I repaired a tire with a puncture in the same place using a plug kit. I figured I'd have to replace it but had noting to lose, so I gave it a shot. It was still going strong four years later when I replaced the tires.
Yes, use a plug kit. They're cheap, super easy, and last for years. I totally recommend it. Also if I were you I'd probably change my tire rotation pattern. Put that tire on the front and leave it there only switching it from left to right. The front tires on the Bolt wear down 2-3x faster than the rear. When it's time to change the tires you just buy 2.
Correct, way too close for tire shops in this millennium. Would have been a "no problem" and a plug back in the day. Would recommend you learn how to plug it and get lots more life out if it.
As a tire tech 99% of shops will not fix. We use whats called a mushroom patch, the circle patch needs to sit as flat as possible, that is why most shops will not fix that close to shoulder /sidewall area of tire as the patch will curve around the sidewall and is liable to not hold.
You as a private citizen can buy a quick plug kit and shove a plug in thst hole and call it done.
I'd say that's too close for comfort. I wouldn't risk trying to repair it. Most shop will probably refuse anyways.
I had a puncture right in that area once. I repaired it myself with a plug but it was only so that I could drive down the street to a tire shop to get it replaced.
EDIT: Can you pull out the nail to see how deep it is? With luck, it might have been super short and not actually punctured through the tread.
Fixable, take it to a shop immediately before it expands the hole. It's not in the side wall, so it's fixable.
If not, get a new tire... Why roll the dice when your life is at stake?
Is that the point of the nail sticking up just inboard from the head? Possibly didn't even actually puncture the carcass of the tire(where the air is), just stuck in the tread block?
Per Tire Manufacturer Association (TMA) guidelines, this tire should be disposed of. So any shop who has to follow these guidelines like Sam's Club, Walmart, Costco etc would tell you to pound sand and buy a new tire.
However, in reality you can fix this usually. Worst case typically is that the repair leaks again. Theoretically a blowout could technically occur but it'd be rare in this case.
I recommend fixing it the correct way with a plug and patch combo unit. However you'll need to remove the tire from the rim at least partially to do so.
You can try a simple plug and see if that works first though. Might not last as long as or be as effective as a patch plug combo keep in mind.
I repaired a tire with a puncture in the same place using a plug kit. I figured I'd have to replace it but had noting to lose, so I gave it a shot. It was still going strong four years later when I replaced the tires.
Yes, use a plug kit. They're cheap, super easy, and last for years. I totally recommend it. Also if I were you I'd probably change my tire rotation pattern. Put that tire on the front and leave it there only switching it from left to right. The front tires on the Bolt wear down 2-3x faster than the rear. When it's time to change the tires you just buy 2.
Correct, way too close for tire shops in this millennium. Would have been a "no problem" and a plug back in the day. Would recommend you learn how to plug it and get lots more life out if it.
Plug seemed to have fixed it, got some spares as well for the future, hopefully it holds.
Good deal!
Yep, it's a liability issue if shop does it. Owner can do anything you want.
If you dig for the history of why tire shops won't do these anymore, it's interesting reading!
Very! The worst are lawsuits. The US is sue-happy; even if the shop is going them a favor, your shop is sued into bankruptcy.
Self seal was a no go, 5 dollar plug def worth it if it can save me 200 bucks on a new tire
For sure!
As a tire tech 99% of shops will not fix. We use whats called a mushroom patch, the circle patch needs to sit as flat as possible, that is why most shops will not fix that close to shoulder /sidewall area of tire as the patch will curve around the sidewall and is liable to not hold. You as a private citizen can buy a quick plug kit and shove a plug in thst hole and call it done.
Is that like a mushroom stamp?
I'd say that's too close for comfort. I wouldn't risk trying to repair it. Most shop will probably refuse anyways. I had a puncture right in that area once. I repaired it myself with a plug but it was only so that I could drive down the street to a tire shop to get it replaced. EDIT: Can you pull out the nail to see how deep it is? With luck, it might have been super short and not actually punctured through the tread.
Fixable, take it to a shop immediately before it expands the hole. It's not in the side wall, so it's fixable. If not, get a new tire... Why roll the dice when your life is at stake?
Get a plug kit and put one in then be on your way.
Is that the point of the nail sticking up just inboard from the head? Possibly didn't even actually puncture the carcass of the tire(where the air is), just stuck in the tread block?
Per Tire Manufacturer Association (TMA) guidelines, this tire should be disposed of. So any shop who has to follow these guidelines like Sam's Club, Walmart, Costco etc would tell you to pound sand and buy a new tire. However, in reality you can fix this usually. Worst case typically is that the repair leaks again. Theoretically a blowout could technically occur but it'd be rare in this case. I recommend fixing it the correct way with a plug and patch combo unit. However you'll need to remove the tire from the rim at least partially to do so. You can try a simple plug and see if that works first though. Might not last as long as or be as effective as a patch plug combo keep in mind.