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03-24-2012, 07:11 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Mar 2011
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Plug or Patch
One of my Pirelli's picked up a big screw. I assume this needs to be taken to the tire shop and patched from the inside vs a plug.
Also, anything the tire shop needs to be aware of with a wheel that has TPMS? Thanks.........
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03-24-2012, 07:15 AM
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Is it front or rear? Evaluate the mileage on the tires... if they are more than 1/2 worn, look for a used tire on here or elsewhere. They are easy to come by. I had to do that. I wouldnt trust a patch/plug. I know it sucks but its better to be safe. |
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03-24-2012, 07:18 AM
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         Drives: 2012 camaro Join Date: Feb 2012
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have plugged many a tire in my day, never had a problem with any. If I were you, I'd just do it myself. $5 and your rolling again.
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03-24-2012, 07:26 AM
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Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010
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You cannot "plug" a pirelli p zero tire. They have to be patched. Trust me, I had a screw in my tire and found out the hard way when I tried to plug it myself.
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03-24-2012, 07:32 AM
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Check your dealership. I ran over a large tack type nail and took it to my dealership. I bought the tire and key replacement package for an extra $5 a month so I wasn't charged but it still would have only cost $7- $13 for the plug/patch so not bad.
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03-24-2012, 07:32 AM
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Patch it with a mushroom patch from the inside. A mushroom patch is a patch that will also fill the hole in the tread. Just remind them you have TPMS sensors and to be careful.
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03-24-2012, 08:02 AM
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I've had one of these in a front tire since about a week after I got the car, 24,000 miles later and no problems. I did, however, pick up another screw in the same tire about a month ago while on vacation, so I think its probably time to invest in a new set....The rears are wore out anyway. 
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03-24-2012, 08:22 AM
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Ok. Thanks everyone.
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03-24-2012, 08:50 AM
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