Originally Posted by r.robertson
If you use the repair kit the tire is a write off. Well, that's what I was told by a tire and exhaust center.
are you referring to a using a rubber tire plug or the tire-fit sealant?
i think a lot of tire centers are interested only in selling you a new tire vs. repairing an existing tire. so even though a plug can void the warranty on a tire, it is still worth doing if you are otherwise stranded. plus, tire warranties have so many disclaimers that it is very rarely that they are enforceable. my left rear tire not only has tire-fit sealant in it, it also has a plug. i plan to replace all 4 tires together in another 3 years or so.