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gon2srf previously said:
Do tire shops still actually use patches? I was under the impression that if the hole can't be fixed with a standard plug then they won't fix it. Too much liability. If you have a puncture less than say 7/16" in diameter I would consider fixing it yourself. It's a 10 minute repair at most and you don't need to remove the tire from the rim. The good quality plugs have strands of steel in them and are made of vulcanized rubber. So far I have never had a repair go bad but I have discarded several tires because the puncture was more of a tear and was just too big.
For holes or tears larger than 7/16's to a 1/2", I don't know if I would want use that tire going 70-80 mph with my family in the rig any longer. Maybe use it for trail repair only and use it as an emergency spare from then on. 
If you commute anywhere near Costa Mesa, I can repair it for you and at the same time show you how to do the repairs for future reference.
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Thanks for the offer, but unfortunately, I'm in norcal! I've actually been thinking about purchasing the ARB repair kit... looks similar to the one you have. I'll see what the goodyear place says about the 3/8" bolt stuck in the tread.
