Can I save this new BFG ko2 recently punctured?

[Gerh45]

I had a similar puncture in the location on a BFG KM2 tire on a Jeep Wrangler. I patched it. It worked fine for several months and then had a massive blow out going around a corner at 25 mph. Throw the tire way.

Did the tire cause the jeep to loose control abruptly? Have not had blowouts only slow flats.


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[RedSled]

Folks thanks for the feedback. I purchased a brand new BFG KO2 285/70R17 Rated E like the others for $242 shipped off tire rack. Planning on replacing the punctured one. Thanks for the advise!

Alright now next vote, should i leave it the punctured bfg ko2 as spare and sell the oem spare tire? Or should i throw the punctured tire away? It only has 15k miles [emoji24]


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Good choice, what kind of tire do you have as a spare now? How old is it?

 

[Gerh45]

Good choice, what kind of tire do you have as a spare now? How old is it?

I have the oem tire on the spare. Brigestone dueler 255s i believe. Keep in mind i am running 285s bfg ko2s on all 4 wheels now.


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[Jetboy]

If a slow leak or flat tire will kill you - you should stay home and buy a bubble suit. There's a fair chance a patch won't hold well due to the flexing there, but it's not dangerous. That's ridiculous overreaction. It's not a 4 inch gash in the sidewall. It's a small puncture hole. Plug it. Go on with life. It's fine as a spare or a tire in use.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

Did the tire cause the jeep to loose control abruptly? Have not had blowouts only slow flats.


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I was going slow enough not to cause an accident. Just sounded like a 22 pistol going off. Just pulled to the side of the road and changed the tire. At higher speed it could definitely cause an accident. I was an instantaneous lose of all air.

 

[MT_4Runner]

Folks thanks for the feedback. I purchased a brand new BFG KO2 285/70R17 Rated E like the others for $242 shipped off tire rack. Planning on replacing the punctured one. Thanks for the advise!

Alright now next vote, should i leave it the punctured bfg ko2 as spare and sell the oem spare tire? Or should i throw the punctured tire away? It only has 15k miles [emoji24]


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I dont recommend running any passenger or LT tire with a gummy plug or a questionable repair. But if you wanna run it as a spare, get it mounted up and see if it hold air for an extended period of time before selling your oem stuff.

 

[Bootleg]

If a slow leak or flat tire will kill you - you should stay home and buy a bubble suit. There's a fair chance a patch won't hold well due to the flexing there, but it's not dangerous. That's ridiculous overreaction. It's not a 4 inch gash in the sidewall. It's a small puncture hole. Plug it. Go on with life. It's fine as a spare or a tire in use.

I totally back this. You need a matching spare anyway.

 

[Tisoy281]

Tough call. The patch should be fine. if you buy a new tire you may need to have it shaved anyways because though they seem new, 15,000 miles can wear down the tread enough to cause an imbalance. I know with my Subaru, I need to buy new set of tires when they developed a bubble in one. Replacing one was out of the question as it could mess the AWD system. They say you can replace them in pairs, but I like to play it safe with tires. With a 4Runner, I think that same principal applies.

I've never heard of shaving a tire. I was told that if I have to replace one of my tires on my Limited 4x4, I have to replace ALL due to the AWD. Maybe this is what you're referring to with your Subaru. I didn't see where the OP mentioned he had a limited. He should be ok with replacing in pairs if not AWD.

 

[4runr4eva]

I've never heard of shaving a tire. I was told that if I have to replace one of my tires on my Limited 4x4, I have to replace ALL due to the AWD. Maybe this is what you're referring to with your Subaru. I didn't see where the OP mentioned he had a limited. He should be ok with replacing in pairs if not AWD.

Yes, that is correct. I suspect it it not good for the 4WD system either if the tread wear is much worse than the brand new tire. Having one wheel turn slower than the other 3 might cause problems. Now, I was only recommended to do this with my Subaru as their AWD system is sensitive. I was just throwing this out there in case the OP's tire were wore more than expected. Having a tread gauge is essential.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=18

 

[Gerh45]

I've never heard of shaving a tire. I was told that if I have to replace one of my tires on my Limited 4x4, I have to replace ALL due to the AWD. Maybe this is what you're referring to with your Subaru. I didn't see where the OP mentioned he had a limited. He should be ok with replacing in pairs if not AWD.

Correct mine is a SR5. That rule applies to only awd vehicles.


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