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TheFlyingBananaSS · 01-25-2018, 05:43 PM

The proper way is to plug it, then patch it. The reason why is the plug will prevent moisture getting into the belts and rusting. That can cause a blowout. And the patch will seal the inside of the tire.

BTW.... the patch should be placed directly over where the plug is sticking out inside the tire. The plug is cut flush with the inside surface of the tire and then the patch goes right over that.

Gunmetal Speedster · 01-25-2018, 06:01 PM

I agree with plug patch. But maybe you'll get lucky and it will be a dinky little thing and not have punctured the inner tube haha. I had this happen probably 3 times over this past summer. Just took it to my local Tire Discounters and had them pull it, ready to do the plug and they checked each time for leaks and to the excitement of my wallet, there were none

Surprised me though, one of those was an industrial staple and a good bit of it was in the tire. Either way, hope the least expensive route is the one you find yourself taking!

anth331 · 01-25-2018, 06:08 PM

I had a nail in almost the same spot All the tire places I went to told me that it’s to close to the sidewall and it has to be plugged I went to 4 different places and they told me the same thing The place that fixed it showed me the inside of the tire and the nail was poking in at the base of the sidewall All of them told me that they didn’t think a patch would stay attached so close to the side wall

Trickskier · 01-25-2018, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shibbs

If you don't track the car, a patch-plug would be just fine.

If you track it - don't question it and get a new tire.

This ^^^^^

Cheap Guy · 01-25-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1Zob

I think tire shops will claim too close to sidewall, you may have to plug that yourself

Ditto. I bet they’ll say it’s too close to the sidewalk. Liability issues pushes it into the shop saying replace.

snarky · 01-25-2018, 06:49 PM

super glue the head of the nail and drive it for a year keeping an eye on your pressures. or pull it out and hope it is a shorty.

Spec · 01-25-2018, 08:04 PM

The 'too close to the sidewall' bit is what I don't need. Firestone, and these big chain shops, may push for that more often than not. And looking at this... on a nail this close to the sidewall, the more I think about it - I better go elsewhere...

I'll take it to the small shop down the street instead in the morning. They installed my new tire when the shop before that botched the installation and the air leaked, and I got a flat and ruined the tire. They seemed like a good bunch of guys.

Now because of this I risk a shop scratching my rims, smh... they're a little dirty right now, but there are no dents or scratches on my rims. That's a lighting illusion on the first pic due to the machined finish on the face of the spokes...

Texas_RS · 01-25-2018, 08:17 PM

I’d patch and Send it!

Michaels_45 · 01-25-2018, 08:29 PM

plug patches work great. You can go to a dealer to get one put in. I think they only charged me like $15

davidscamaro · 01-25-2018, 09:29 PM

Plug patch combos aka quill seal will do you fine, looks to be in the tread and not in the sidewall of the tire to me

davidscamaro · 01-25-2018, 09:33 PM

Long as the tire tech is smart enough to drill out the hole towards the center of thread and not towards the sidewall and break a cord in the sidewall that would cause a sidewall bulge from broken cord

Spec · 01-25-2018, 09:47 PM

This says its not repairable........

Only hope its a little guy as mentioned...

SS PANTHER · 01-26-2018, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylortoons

I buy road hazard warranty and get the prorated replacement cost when tires are damaged.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibbs

If you don't track the car, a patch-plug would be just fine.If you track it - don't question it and get a new tire.

Let’s hope that it didn’t puncture. Otherwise, personally, for the type of driving I do in the canyons, a lot of the same ones you do, I would not go cheap, and replace the tire. If you buy one, you could use the new/used one as a spare when you replace all four. Although, in your case I don’t think it’s a big deal because you don’t run a square setup. Tires and your safety are too important. Good luck and keep us posted.

Olddudesrule · 01-26-2018, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shibbs

If you don't track the car, a patch-plug would be just fine.

