Told I need new tire at 1200 miles, opinions?

[ccapman670]

Hey guys, I have a nail in one of my rear tires, I was going to plug it but figured since it's a brand new tire I would get a patch from inside. I've taken it to two places who both said it's close to the sidewall so a patch won't stick, and that I need a whole new tire. The tire has 1200 miles on it. It's still in the tread, but not on the flat portion, it's on the angled section leading up to the sidewall. I was thinking about just plugging it myself.

Do you guys think a plug would hold there or is it necessary to get a new tire?

Here are a few pics. Thanks for the input.

 

[Cheers!]

Correct Patch won't hold. I would just put in a plug and see what happens.

 

[BLACK-FL4RUNNER]

You can plug it, it will be fine.

Better advice would be to buy a set of decent tires and trash those stockers.

YMMV

 

[NMJack]

That is absolutely NOT repairable. Don't risk your life (or those of your passengers) trying to save $150. Please don't. In fact, you could mount the matching spare and buy a cheapo for a spare if you wanted to cut that cost in half.

 

[Saker]

That nail is in the sidewall.
The sidewall is considered to actually envelope about 1" over into the tread area.

Get a new tire, don't risk it!

Oh, you can get road hazard insurance for all 4 for less than the cost of 1 tire when you replace those OEM's.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

My son had a puncture in his Jeep tire in about the same place and it was a heavy bfg mud terrain. He tried plugging it. It held for about a month then blew fairly violently. Luckily he was not going real fast at the time. The whole sidewall disintegrated .

 

[nevada]

ive had tires repaired in almost that exact spot. if you have a competent tire tech do it, it should be fine. if any of the cords were damaged though, nope, its done.

but not a plug, if anything, its needs an actual patch. plugs are considered a temporary repair, to get you to a repair shop.

 

[cjacob316]

Such varying opinions, kinda scary.

 

[Hellamatic]

Such varying opinions, kinda scary.

Welcome to the internet.

 

[nevada]

Such varying opinions, kinda scary.

I worked tires for quite a few years, for myself, or someone I knew well, I would absolutely repair that above tire.

for just some random customer, I would have recommended it be replaced...

there is always an issue of liability. where that repair is, would make the liability higher.

 

[ccapman670]

ive had tires repaired in almost that exact spot. if you have a competent tire tech do it, it should be fine. if any of the cords were damaged though, nope, its done.

but not a plug, if anything, its needs an actual patch. plugs are considered a temporary repair, to get you to a repair shop.

I was told by two places that a patch wouldn't stick there, so I don't think I can repair it besides just plugging?

 

[flyrv9]

I've fixed lots of tires in my time working in a service station when I was younger. Tires have changed some over the years; but we had a policy to not repair (patch or plug) any tire that had a puncture close to or in the sidewall. Even if you are able to get a successful repair that doesn't leak - it won't last. Get a new tire.

 

[nevada]

I was told by two places that a patch wouldn't stick there, so I don't think I can repair it besides just plugging?

it will stick. but its going to be a liability issue for the shop.

well, I should clarify, it will most likely stick, but the location moves a lot as the tire rolls across the road. so it flexes. the chance of the patch coming off is higher there, then across the tread area.

but, if you cant find anyone to patch it, replace it and move on.

 

[DesertCanyons]

This is good info. Thanks for posting the photos and for all the replies this thread.
:snacker:

 

[RickC5]

I worked tires for quite a few years, for myself, or someone I knew well, I would absolutely repair that above tire.

for just some random customer, I would have recommended it be replaced...

there is always an issue of liability. where that repair is, would make the liability higher.

Which is precisely why no shop will fix that tire for him. It's easier to buy a new tire. Less risky too.

 

[BrianSD_42]

Here's the good news ..... your tires only have 1,200 miles on them and are practically new so when you replace the tire it will easily match the others.

 

[Pkniland]

I just replaced my spare with a KO2 and will give you the Dueler if you pay the shipping.

 

[KidVermicious]

Personally, I would plug that and move it to the spare position. But you'll have trouble finding a shop to put it on the spare wheel, you might have to do it yourself.

 

[Antman]

I just replaced my spare with a KO2 and will give you the Dueler if you pay the shipping.

See [MENTION=66316]1engineer[/MENTION]?

There are still good guys on here...:bravo:

 

[Antman]

Me? I would pull the nail out and shoot a drywall screw covered in silicone into that hole and call it a day.




















Yeah, don't do that.