RLXXI

You have obviously never done any tire repair, I on the other hand have repaired hundreds over the last 30 years and there is no way in hell a person is going to push a nail hard enough to make a 2nd hole, it will slide right back into the same hole and seal the leak allowing the owner to drive to a tire shop.

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Jbar1972

If it's not leaking air, leave it. I keep a plug kit too. If it starts losing air, plug it. Like someone else posted, it may not have poked thru the tire

STingray1300

DOT allows a *round* hole up to 1/4" in diameter (not a tear or cut) to 1" from the BEAD of the tire on a radial. Contrary to what all the under-skilled tire busters and all the "salesman" will tell you ("we're not allowed..."; "it's not safe..."; "it's against the law..."), DOT / Federal laws trump what they say. The problem is, they have the option (legal) to simply just refuse to do the repair, whether it's safe or not. A good patch job will last the life of a tire - IF it is done properly.

Now, plugging a tire is about the worst option one can choose. It is applicable if you have no option to get yourself out of a very bad situation, but they are not approved for long-term use. And, if you ever have a warranty claim on a tire, and it is found that the tire has been plugged, every tire manufacturer out there will void the warranty. If an explanation as to why, I'll explain later.

So, the location of the nail in your photo? Perfectly fine to repair!

AricsFX

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Discount tire will not repair that just for reference

BassAckwards

I'm not aware of any DOT regulation that allows for sidewall repairs, but I know they make the patches for sidewalls so I don't doubt it. However no major tire retailers will do a repair beyond the shoulder because that is not a good practice to follow in the Industry's Opinion. Most if not all major chains follow RMA Guidelines for tire repair. Which means no sidewall repairs and no shoulder repairs. This also requires a patch & PLUG because neither on there own is perfect and can fail. The plug will keep water and debris from getting under the patch and breaking down the adhesive.

Also as far as warranty, anytime you warranty a tire (mileage, seperation, road hazard, good will) it gets sent back to the manufacturer and if it has RMA repairs done on it they will accept it. Any other repair however will not be accepted. So you must follow the plug & patch system and be repaired only in the tread.

Seems like you were referring to the temporary "rope" plugs in which case you're correct, but I just wanted to clarify.

It's close but I would break down the tire and see where it's located inside before I made that call. If I can buff the surface for the patch without hitting the sidewall with the buffer than it's usually far enough away so we would call it good.

Masi1926

Was the head on that domed, or am I seeing a flat nail head.
Wondering if it is just a tack.

wags259

they make kits that make jobs like this pretty simpleee

tonhe

1,200,000 miles on those? they look fantastic!!! You need to call Toyo, I'm 100% positive they will want to buy them back from you for their museum.

CollinM

Inside patch plug. Convince the shop. Let them know u K ow the risks. You will be fine if done properly

Gaa2008

Pulled a 1.5" roofing nail out of my brand new terra grapplers and all was okay!