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AutoWeek, November, 2005
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Q: Why do manufacturers of run-flat tires suggest you not patch tires that get holes in them, like when you run over a screw? Matt Edmonds, vp for The Tire Rack, explains: A: Most manufacturers allow repair of up to a one-quarter-inch hole in the tread area, as long as the tire has not been driven on in a flat condition.
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But defining "driven on'' is a challenge. The concern is concealed damage has been done to the tire. If a screw is discovered in the tread, and air pressure has not dropped considerably, ...
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