johndoejohndoes

Well, I've officially hit 3 screws this year...2 with my old Jetta and now I just hit one with my brand new F-150.

I plan on taking it to TiresPlus tomorrow. It actually hasn't gone flat and I can't feel it when riding...but I assume a Plug and Patch will be necessary.

I want to pull it out to see how deep it is, but then I may make it go flat. Does everyone just think I should wait until the morning to take it into TiresPlus? I think it's like $35 for them to fix.

Also - how is the integrity of a tire after a plug and patch? I feel like it's somehow worse and less safe, but I assume they wouldn't be able to do them if it wasn't safe.

Thanks

TexasRedfish

Leave it in til then. You could air it up right before you go. I used to work construction and running out on those job sites can tear up your tires.

Most tire places will let you know if it's ok to patch. If not, they won't even patch it. I have never had a problem with patched tires. Ran like it never happened.

johndoejohndoes

Thanks! I just updated my post with a picture. Hopefully it's not too bad and can be fixed.

NeedHP

Being right in the meat of the tire - chance it didn't even puncture.

Worst case they should have no issue putting a patch on the inside. Keep in mind with a patch the air pressure of the tire along with the cement constantly apply pressure to the patch. The patch will last longer then the tires.

r8ders

iTrader: (4)

That should be repairable.. You can put some soapy water on the spot to see how bad it's leaking and if it's not bad just leave it alone till you take it in to the shop tomorrow. Just check the pressure and add air tonight if it's needed on your way home tonight and check it again tomorrow morning before you go to the shop.

69CanaryCamaro

They should be able to fix that with out any problem. If there is a Discount Tire Company store close to you, I'd recommend you take it there. They do free flat repairs even if the tires were not purchased from them.

v8_STX

I had a 5" nail go through the tire of my Mercedes -- it was a brand new tire with maybe 300 miles on it. They pulled the nail (put it in their jar of hero nails and screws) and put a plug in it. No issues after that. The tires ended up being replaced at 7500 miles because of no tread left (way too much horsepower and lots of weight on the MB) but there was no issue with the plug after that.

I'd drive it there with the nail in place, have them plug it and forget about it until someone reminds you in a forum about it a year later .. :-)

v8_STX

Oh, and after that first one had that monster nail in it, the OTHER rear tire got a nail as well...




Lovely. $300 dropped on a tire (each) and a nail in each...

livefastdiefun632

Can use soap and water to see if it bubbles for now. Doesn't look that bad looks I've pulled way worse out of tires and were able to be fixed. Long as you dont go to pepboys youll be fine. I use the plugs with the patch built into them at work and never had a issue.

digitaltrucker

and if you have low miles on them, you can buy replacement certificates for them!