I got a nail close to my sidewall, my tires have 15 k on them. Would you drive with a plug this close to the sidewall? My options are replace the tire which is going to be around 390- 400 bucks because it's a 285/55/20. Buy a new set of wildpeak at3w in 275/60/20 for 750 installed?

 

I wouldn't drive with a plug at all... and I wouldn't trust a patch nearly that close to the sidewall. That tire's done. Replace it, or put a new set on... whatever you want to spend.

 

 

I would plug it.It'll cost you a few dollars at Walmart and it's a simple procedure. The plug will last the lifetime of the tire.

 

For a simple nail hole, plug it!!!

 

I would.

 

I just plugged it was wondering because it was close to the sidewall.. I'll check the pressure in the morning to see if it's holding

 

 

Don't know if it's true for every State but in most the Tire Shops are not (legally) allowed to plug tires anymore.

 

It's been a long time since I saw a shop plug a tire. Discount and the like won't patch it when its near the sidewall. I like the idea of rotating the spare in. I had to replace one of my Michelins with about 19K on it. I just had it replaced, and put on the rear. I sure wasn't going to replace the set.

I have plugged a tire before, and they do work. I carried a kit in my truck for years.