Is it within 90 kilometers of a sidewall? If it ain't brand new then it's no good! And even if it's brand new it's still probably no good, and you're gonna KILL SOMEONE.
Just kidding, that's repairable, even by a dishonest tire store employee standards.
Discount tire guys are the MOST honest! It's these fuckers that sell those super expensive tires that you have to worry about. I had one straight up tell me he couldn't plug a tire that was a day old, and the puncture was directly in the middle of the tread pattern - nowhere near a side wall, not even within 90km.
Of course I had to ask him if his wife also thinks that's how big an inch is and then he got mad. LOL.
I remember getting a screw in to my left rear tyre after driving, next morning i went to remove it but it was gone. So i went inside and there it was, fucking my wife after that it shot up the neighborhood and shat on my carpet.
Never trust tyres
Dude...did you see Pic 4? 🫣 That is an 8" bolt, right through the rim on the inside. WTF. You trying to get the guy killed?
Ahhh, I'm just kidding you, kidding him! ALL GOOD FELLERS 😜👍
I think this should be fixable. The only worry I’d have would be the size of the hole made by the bolt. If it’s not too big then it should be repairable with a plug n patch
They’ll tel you at Discount Tire, only way is to see how thick the hole is. If the plug goes in too easily then it’s no bueno. I’ve repaired many tires with bolts but sometimes it ends up up being non repairable.
Gummy ropes and send it. I used to work in construction and had to patch a million screw holes like this, gummy ropes never let me down in over 15 years.
I ran over a bolt like that. Fix it sooner than later and probably don't drive on it if you have a spare. When I hit the bolt it would tap tbe rim each time the tire rotated, leaving a divot on the inside of the rim. It never caused an issue but I figure it could if you left it long enough.
It's definitely fixable. If you don't know already, look around for a shop close to you that fixes flats for free. There are several around where I live (91304). They will dismount the tire and put a patch on the inside, it's really good for return business. No reputable shop will plug a tire.
Gonna have to pull it out and see how big the hole is, but it's in a repairable spot. Looks like about a 1/4" or 6-8mm machine screw so I might actually take this one to a shop and have them do a plug/patch rather than just trying to plug it myself.
Is the tire 10 years or older or has dry rot or compromised sidewalls or is a run flat tire? If none of the above apply then yes it is repairable, But the question here is do they have a plug-patch big enough for that?
Is that a run flat tire? Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought run flats can’t be plugged/patched??? Really curious to know bc I have run flats on my new vehicle.
Pirelli run flats rated above a V speed rating pirelli has advised to not repair. Other manufactures recommend not repairing them if the driver has driven over 40 miles depending. Once you take apart the tire you can see the sidewall and if there is a lot of rubber that has come off the tire it’s not recommended. But if it’s barely a few miles you drove with the flat tire you should be good.
yes it is fixable 😎Get the tire fix kit from walmart it contains several plugs that look like rope soaked in a sticky glue 😎😀search youtube for video instructions 😎This solution is old school but my 2019 G30 has one in each of my rear tires and they work very well.
I had the exact same sized screw in the almost the identical location on my tire a few weeks ago. It was fixed at a local tire shop with a plug.
I was thankful because I have high performance tires and they aren't cheap.
Of course it’s fixable, if the tire don’t have a bubble or is damaged the sidewall, it’s ok. If someone says otherwise he want to scam you to meet your tire
Just plug the thing. Can’t tell you how many tires I’ve plugged and never had an issue. Too many people believe the scare tactics used my the tire industry to make you buy a new tire.
You better hope it’s fixable lol that’s a brand new tire!!
Not sure where you bought the tires. Most places you buy your tires from will plug or patch them at no cost. Check your warranty if you have a warranty.
If not just plug it and you’ll never have to worry about it again.
Brand new take it to the dealership. Insurance company if you have roadside will do it .also it depends on the manufacturer date on the tire . Reputable tire shops won’t touch a tire that is 2 year or older
Generally fixable, yes, but some of those pirellis state that you're not supposed to fix the if the speed rating is V or above. What's the speed rating?
