Bad day for the X5

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by ABMW

Not only that, but you're relying upon the workmanship of some guy at a tire repair shop, who probably took an entire 2-hour course on patching tires and an exam written at a 11th grade reading level.

[Lubehead]

Originally Posted by ABMW
Not only that, but you're relying upon the workmanship of some guy at a tire repair shop, who probably took an entire 2-hour course on patching tires and an exam written at a 11th grade reading level.

While that may be true in some cases, I think it unfair to paint with such a wide brush. I know of several tire repair technicians who routinely perform such repairs and take much pride in what they do as well as consider the safety of those who ride on the tires they repair. Many of them may not have taken a course at all, they may have learned from other older and well respected mechanics/technicians who passed down information and also kept abreast of new technology as well.