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nickswe · 11-24-2014, 08:59 AM

Came out this morning to find the rear left tire flat on my 2014 ZL1.
I ran it last night with no issues so most probably its a nail or something.

I called the Chevy Roadside assistance and they will have my car towed to Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine.

I talked to Classic Chevrolet and they can either repair the tire, or replace it with a new one.

My current tires are just 4 weeks old and as new still. So it feels like throwing money down the gutter to replace it with a new tire after such short time, but at the same time it does not feel right to repair it. I guess I don't really know what they do when they repair a tire - is it as good as original?

Any inputs on what I should decide to do is highly appreciated? Repair or replace?

What a beautiful Monday morning it turned out to be!

MaxxMuscle · 11-24-2014, 09:12 AM

From Tire Rack

A punctured speed rated tire brings with it additional considerations. While some tire manufacturers "allow" a tire to retain its speed rating if a specified multi-step repair procedure is followed exactly, most tire manufacturers reason that since they have no control over the damage caused by the puncture or the quality of the repair, they cannot confirm that the tire has retained its high speed capability. Therefore, their policy is that a punctured and repaired tire no longer retains its speed rating and should be treated as a non-speed rated tire.

rvnmaniac · 11-24-2014, 09:17 AM

If they are gonna patch it from the inside for the repair go for it. Been there done that..

nickswe · 11-24-2014, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxxMuscle

From Tire Rack

A punctured speed rated tire brings with it additional considerations. While some tire manufacturers "allow" a tire to retain its speed rating if a specified multi-step repair procedure is followed exactly, most tire manufacturers reason that since they have no control over the damage caused by the puncture or the quality of the repair, they cannot confirm that the tire has retained its high speed capability. Therefore, their policy is that a punctured and repaired tire no longer retains its speed rating and should be treated as a non-speed rated tire.

This Monday morning just keeps getting better and better!

I guess I will just replace the tire then.

nickswe · 11-24-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rvnmaniac

If they are gonna patch it from the inside for the repair go for it. Been there done that..

If they are going to repair it, I will request that they do take the tire off so that we can see what it looks like on the inside and not just put a plug in there without knowing the extense of the damage.

WSSICK · 11-24-2014, 11:35 AM

Hey nickswe I found myself in the same situation last week with the drivers side front tire. I thought about replacing the tire but had it repaired instead. The tire was removed from the wheel and repaired from the inside.

A better question maybe to ask is, "How often will I drive my car in which the speed rating of my tires come into play?" Other than highway speeds will you drive your car at speeds of 149 mph or greater (Z - 149 mph and over)?

BTW I am still contemplating replacing the tire. But since the daily temperatures here have dropped below 40F and to avoid cracking I will not be driving my car for awhile so I have to think about it. Your situation may be different.

This is no attempt to hijack your thread.

nickswe · 11-24-2014, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSSICK

Hey nickswe I found myself in the same situation last week with the drivers side front tire. I thought about replacing the tire but had it repaired instead. The tire was removed from the wheel and repaired from the inside.

A better question maybe to ask is, "How often will I drive my car in which the speed rating of my tires come into play?" Other than highway speeds will you drive your car at speeds of 149 mph or greater (Z - 149 mph and over)?

BTW I am still contemplating replacing the tire. But since the daily temperatures here have dropped below 40F and to avoid cracking I will not be driving my car for awhile so I have to think about it. Your situation may be different.

This is no attempt to hijack your thread.

Thank you very much for your input!

I am too thinking in the same ways as you did. I actually drive my ZL1 as if it were a baby. I think I have spinned the tires like 2 times since I replaced them over a month ago. I see the car as an investment as I am tending to take it with me over to Sweden next spring when I move back home.

So hopefully they can repair it today, and then my plan is to replace the rear tires completely before I head to Sweden with it, as tires in Sweden are double the cost to here. But I will take the old tires with me and use them in Sweden of course.

Thank you again! It calms my nerves while sitting here at the Chevy dealer waiting for it to be fixed.

LuckyZL-1 · 11-24-2014, 08:53 PM

I had a nail stuck in my tire two days after I bought it. Had it patched and still ran the GYs to the ground patch and all!!! If they had been older yes I would have replaced them all becuz I was wanting the Michelins anyways but it was only two days old.

nickswe · 11-24-2014, 09:07 PM

Thanks for all replies. I had the tire repaired today at a total of 20 bucks.