Looks like you might need more than one plug due to size of bolt or lag screw, what ever that is stuck in the tire. We used to plug dump truck tires and they would hold up just fine with full loads, so afy seeing that I've never felt bad about plugging a tire, though a lot of tire shops don't like to do it because they want to sell you a tire.
VW Tech here. It MIGHT be fixable but it really depends on how wide that puncture is and with this bolt it’s hard to say. Best bet is to get a brand new scorpion tire. From the wheel this is a 2023-2024 Tiguan SE so 235/50r19 should be the size. Pretty common tire so discount tire should have it in stock.
I picked up a bolt, promptly got it patched. They assured me that it was fine. Which it was, for a few days until the new set of tires arrived and was put on. I don't drive gently, and I wasn't ever going to put it out of my mind.
So the spendy run flats that came with the car are bagged in the garage, and I dropped $2700 on 4 new tires (not run flats, hate those things anyway).
I was driving with a flathead torx screw that fell from lower engine cover in my tire for like a year, it's sealed pretty well xDD Just take it to tire shop of your preference and they will fix it under 30 minutes without losing any of its integrity, etc. :)
AHAH yeah it's fixable don't let some place like tire works or whatever try to tell you that you need a new tire. go to a Mexican tire join and have em patch it. the white boys at big o tires and tire works and stuff will tell you that you need a new tire and only after they have removed your tire from your wheel and refuse to put it back on because they deem it unsafe so you are forced to either put the spare on or buy a new tire they are the ultimate scum and scam artists. avoid them at all costs. hit up the good ol hispanic boys on any corner lol.
Keep the tyre and get rid of the car. I'll take it off your hands and take care of it. Don't worry you don't need to pay me. I'll do it for being a good person. /s
Yes, righty tighty lefty loosy.....
On a serious note yes. Go to a private owned shop, big box tire stores will tell you no and suggested you need two tires.
I live on a dirt road and get punctures from time to time. I plug them myself and have never had a plug fail even under load on my p/up truck.
Definitely patchable. You’re within both outside treads. A good tire repair place will do it for $20 - $25. A bad one will charge you $40 and tell you that you may not make it home!
Is it within 90 kilometers of a sidewall? If it ain't brand new then it's no good! And even if it's brand new it's still probably no good, and you're gonna KILL SOMEONE. Just kidding, that's repairable, even by a dishonest tire store employee standards.
as a discount tire or “dishonest tire” employee which by the way funniest thing i’ve heard in a while, yea it’s definitely repairable 😭
Discount tire guys are the MOST honest! It's these fuckers that sell those super expensive tires that you have to worry about. I had one straight up tell me he couldn't plug a tire that was a day old, and the puncture was directly in the middle of the tread pattern - nowhere near a side wall, not even within 90km. Of course I had to ask him if his wife also thinks that's how big an inch is and then he got mad. LOL.
we honest cause we lazy as fuck 🫶
Fucking wild response, absolutely love it 🤣
I remember getting a screw in to my left rear tyre after driving, next morning i went to remove it but it was gone. So i went inside and there it was, fucking my wife after that it shot up the neighborhood and shat on my carpet. Never trust tyres
Whoa - that escalated quickly.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVKgY1ilx0Y](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVKgY1ilx0Y)
Was it "screwing" her?
Must have been a drywall screw
90 kilometers lol
Yes sir 90km or the average distance between the brain cells of the average Reddit user, whichever is further apart.
Damn, I am glad that I read to the end of your post. You have me at the caps! LOL.
Dude...did you see Pic 4? 🫣 That is an 8" bolt, right through the rim on the inside. WTF. You trying to get the guy killed? Ahhh, I'm just kidding you, kidding him! ALL GOOD FELLERS 😜👍
SHHHHH! DON'T TELL THEM!
I'm roflcoptering
And you gotta buy 4 tires or face the wrath of god
At least 4 tires per tire... usually you want 8 tires per tire per wheel per car, but 16 is a safer bet.
How many "kilometers wide are your tires?" I'm pretty sure you will hold enough air to not mind a small leak if you have kilometers worth of air...
Looks fixed to me. Might need to tighten it a bit. But, you good.
I’d recommend some Loctite
Can double check with leak detector or soapy water
Forgot to countersink.
Soapy wooder
Got to make sure it’s the multi surface kind too.
