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11-08-2012, 02:43 PM
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Drives: 2011 Yellow 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Kalamazoo mi
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Nail in tire
So I went to get into my car the other day, and noticed the pressure was low, I filled it up and just thought that it was because it was really cold out. Well the next day I go out and the tire pressure is at 12! So I inspected the tire, and find that there is a 2 inch nail directly in the tread of the tire. I was trying to think where I could have gotten a nail in my tire, and then I moved my car. And found several nails on the ground. Well then it dawned on me my landlord had been working on building a storage building a few spots down from my spot, and sure enough one of the nails looked like it came out of some drywall that they used for the inside of the building.
 I am going to talk to the manager tomorrow about, but what would be my options if they didnt pay for it? I dont think insurance will cover this. Last edited by josephs8; 11-08-2012 at 03:18 PM. |
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11-08-2012, 03:00 PM
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Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Seminole, Fl.
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Well if you don't have the tire and wheel, it's gonna cost you a new tire. Don't hold your breath on them paying for it.
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11-08-2012, 04:44 PM
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Drives: 2012 Blk ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
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Getting that tire and wheel insurance is seeming golden now because I'm hearing about too many ZL1's with nails in their tires. This is like the 4th or 5th story on here.
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11-08-2012, 04:58 PM
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I picked up a "self taping screw" in my rear tire and took the wheel/tire to Big O tire store. They put a plug in the hole and a patch inside the tire. When asked how much the manager said first time free. The tech even sprayed and wiped the wheel off. Just like new! That was almost 8K miles ago and no problems. I'll remember this place when I look for new tires.
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11-08-2012, 05:07 PM
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Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010
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Case of bad luck... Either plug it or get a new tire. Personally I'd get a new tire. I don't want to trust a plug going 100mph +
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11-08-2012, 05:08 PM
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Drives: 2013 ZL-1 TRIPLE BLACK VERT Join Date: Oct 2012
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DISCOUNT TIRE WILL DO IT FOR FREE TOO. O JUST BOUGHT TIRE/WHEEL COVERAGE FROM BECKY AT RODGERS CHEVY. 5 YRS 75000 MILES. COST WAS $445 AND WELL WORTH IT
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11-08-2012, 05:18 PM
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Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL-1, Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009
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11-08-2012, 05:24 PM
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Drives: 2011 Yellow 2LT RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Kalamazoo mi
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Yeah, I might get it repaired for the time being since it is going into storage, but I dont think I would ever feel safe driving over 100mph with a plug in the tire.
I dont think my dealer ever offered tire/wheel insurance :/ |
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11-08-2012, 05:54 PM
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Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport 3LT Join Date: Oct 2010
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So... not to sound like a total Dufus, but is there something about the Eagle 1
that prohibits a plug and patch in all cases or just the usual bad case of 'too close to the sidewall' ? |
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11-08-2012, 05:54 PM
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My dealer threw it in for free! I'm glad now hearing all these nail stories!!!!!
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11-08-2012, 05:56 PM
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11-08-2012, 08:05 PM
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Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011
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properly professionally installed inside patch plug on a nail or a screw hole in tread is all good. Sidewall,,I would not trust for performance usage.
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11-09-2012, 08:07 AM
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11-09-2012, 03:12 PM
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