Story ended happy this time. Knock on wood.

paulik87 · 11-24-2014, 09:16 PM

Any reputable shop would patch from the inside anyways. I have never heard of a company just "plugging" a tire and calling it good.

rudySS · 11-24-2014, 11:03 PM

just repair it I sell tires for a living u will b fine

2SSJIM · 11-25-2014, 01:22 AM

I just had my left rear tire replaced last week due to a nail in it! The Wheel and Tire insurance I bought for 500 dollars back when I bought my SS (Transferred to the Z) has really paid off... this one like the last 3 didn't cost me anything. In fact in the last 5 years, I've only paid for 2 tires due to wear and 1 rim due to cosmetic damage... insurance doesn't cover wear or cosmetic damage.

deahl001 · 11-25-2014, 07:21 AM

My dealership said the GY tires were not repairable. Replaced it under the tire warranty I had.

garyw · 11-25-2014, 07:28 AM

funny how he says it was repaired and thanks for the replys and people are stilling replying to replace it or whatever, how about reading the forums post for a change.

While all replys are appreciated by not only the op but others as well but......

11-24-2014, 08:59 AM	#1
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 489	Flat tire: Repair or replace? Came out this morning to find the rear left tire flat on my 2014 ZL1. I ran it last night with no issues so most probably its a nail or something. I called the Chevy Roadside assistance and they will have my car towed to Classic Chevrolet in Grapevine. I talked to Classic Chevrolet and they can either repair the tire, or replace it with a new one. My current tires are just 4 weeks old and as new still. So it feels like throwing money down the gutter to replace it with a new tire after such short time, but at the same time it does not feel right to repair it. I guess I don't really know what they do when they repair a tire - is it as good as original? Any inputs on what I should decide to do is highly appreciated? Repair or replace? What a beautiful Monday morning it turned out to be! __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

11-24-2014, 11:35 AM	#6
WSSICK Drives: 2014 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 147	Hey nickswe I found myself in the same situation last week with the drivers side front tire. I thought about replacing the tire but had it repaired instead. The tire was removed from the wheel and repaired from the inside. A better question maybe to ask is, "How often will I drive my car in which the speed rating of my tires come into play?" Other than highway speeds will you drive your car at speeds of 149 mph or greater (Z - 149 mph and over)? BTW I am still contemplating replacing the tire. But since the daily temperatures here have dropped below 40F and to avoid cracking I will not be driving my car for awhile so I have to think about it. Your situation may be different. This is no attempt to hijack your thread. __________________ *2014 Red Hot Camaro ZL1* 2002 Victory Red Trans Am WS6 2000 Lt Pewter Metallic Silverado Z71 1996 Metallic Gray Ford Taurus GL

11-24-2014, 08:53 PM	#8
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	I had a nail stuck in my tire two days after I bought it. Had it patched and still ran the GYs to the ground patch and all!!! If they had been older yes I would have replaced them all becuz I was wanting the Michelins anyways but it was only two days old. __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

11-24-2014, 09:07 PM	#9
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 489	Thanks for all replies. I had the tire repaired today at a total of 20 bucks. Story ended happy this time. Knock on wood. __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

11-25-2014, 07:21 AM	#13
deahl001 Drives: 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 CRT M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 103	My dealership said the GY tires were not repairable. Replaced it under the tire warranty I had. __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 - CRT M6 ECF

11-24-2014, 09:12 AM	#2
MaxxMuscle Blanchard Performance Drives: 2014 Black ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 171	From Tire Rack A punctured speed rated tire brings with it additional considerations. While some tire manufacturers "allow" a tire to retain its speed rating if a specified multi-step repair procedure is followed exactly, most tire manufacturers reason that since they have no control over the damage caused by the puncture or the quality of the repair, they cannot confirm that the tire has retained its high speed capability. Therefore, their policy is that a punctured and repaired tire no longer retains its speed rating and should be treated as a non-speed rated tire.

11-24-2014, 09:17 AM	#3
rvnmaniac Drives: 2012 M6 ZL1. 2019 Altima.07 FJR1300 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MD Posts: 665	If they are gonna patch it from the inside for the repair go for it. Been there done that..

11-24-2014, 09:16 PM	#10
paulik87 Drives: 2012 civic si Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Puyallup, WA. Posts: 64	Any reputable shop would patch from the inside anyways. I have never heard of a company just "plugging" a tire and calling it good.

11-24-2014, 11:03 PM	#11
rudySS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oxnard California Posts: 83	just repair it I sell tires for a living u will b fine

11-25-2014, 01:22 AM	#12
2SSJIM Drives: 2012 CRT ZL1 #1400 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AZ. Posts: 942	I just had my left rear tire replaced last week due to a nail in it! The Wheel and Tire insurance I bought for 500 dollars back when I bought my SS (Transferred to the Z) has really paid off... this one like the last 3 didn't cost me anything. In fact in the last 5 years, I've only paid for 2 tires due to wear and 1 rim due to cosmetic damage... insurance doesn't cover wear or cosmetic damage.

11-25-2014, 07:28 AM	#14
garyw Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 138	funny how he says it was repaired and thanks for the replys and people are stilling replying to replace it or whatever, how about reading the forums post for a change. While all replys are appreciated by not only the op but others as well but......