dvdt Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I had a nail in my tire. I decided to buy one of those tire repair kits at the auto parts store. I pulled the nail out and it's not that long. Air does not seem to be leaking out (I put soapy water over it and don't see any leaks). Now my question is, should I use the tire repair kit? It will involve me further puncturing the tire with the tool. I'm afraid to frack it up further if it's fine. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/dv2dt2/CIMG4027.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/dv2dt2/CIMG4028.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/dv2dt2/CIMG4030.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/dv2dt2/CIMG4031.jpg http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/dv2dt2/CIMG4032.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pillboy Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 How about putting a patch on the inside of the tire rather than using a plug? It is still ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azca Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 hm, I think you should buy a new tire and save this as a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 If there is no leak you'll be fine;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdt Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Thanks for the suggestions. Patching it from the inside is not quite a diy job. I don't really have time to go to a shop to get this fixed till the weekend. Also, last time I checked, they charged $35. Can't really use this as a spare since I have about 50% left (15k miles) on the tires and I believe I would need to replace them all if I replaced one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 discount tire....they always do it for free, at least for me. *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 http://www.stimpco.com/carpix/lol3/holyshit-wrong_forum.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreoSTi Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 If there is no leak you'll be fine;) Ditto. Just fill the hole with the rubber cement if it'll make you feel better about things. -Mike- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rurouni_x Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 discount tire....they always do it for free, at least for me. yeah i work there and we usally do it for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I wouldn't use a plug if the tire has not been pierced all the way thru. You'd probably be ok leaving well enough alone, but a radial patch inside to reinforce that area is not a bad idea. btw, I know to some tire PLUGS are taboo, but I have had 100% sucess on all my plugged tires. I even plugged the back tire on my motorcyle, no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 For anyone that does need a patch or plug the absolute best route to go is a Patch plug. Many tire shops do not like to plug a tire & insist on doing a patch.... Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 ^^^^ Yes, the best way to fix a hole in a tire. The plug is part of the patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantal Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Dude, go to a place that does free tire repair. It's crazy not to have them take care of it for you. If the tire fails, it will be at the worst possible moment, not when you are taxi-ing into your garage after washing it saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdt Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 Yeah, the places that do a "free" tire repair are hard to come by here in the Bay Area. Last time I checked, Discount Tire charged you $$ but gave you a $$ discount on the next set of tires you purchase from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baj Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I would go to a tire shop and have them pull the tire off the wheel and make sure there is no sign of any trauma inside the tire. If there is have them patch it properly from the inside. This is not a good way to save $35. Actually, even if it's not punctured all the way through, you don't want water getting in the hole and causing damage to the belts. Get it fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rougeben83 Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 immerse the wheel in water w/ the tire inflated to 45 psi. No bubbles and it'll be fine. As long as the nail didn't pierce the STEEL belts underneath all that rubber, you're AOK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Remember guys he checked with soapy water......no leak:) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuczek Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Don't forget that any tire that has been repaired looses it's speed rating. It's a NON-rated tire now as they can't guarantee the at what speed the tire will fail where the repair took place. I was told this by 2 manufactures (Bridgestone and Kumho) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.