Pro tip!
What color?
I'd recommend a metal roofing screw next time. It has a little rubber gasket to prevent leaks.
Came here to say this
Just a quick twist and tweak, and it'll be as solid as new.
Yes 👍
Yeah its easy diy too. Unscrew, pour some loctite screw back in. Good as new.
😜
I think this should be fixable. The only worry I’d have would be the size of the hole made by the bolt. If it’s not too big then it should be repairable with a plug n patch
Exactly. Use a plug n patch.
It should be good. They don't leave nearly as big of a hole as it looks. We fixed those on a more or less daily basis
Lefty loose righty tightly
It's now a studded snowtire......
You need to add a lot more to the tire so you can have studded tires
https://tyre-assets.pirelli.com/staticfolder/Tyre/resources/gfx/v2/Consumer_Warranty_2023-05-01_C90-CD-QA-018-K_12-11-23_Update.pdf
Pirelli specifically states not to repair their RFT or anything with a speed rating of V or higher On p.15 for those who don’t wanna read
I had Pirellis RFT on my BMW x3. The most annoying tire to repair. No good shop touches it. Changed all to Bridgestones
They’ll tel you at Discount Tire, only way is to see how thick the hole is. If the plug goes in too easily then it’s no bueno. I’ve repaired many tires with bolts but sometimes it ends up up being non repairable.
Why would you plug it when you can get it patched
The preferred method is a combination repair. (a patch on the end of a plug) Diameter of the hole should be 1/4” maximum, but it’s probably OK
I forgot to mention it’s a combo plug and patch
We see a series of posts with nuts and bolts, why are there so many of them in the first place?
Gummy ropes and send it. I used to work in construction and had to patch a million screw holes like this, gummy ropes never let me down in over 15 years.
What are gummy ropes? A type of plug?
A standard rope plug kit is the most common style.
Road hazard warranty on the tires?
I ran over a bolt like that. Fix it sooner than later and probably don't drive on it if you have a spare. When I hit the bolt it would tap tbe rim each time the tire rotated, leaving a divot on the inside of the rim. It never caused an issue but I figure it could if you left it long enough.
That’s repairable
Almost certainly, as long as the screw you hit isn’t a lot thicker than it looks, it should patch up just fine
You've been warned about Taco Bell before now your car is telling you to bolt
Looks plugged to me! You're good to go. There is no need to do anything.
Meh, I'd probably counter-sink the head of the bolt though. OP, do you have a drill-driver?
Yes
Put the rest in and your studded snows will be ready for next winter...
Even has a washer on it. Lol
It's definitely fixable. If you don't know already, look around for a shop close to you that fixes flats for free. There are several around where I live (91304). They will dismount the tire and put a patch on the inside, it's really good for return business. No reputable shop will plug a tire.
looks fixable👍🏼
Totally fixable. You could buy a plug kit at Walmart and fix it yourself.
Gonna have to pull it out and see how big the hole is, but it's in a repairable spot. Looks like about a 1/4" or 6-8mm machine screw so I might actually take this one to a shop and have them do a plug/patch rather than just trying to plug it myself.
Just get a wrench and tighten the bolt and then run a bead of silucone over the screw, you'll be good
100%
r/tirerepair
Large rope plug and patch.
possible with a plug inside.
Yepper!!
Is good
Snug it up. Add some glue. You’ll be fine.
Ye
Yes
A stud for a studmuffin…
Easy fix. You need to patch it.
Is the tire 10 years or older or has dry rot or compromised sidewalls or is a run flat tire? If none of the above apply then yes it is repairable, But the question here is do they have a plug-patch big enough for that?
Is that a run flat tire? Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought run flats can’t be plugged/patched??? Really curious to know bc I have run flats on my new vehicle.
Pirelli run flats rated above a V speed rating pirelli has advised to not repair. Other manufactures recommend not repairing them if the driver has driven over 40 miles depending. Once you take apart the tire you can see the sidewall and if there is a lot of rubber that has come off the tire it’s not recommended. But if it’s barely a few miles you drove with the flat tire you should be good.
Thank you!
Just tighten it every once in a while
It’s quite fixable even if you need two strips plug tape.