If you track it - don't question it and get a new tire.

This^. Plug patch will work fine, question is, will you find a shop to do it. They are generally very liability driven when repairing tires. If you're not losing any pressure, there's a chance it's short enough that it didn't puncture the tire completely.

01-25-2018, 05:43 PM	#15
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	The proper way is to plug it, then patch it. The reason why is the plug will prevent moisture getting into the belts and rusting. That can cause a blowout. And the patch will seal the inside of the tire. BTW.... the patch should be placed directly over where the plug is sticking out inside the tire. The plug is cut flush with the inside surface of the tire and then the patch goes right over that. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

01-25-2018, 06:01 PM	#16
Gunmetal Speedster Drives: Savitar; The 500rwhp N/A Monster! Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 2,914 View My Garage	I agree with plug patch. But maybe you'll get lucky and it will be a dinky little thing and not have punctured the inner tube haha. I had this happen probably 3 times over this past summer. Just took it to my local Tire Discounters and had them pull it, ready to do the plug and they checked each time for leaks and to the excitement of my wallet, there were none Surprised me though, one of those was an industrial staple and a good bit of it was in the tire. Either way, hope the least expensive route is the one you find yourself taking! __________________ **SOLD504HP/433**TQ \| Night Fury cammed • Cold Air Inductions intake • Bo White ported TB • Speed Engineering 1 7/8 longtubes • NPP catback • QTP low profile cutouts • Powerbond 25% UDP • 3.73 gears • JRE scoop • ZL1 grille • R1 Concepts drilled/slotted rotors • built/tuned by Weapon X Motorsports Instagram \| YouTube \| Build Thread

01-25-2018, 06:49 PM	#20
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	super glue the head of the nail and drive it for a year keeping an eye on your pressures. or pull it out and hope it is a shorty. __________________

01-25-2018, 08:04 PM	#21
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	The 'too close to the sidewall' bit is what I don't need. Firestone, and these big chain shops, may push for that more often than not. And looking at this... on a nail this close to the sidewall, the more I think about it - I better go elsewhere... I'll take it to the small shop down the street instead in the morning. They installed my new tire when the shop before that botched the installation and the air leaked, and I got a flat and ruined the tire. They seemed like a good bunch of guys. Now because of this I risk a shop scratching my rims, smh... they're a little dirty right now, but there are no dents or scratches on my rims. That's a lighting illusion on the first pic due to the machined finish on the face of the spokes... Attached Images

01-25-2018, 08:17 PM	#22
Texas_RS Drives: 2013 1LE/SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dfw, Texas Posts: 898	I’d patch and Send it! __________________ Current mods: Stainless Power Long Tube Headers,Cat Delete,CAI Cold Air Intake,Vitesse throttle controller, Muffler/Resonator Delete w/dual tips. ADM Performance Tuned,BMR 1.25 lowering springs,R1 Concept Slotted/Dimpled Rotors.

01-25-2018, 06:08 PM	#17
anth331 Drives: 12SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dayton, Tx. 77535 Posts: 728	I had a nail in almost the same spot All the tire places I went to told me that it’s to close to the sidewall and it has to be plugged I went to 4 different places and they told me the same thing The place that fixed it showed me the inside of the tire and the nail was poking in at the base of the sidewall All of them told me that they didn’t think a patch would stay attached so close to the side wall

01-25-2018, 08:29 PM	#23
Michaels_45 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Indiana Posts: 42 View My Garage	plug patches work great. You can go to a dealer to get one put in. I think they only charged me like $15

01-25-2018, 09:29 PM	#24
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 856	Plug patch combos aka quill seal will do you fine, looks to be in the tread and not in the sidewall of the tire to me __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

01-25-2018, 09:33 PM	#25
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 856	Long as the tire tech is smart enough to drill out the hole towards the center of thread and not towards the sidewall and break a cord in the sidewall that would cause a sidewall bulge from broken cord __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions