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SimpleGreen · 02-13-2013, 08:03 PM

Hey guys, been a while since I had a tire patched (like, since I had my last truck). I noticed my DIC said I had low air after work. Took a look, sure enough, caught a nail

Is that far enough way from the sidewall for a patch? It's about dead center in the outer row of tread.

I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow after I get off to have it taken care of.

its a syn · 02-13-2013, 08:04 PM

They may plug it

boozeitup · 02-13-2013, 08:19 PM

I will say that they will not. I got one in that exact place and pep boys would not plug it. I am not a mechanic but if I could have I would have plugged it and then just monitored it.

spyder · 02-13-2013, 08:20 PM

I'm pretty sure that can be patched/plugged.

ripcurl329 · 02-13-2013, 08:24 PM

I would do a patch & plugged it might be a few $$ more but well worth it IMO.

SimpleGreen · 02-13-2013, 08:25 PM

Interesting, I have never seen a tire shop just do a plug alone? All mine have always been buffed and patched on the inside.

Being a daily driver, I'm going to go the most reliable route.

Jason@JacFab · 02-13-2013, 08:26 PM

Hard to say on that one... Keep trying places until you get someone to fix it? About a month ago I ran over what Schwabb said was probably a razor blade. The day I needed it fixed Schwabb was closed so I took it to Walmart, they said they would not/could not plug it as it was a "cut" and it would continue to split.

Schwabb uses some kind of plug/patch combo things, they fixed it no problem. It's still holding together.

Avalnch · 02-13-2013, 09:58 PM

That's not too close to the shoulder and patch-able. Go to a tire specialty shop and they should be able to do it for you.

Sir Nuke · 02-14-2013, 07:40 AM

that should be DOABLE.....and after reading TONS of stuff on the subject.....the absolute best fix it to do BOTH, first plug it....then patch on the inside.

jeremywes · 02-14-2013, 08:41 AM

Yep, plug and patch

Supercharged Red · 02-14-2013, 02:19 PM

NOPE. Too close to the edge. They can't guarantee it so they won't do it. Sorry.

SimpleGreen · 02-14-2013, 07:00 PM

Well anywho, I made some more time and went to a local tire shop instead. They told me as long as they could buff it properly and the patch didn't ride onto the sidewall than they would do it. At any rate, it's fixed and they re-balanced the wheel/tire for a grand total of $22.

I have considered ordering a brand new tire though since I don't have many miles and just keeping this patched tire on a LS steel wheel as a backup? Think that's worth while?

Just in case the tire could not be fixed I called two dealers looking for a tire. One is close to work (Downing), but the other was the one I bought the car from (Harris). First, I was surprised that neither had any tires for a Camaro on hand. Not one. Is this normal? Downing wanted $170 for the tire, Harris wanted $150. Even better, the parts guy at Harris called me back on his own to see if I was able to fix the tire or if he needed to order one for me because he could have it in the morning. That's good service, and why my family has been working with that dealer for several years now!

AllBlckChvy · 02-14-2013, 07:07 PM

Tire shops should be able to patch it up. I had one bout same spot and patched it w/ no probs.

02-13-2013, 08:03 PM	#1
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Will they patch it? Hey guys, been a while since I had a tire patched (like, since I had my last truck). I noticed my DIC said I had low air after work. Took a look, sure enough, caught a nail Is that far enough way from the sidewall for a patch? It's about dead center in the outer row of tread. I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow after I get off to have it taken care of. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

02-13-2013, 08:04 PM	#2
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	They may plug it __________________

02-13-2013, 08:24 PM	#5
ripcurl329 Drives: 2012 SS/RS 45th & 1970 SS/RS 350 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 140	I would do a patch & plugged it might be a few $$ more but well worth it IMO. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS 45th foot well&cup holder Ambient Lighting package, K&N Intake, Hurst Shifter, Kooks 1 7/8 LT Headers w/High Flow Cats 3" Kooks Street Screamer, ADM Scoop, Roto-Fab W/W relocation. 1970 SS/RS 350 - 1187 Steel Crank, Pink Rods, TRW flat tops, 10.5 to 1 w/ AFR 195 heads, GM Stage III off road solid cam, Air Gap Intake with a Holley 750 DP. Kenny Powers: Sure, I’ve been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I’m not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren’t as good. That used to be called patriotism.

02-13-2013, 08:25 PM	#6
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Interesting, I have never seen a tire shop just do a plug alone? All mine have always been buffed and patched on the inside. Being a daily driver, I'm going to go the most reliable route. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

02-13-2013, 09:58 PM	#8
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	That's not too close to the shoulder and patch-able. Go to a tire specialty shop and they should be able to do it for you. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

02-13-2013, 08:19 PM	#3
boozeitup Drives: 2011 2ss Vert Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stewartstown, Pennsylvania Posts: 23	I will say that they will not. I got one in that exact place and pep boys would not plug it. I am not a mechanic but if I could have I would have plugged it and then just monitored it.

02-13-2013, 08:20 PM	#4
spyder Drives: 2010 V6 \| M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: new york Posts: 298	I'm pretty sure that can be patched/plugged.

02-13-2013, 08:26 PM	#7
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,685 View My Garage	Hard to say on that one... Keep trying places until you get someone to fix it? About a month ago I ran over what Schwabb said was probably a razor blade. The day I needed it fixed Schwabb was closed so I took it to Walmart, they said they would not/could not plug it as it was a "cut" and it would continue to split. Schwabb uses some kind of plug/patch combo things, they fixed it no problem. It's still holding together.

02-14-2013, 07:40 AM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,681 View My Garage	that should be DOABLE.....and after reading TONS of stuff on the subject.....the absolute best fix it to do BOTH, first plug it....then patch on the inside. __________________ Last edited by Sir Nuke; 02-14-2013 at 10:03 AM.

02-14-2013, 08:41 AM	#10
jeremywes Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 504 View My Garage	Yep, plug and patch

02-14-2013, 02:19 PM	#11
Supercharged Red Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Snohomish WA Posts: 203	NOPE. Too close to the edge. They can't guarantee it so they won't do it. Sorry. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS A6/L99 Victory Red SLP TVS2300 Supercharger 6psi & Coil Covers. Roto Fab CAI. RX Catch can ZL1 Fuel Pump Kooks 1 7/8" LT Headers w/ High Flow Cats Corsa out the back! NT555R 305/35/20 472 RWHP 466 RWTQ 12.11 @ 114.3 MPH 1.81 60' Pacific Raceways Kent, WA 6/6/13

02-14-2013, 07:00 PM	#12
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Well anywho, I made some more time and went to a local tire shop instead. They told me as long as they could buff it properly and the patch didn't ride onto the sidewall than they would do it. At any rate, it's fixed and they re-balanced the wheel/tire for a grand total of $22. I have considered ordering a brand new tire though since I don't have many miles and just keeping this patched tire on a LS steel wheel as a backup? Think that's worth while? Just in case the tire could not be fixed I called two dealers looking for a tire. One is close to work (Downing), but the other was the one I bought the car from (Harris). First, I was surprised that neither had any tires for a Camaro on hand. Not one. Is this normal? Downing wanted $170 for the tire, Harris wanted $150. Even better, the parts guy at Harris called me back on his own to see if I was able to fix the tire or if he needed to order one for me because he could have it in the morning. That's good service, and why my family has been working with that dealer for several years now! __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

02-14-2013, 07:07 PM	#13
AllBlckChvy Drives: Black 2LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Posts: 345	Tire shops should be able to patch it up. I had one bout same spot and patched it w/ no probs.