GOT2B GM Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 How close is too close? Got a flat in my truck. Figured there are a few guys on here that work in tire shops that can enlighten me. Thanks Quote
AL Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 That can easily be patched or plugged, the limit is if the patch would touch the sidewall then it cant be patched, but it can be plugged... If the screw was over to the point where the tread doesnt touch the road, or to the point where the tread starts going down towards the sidewall (hope that makes sense)... Then it wouldnt be repairable Quote
BXX Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 Actually, that tire is now scrap bud:( That patch/plug repair unit will end up on the shoulder where it curves up to the sidewall. And a plug isnt an approved repair at all. Thats just the cheap hillbilly temporary repair to get you where you need to go to get a new tire or it properly repaired. Sucks, that Winterforce looks like it has plenty of tread left. On the upside, the Winterforces arent too expensive to replace. Quote
GOT2B GM Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Posted February 20, 2011 This tire is 3 months old. I'll hillybilly plug it before I throw it away. Quote
reddroptop Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 You'll be fine with a patch/plug or a plug. Quote
AliasCT Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 Actually, that tire is now scrap bud That patch/plug repair unit will end up on the shoulder where it curves up to the sidewall. And a plug isnt an approved repair at all. Thats just the cheap hillbilly temporary repair to get you where you need to go to get a new tire or it properly repaired. Depends on the stiffness of the sidewall, neh? I've run tires on a patch. You probably shouldn't go off-roading on it, and it should be replaced eventually... But I'm not sad about the year of extra life that I got out of that tire. Quote
carkhz316 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 I've seen plugs last just fine. That looks plenty in the tread for at least a plug. And as far as I've known, a patch is a acceptable permanent repair. I've had a number done with years of trouble-free driving. Worst case scenario is the tire goes flat on you again. Quote
95 vert Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 That can be plugged without any issues. I've done plenty like that. Quote
99screaminregal Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 I would say you're good to plug it. Depending on the shop you take it to they may have a patch plug small enough to do that. I worked at Sears Tire for several years and we had the combo plugs with patch ends no bigger than a nickle or quarter. The stem was small enough to fill the hole after drilling it out or just pulling it through. Either way, looks ok. Quote
Crazy K Posted February 21, 2011 Report Posted February 21, 2011 it's a torx, but the screw back out, coat with rtv, screw it in and drive? they do make small area pull though patches, which would be the best for this situation, but you could use a do it yourself patch and see where that gets you. technically no one want to use those anymore for liability reasons, but as long as you do a decent job i would and have done the same. Quote
virtuetovice Posted February 22, 2011 Report Posted February 22, 2011 Kits like these work just fine for screw/nail holes and are really hard to fuck up. They've lasted me months on end with no problems or leaks. Quote
GOT2B GM Posted February 22, 2011 Author Report Posted February 22, 2011 Taking it in to my tire shop tomorrow so we'll see. Thanks guys. Quote
GOT2B GM Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Posted February 23, 2011 Got it patched today, no issues. Quote
maybe2fast Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 lucky...I worked at a tire store, and that would have been a new tire Quote
AL Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 They are trying to upsell if they say thats a new tire... The tire shop and the dealership I am at now would repair that with no issues... However we had a crown vic come in with an 18 inch tree branch sticking out of the side of the tire, we were not able to repair that one Quote
AliasCT Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 Wait, a tire shop with an interest in selling tires would have tried to sell him a new tire? I can't imagine why! :-P And funny, when I have hazard warrenty on my tires, they just want to fix it instead of replacing... You think money has anything to do with it? Quote
Pdiddy Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 Your funny. I plugged a tire myself, and it's been in there for 2 years now!! No leak at all. Plus what is the worst thing that can happen? It leaks. A tire isn't just going to BLOW UP on the highway due to a patch or plug that failed. You will just have another leak. It's worth a $6 try before having to buy a new tire. Actually, that tire is now scrap bud:( That patch/plug repair unit will end up on the shoulder where it curves up to the sidewall. And a plug isnt an approved repair at all. Thats just the cheap hillbilly temporary repair to get you where you need to go to get a new tire or it properly repaired. Sucks, that Winterforce looks like it has plenty of tread left. On the upside, the Winterforces arent too expensive to replace. Quote
urbex Posted March 9, 2011 Report Posted March 9, 2011 No problem with plugs.. We've done that before and it'll last as long as the tread. Never had an issue. I've got a plug on the Lumina right now... Quote
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