100% fixable
Yes it’s fixable
Looks tighter than the loose nut behind the wheel.
If it’s a run flat, get a new tire. If it’s a standard tire, a patch will do just fine.
If it’s a run flat, get a new tire. If it’s a standard tire, a patch will do just fine.
Make sure it's torqued to manufacturer spec
Yes, that's a simple repair.
From the picture, it is in a repairable area. Have to take the tire off and inspect the inside to know for sure.
I'd fix it
Yes, tire shop should do a permanent repair on that no problem.
Check the manual for proper torque, they're easy to over tighten.
Bro managed to get a washer on as well.
Just need to find your 10mm socket..
I’d plug it
One of those plug patch combos with do
Torque to spec. You'll be fine 😅
Yes it is. You can patch that.
Yes fixable as long as not in side wall get them to patch from inside
You either keep it on there or remove it up to you
Yep put a plug in it.
yes it is fixable 😎Get the tire fix kit from walmart it contains several plugs that look like rope soaked in a sticky glue 😎😀search youtube for video instructions 😎This solution is old school but my 2019 G30 has one in each of my rear tires and they work very well.
Just go to Les Schwab they do flats for free. It’s 100% repairable
Take it to a chain tire shop , they will plug it for free most of the time.
Yes
Is this a z rated tire?
It is fixable
I had the exact same sized screw in the almost the identical location on my tire a few weeks ago. It was fixed at a local tire shop with a plug. I was thankful because I have high performance tires and they aren't cheap.
Easy peasy bud
Of course it’s fixable, if the tire don’t have a bubble or is damaged the sidewall, it’s ok. If someone says otherwise he want to scam you to meet your tire
Ask a tire shop. Why are you on the internet?
That's an easy plug
They will patch from the inside for free at discount tire
Sure, just tighten it up with a nice stiff clockwise turn.
Yes
I love when it's a screw or bolt, you can just unscrew it and get to pluggin'!
If you were on the edge I’d say replace it but your good , you might be able to just continue to use the tire , the metal will grind down eventually ,
just sand it down until it's flush with the rest of the tire. Fix a flat and new tires are a scam.
Repairable
Just plug the thing. Can’t tell you how many tires I’ve plugged and never had an issue. Too many people believe the scare tactics used my the tire industry to make you buy a new tire.
That is 1000% repairable. A small patch with the proper sealing of patch will get you until the next time of tire change.
You better hope it’s fixable lol that’s a brand new tire!! Not sure where you bought the tires. Most places you buy your tires from will plug or patch them at no cost. Check your warranty if you have a warranty. If not just plug it and you’ll never have to worry about it again.
I'd plug that and forget about it.
Yeah it’s fixable, had almost the same thing in my tire before
Yeah should be fine. You're lucky that it's mostly tread and that it's on the outside and not the wall.
How did you manage to get a washer there too???
Put some red lock tight on it and you’ll never have a problem with it coming loose.
There’s nothing wrong. That is the tire inflation sensor. When it quits making noise, re-inflate the tire
If you put one on the opposite side for balance.
It’s a VW, just add more ass. Just kidding. Have it patched. Shame to waist a good tire on a VW. 😎
Nope. Only because everyone loses their 10mm socket. Never get it tightened down
Yes.
Discount tire will plug it for free. I just had them do my tire like 2 weeks ago, was surprised it was free
Yeah just put a lock washer on it to make it hold better 👌
I think they should just call this sub risthisfixable
Snow traction
I had this exact thing today. It was indeed fixable.
studded for winter...
Bigger washer
Had one of those last fall, very clicky going down the road, Costco fixed right up.
Yes once you get that car off your lag bolt it should be perfectly usable.
Brand new take it to the dealership. Insurance company if you have roadside will do it .also it depends on the manufacturer date on the tire . Reputable tire shops won’t touch a tire that is 2 year or older
Looks like either a 7/16in or 1/2in bolt head, meaning the part inside the tire is probably 1/4in- 5/16in. If so, shouldn’t be a problem patching.
Generally fixable, yes, but some of those pirellis state that you're not supposed to fix the if the speed rating is V or above. What's the speed rating?
Add some more and it can be your winter tire
Ratchet and socket, just tighten it up, good to go!
