it with a patch.
Done that way the air in the tire is not trying to get around the patch it is making the patch tighter.
Hint to all. If you get a nail in your car or golf cart tire. If, you catch it before the seal on the rim breaks, you can pump it up with a hand pump, you do not need a compressor.
Mark where the nail is so it is easy to find. DO NOT REMOVE IT TILL YOU GET TO THE PLACE THAT IS GOING TO FIX IT. DO NOT DRIVE ON A FLAT TIRE, YOU WILL RUIN BOT THE TIRE AND THE RIM.