Nail in the tire, repair or replace?
07-26-12 | 05:21 PM
#16
I had same nail at that same location before and America's Tires won't risk patching it due to safety reason. I had to get another tire. If you're on a budget, you can shop for a used RE92 tire instead.
07-26-12 | 05:33 PM
#18
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Repair it yourself if the stores wont. Repair kits start as low as US$10. And they work.
On a side not, I also had RE92s and one side blew out at less them 5000 miles. It was unrepairable. Tire shop said I had to replace both sides since the thread would be uneven. Just a heads up if you plan on replacing the tire.
On a side not, I also had RE92s and one side blew out at less them 5000 miles. It was unrepairable. Tire shop said I had to replace both sides since the thread would be uneven. Just a heads up if you plan on replacing the tire.
07-26-12 | 06:02 PM
#19
Plug it for $8 kit from walmart. Really simple and easy to do. I had a nail on my sidewall and im running stretch for the past month hahahaha...Still held up with out a problem. But finaly my tire came in today after back order. So your spot aint nothing compare to mine.
07-26-12 | 06:13 PM
#20
The kits you get in the stores are just plug kits. You need to plug and patch to safely repair the tire and you're not supposed to do it on the shoulder.
Yes a new tire is expensive, but it is a safety issue. Life sucks but it's not worth risking for $300
Yes a new tire is expensive, but it is a safety issue. Life sucks but it's not worth risking for $300
Last edited by Duke02; 07-26-12 at 06:31 PM.
07-26-12 | 06:23 PM
#22
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Patch kits DO NOT require you to take the tire off the rim. And they are safe to use. Some shops even use the patch kit. If you follow the instructions, it will be safe. And yes, do not use on the sidewall. The image shown by the OP, is not the sidewall.
07-26-12 | 07:25 PM
#25
Like many have said, that's easily repairable using a $10 repair kit from your local parts store. You don't even have to take the wheel off.
If you buy a kit like this one (http://www.jpcycles.com/product/246-...QFx4AodvygAAQ#), make sure you use A LOT of rubber cement. It'll make the repair strip easier to get into the tire and prevent any leaks. Also, test the repair by putting some soapy water onto the patch. If the water starts to bubble, you need to do it over.
If you buy a kit like this one (http://www.jpcycles.com/product/246-...QFx4AodvygAAQ#), make sure you use A LOT of rubber cement. It'll make the repair strip easier to get into the tire and prevent any leaks. Also, test the repair by putting some soapy water onto the patch. If the water starts to bubble, you need to do it over.
07-26-12 | 08:28 PM
#26
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You are foolish if you use a plug kit from Walmart, these are temporary to get you to a repair shop. They are not permanent in any sense. The only safe way to patch a hole is by dismounting it from the rim and patching it from the inside. The OPs nail puncture is too close to the shoulder for safe patching per the guidelines. It's your safety, why play with it?
07-26-12 | 08:39 PM
#27
What difference does it make whether it's from Walmart or a tire shop? Most are manufactured in the same facility.
Tire shops often use these, same with mechanics. I've had patches on all my vehicles without any problems, even while towing heavy loads. The nail is not on the sidewall, so it should be fine. I will only agree with your statement if you're driving your car under extreme conditions, such as on a track. Otherwise, under normal driving, it is safe. If you live in a state that requires yearly safety inspections, inspectors will pass you without giving it a thought unless you have multiple plugs in a singe tire.
Tire shops often use these, same with mechanics. I've had patches on all my vehicles without any problems, even while towing heavy loads. The nail is not on the sidewall, so it should be fine. I will only agree with your statement if you're driving your car under extreme conditions, such as on a track. Otherwise, under normal driving, it is safe. If you live in a state that requires yearly safety inspections, inspectors will pass you without giving it a thought unless you have multiple plugs in a singe tire.
07-26-12 | 10:03 PM
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What difference does it make whether it's from Walmart or a tire shop? Most are manufactured in the same facility.
Tire shops often use these, same with mechanics. I've had patches on all my vehicles without any problems, even while towing heavy loads. The nail is not on the sidewall, so it should be fine. I will only agree with your statement if you're driving your car under extreme conditions, such as on a track. Otherwise, under normal driving, it is safe. If you live in a state that requires yearly safety inspections, inspectors will pass you without giving it a thought unless you have multiple plugs in a singe tire.
Tire shops often use these, same with mechanics. I've had patches on all my vehicles without any problems, even while towing heavy loads. The nail is not on the sidewall, so it should be fine. I will only agree with your statement if you're driving your car under extreme conditions, such as on a track. Otherwise, under normal driving, it is safe. If you live in a state that requires yearly safety inspections, inspectors will pass you without giving it a thought unless you have multiple plugs in a singe tire.
07-26-12 | 10:23 PM
#29
I used walmart plug on my last set of tire before this one. Put 20k on them and guess what it never leaked once. Those tire shop that wont wanna plug your tire cause they want you to spend $200 on tires then $10. There no profit in it for them. My recent tired I went over a month no leak even with stretch tires.
07-27-12 | 12:43 AM
#30
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My bad. I was thinking about DIY plug and patch.