2006 MDX tire issue

I have a 2006 MDX. I just ran over a sharp piece of metal that logged itself in one of my rear tires. Of course it created a flat. My question is does anyone know the parameters for using a plug (or patch)? The tire has about

Thanks in advance.

John

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From the size you're talking about, a plug would probably be out of the question, but a good old-fashioned PATCH from the inside might be acceptable.

I dunno.

'Curly'

A good tire shop or dealership will be able to look at it and give you a better view of how safe it is to repair. From your description it sounds like an inside patch might do the trick. Center of the tread is a "good" place for a puncture to happen ... better at least than near the sidewall.

John

"John" wrote in news:Uyngh.4647$_55.1028@trndny09:

A gash 3/4 to one inch? I don't think any tire shop is going to be willing to try a repair on that. A tire with a "gash" is not "fine", it's scrap.

Tegger wrote in news:Xns989A5685EF90Etegger@207.14.116.130:

Ya, your safety is worth $180.

Thanks for all the input. Bought a new tire this morning.