nail in tire :(

[a3fnqpjw]

today when i was driving my car i noticed that when i make a full right turn my car makes funny "popping" noises, since i'm going to get the 10,000 mile service done does anyone know what part of my truck that would be called? Also i found a large 1"-2" nail in my rear left tire. Does my 100,000 mile warrany cover it? or would i have to buy new ones? my car isn't even 6 months old!

 

[AK602]

just plug it

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

just plug it

Thats what I just did and its fine.

 

[sharp4runr]

as long as the nail is in your tread and not the sidewall you should be able to plug it like the other members mentioned.

 

[Boston_Runner]

I think a patch works better, but it cost more. Depends on the size of the hole.

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

I think a patch works better, but it cost more. Depends on the side of the hole.

Side of the hole? You meant size?

 

[Boston_Runner]

Yes I meant size lol, thanks for the correction.

 

[Koz]

Again, as long as the puncture is in the thread area of the tire, it can be safely repaired. Being that you will use this tire for many miles you may want to have the tire repaired with a patch or a plug that also incorporates a patch. A plug alone may leak as the tire wears.

Koz

 

[iFORCE]

Patch AND Plug it. It can be fixed if the nail is at least 1inch away from the sidewalls.

 

[Jeff Kleb]

Okay, go ahead and start the flaming.......but try a can of Fix-A-Flat. I have had very good luck with that stuff. The makers of it have improved it greatly during the past few years and it should plug anything smaller than a quarter-inch hole.

Make sure your tire is fairly warm (at least a few miles of driving) and that you are near an air compressor. Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is at the bottom of the tire, empty the whole can into the tire and then put a few pounds of air into it - at least so it doesn't look flat anymore. Drive it for a few more miles, then go back to the air hose and inflate it to proper level. Check it again in a few hours to make sure that the seal held up.

Keep an eye on it and it should be okay. Of course, if you off-road a lot or drive at extremely high speeds....spend a few bucks and get it patched from the inside (better than a simple plug).

 

[Koz]

Okay, go ahead and start the flaming.......but try a can of Fix-A-Flat. I have had very good luck with that stuff. The makers of it have improved it greatly during the past few years and it should plug anything smaller than a quarter-inch hole.

DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF FLAT FIX-IT. These products will promote corrosion on the inside of the wheels and will eventually cause slow leaks between the rim and tire. DON

 

[Cleric]

DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF FLAT FIX-IT...DON

 

[KMX3060]

America's Tire Company fixes flats for free no matter where you bought them.

 

[jeober]

Your "popping" noise at full lock may be the result of contact with the lower control arm.

This has been discussed previously and the dealer fix is to apply a wad of grease to the areas indicated in the picture.

This picture was previously posted by user NCSCOTT:

 

[greasefingers]

I fix flats all the time. Just buy a kit and plug it. All three of my vehicles currently have plugs in them. They never leak either.

 

[flatspin187]

also about the fix a flat.. correct me if im wrong but i thought in the manual it says not to use stuff like that cuz it can also damage the tire pressure sensors..?

 

[Boston_Runner]

also about the fix a flat.. correct me if im wrong but i thought in the manual it says not to use stuff like that cuz it can also damage the tire pressure sensors..?

Good point faltspin187, I didn't even think of that.