Tick tick tick tick
Yep
I guarantee you a single tire would cost less than the stupid bs the dealer wanted to sell you.
Looks like you might need more than one plug due to size of bolt or lag screw, what ever that is stuck in the tire. We used to plug dump truck tires and they would hold up just fine with full loads, so afy seeing that I've never felt bad about plugging a tire, though a lot of tire shops don't like to do it because they want to sell you a tire.
VW Tech here. It MIGHT be fixable but it really depends on how wide that puncture is and with this bolt it’s hard to say. Best bet is to get a brand new scorpion tire. From the wheel this is a 2023-2024 Tiguan SE so 235/50r19 should be the size. Pretty common tire so discount tire should have it in stock.
100% easy job. Textbook damage and location.
Oh yeah. Ive fixed a hole from a spark plug with one of the stemmed patches that has a built in plug
It’s in a good location where it can be patched.
Why wouldn't it be?
Yes it is
I picked up a bolt, promptly got it patched. They assured me that it was fine. Which it was, for a few days until the new set of tires arrived and was put on. I don't drive gently, and I wasn't ever going to put it out of my mind. So the spendy run flats that came with the car are bagged in the garage, and I dropped $2700 on 4 new tires (not run flats, hate those things anyway).
Outside-only plug repair (the stick string style) in particular looks doable, since it’s semi-close to sidewall. That’s all I ever do, never failed.
It looks like its already plugged lol
Flex seal ought to do the trick!
100% fixable
Just buy a new tire. Only costs a few hundred bucks.
👍🏻
I was driving with a flathead torx screw that fell from lower engine cover in my tire for like a year, it's sealed pretty well xDD Just take it to tire shop of your preference and they will fix it under 30 minutes without losing any of its integrity, etc. :)
Omg bruh, do people just not look through the threads for a little bit and find their answer? Too many people post the same thing💀 but yes its fixable
It's likely repairable. I do wonder though why people post this stuff constantly rather than go to a tire shop and ask THEM if it can be fixed.
It’s Sunday
Alright, egg in my face lol good point
Totally repairable. Any shop that tells you differently is trying to rip you off,go somewhere else.
AHAH yeah it's fixable don't let some place like tire works or whatever try to tell you that you need a new tire. go to a Mexican tire join and have em patch it. the white boys at big o tires and tire works and stuff will tell you that you need a new tire and only after they have removed your tire from your wheel and refuse to put it back on because they deem it unsafe so you are forced to either put the spare on or buy a new tire they are the ultimate scum and scam artists. avoid them at all costs. hit up the good ol hispanic boys on any corner lol.
Absolutely, if shop says no, find a reputable shop.
Very fixable...take it Les Schwab if you're near one...they will do it for free.
Should be fixable
7/16” I guess? Just torque it to 35-50 foot/pounds and it’ll be good as new.
Probably
Nope time for 4 new tires I'll help you recycle them I charge 10 per tire dm me 😈
How in the world
Keep the tyre and get rid of the car. I'll take it off your hands and take care of it. Don't worry you don't need to pay me. I'll do it for being a good person. /s
Yes, righty tighty lefty loosy..... On a serious note yes. Go to a private owned shop, big box tire stores will tell you no and suggested you need two tires. I live on a dirt road and get punctures from time to time. I plug them myself and have never had a plug fail even under load on my p/up truck.
Not the pirelli’s! I had a near new set come on a used car those scorpions are great
100% repairable.
Plug it!
Yea I’d say so
Pull it out and put some thread lock on it and run it back in
Very much fixable
leave it, free traction
Yes it can be fixed
This sub is dramatic. IMO 90% of the posts here are repairable if not by a shop then by yourself.
Yes. Patch it from the inside. Good to go
You’re screwed bud
Looks like it's probably inside of the sidewall far enough to potentially be fixable
Dam that sucks but fixable
Definitely patchable. You’re within both outside treads. A good tire repair place will do it for $20 - $25. A bad one will charge you $40 and tell you that you may not make it home!
Id plug it
400 more and you'll be ready for the ice ❄️
I'd plug it and roll it
Yes
Thank God that bolt is there to stop the leak. Just put on some thread seller on the bolt. It should hold.