Thanks Dennis, looks like a belt AND suspenders approach is the way to go.
That's a really narrow repair zone though...

On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:

> Real simple basic what is allowed and how to repair tires. The combination
> plug/patch is the best way to go. A plug alone will evenatually allow air
> to
> get between the layers. A patch oly will allow water to get between the
> layers from the outside, rusting and expanding the steel belts
>
>
> http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/us/en/continental/automobile/themes/contiacademy/drivers_ed/tire_repair_en.pdf
>
> Dennis
>
>
>  From: Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM>
>> Reply-To: Keith Ovregaard <kovregaard@GMAIL.COM>
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Trip Contingencies
>> Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:11:16 -0700
>>
>> Illegal to plug a tire? Sidewalls, yes, but the tread area? That's news to
>> me! What state? I've had several tires plugged by my local tire shop
>> without
>> question. Also plugged a tire myself and it's been fine for 16k miles.
>> Should I be taking this to the tire shop to be patched?
>>
>> Keith O
>>
>

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