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Temporary plug; should I just get new tires?
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:39 pm
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:39 pm
Went to Home Depot earlier, and came home with one extra nail. I plugged the hole, but it is right on the edge of new tires/not new tires. I routinely drive 95 on the interstate and I don't want to die, so should I just spring for all new tires?
They are E load BFG ATs and have probably 10k left on them
Here is where the plug is
They are E load BFG ATs and have probably 10k left on them
Here is where the plug is
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Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:39 pm to Hammertime
Just go get it patched
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:40 pm to Hammertime
That's a borderline sidewall patch there breh.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:42 pm to Hammertime
Horrible place for a tire injury. Scrap it.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:43 pm to Hammertime
A pro wouldn't plug that, I wouldn't risk it
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:43 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
You need a new Tire anyway because this tire looks bad. I would not trust this tire on a wet road!
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:44 pm to OleWarSkuleAlum
Keep a check on it and see if it holds air. If it held good, I'd run it on the rear.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:44 pm to Hammertime
Front or back? Patch I would think.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:45 pm to Hammertime
I think you are gonna have a hard time getting anyone to patch that because it is so close to the sidewall...
ETA: can you swap it out with the spare so you don't have to buy a new one?...
ETA: can you swap it out with the spare so you don't have to buy a new one?...
This post was edited on 3/20/15 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:46 pm to Hammertime
I've had the same thing. Just go get it professionally patched
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:46 pm to Hammertime
Throw those pussy AT's away. That nail did you a favor.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:48 pm to Hammertime
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I routinely drive 95 on the interstate and I don't want to die
maybe you should try slowing down
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:48 pm to Real Pirate
Buy you a set of the new KO2's like I did...they are fricking sweet...
Bad place for a nail. I'd get new rubbers
Bad place for a nail. I'd get new rubbers
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:48 pm to QuietTiger
Most places will not patch when it is in the bend as the patch will tend to slide a little when the tire flexes every revolution.
If you drive fast, get a new tire--really.
If you drive fast, get a new tire--really.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:57 pm to Hammertime
I have no problem with someone who does 95 if the road is dry and straight in light and fast-moving traffic. That said, if you're going to do that make sure your tires are good.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 7:59 pm to Marco Esquandolas
Just ran around New Orleans/Metairie on the interstate going 80, and it is keeping pressure. No soap bubbles either. It is on the rear.
I think I might roll with it until I can get the new tires ordered. I don't think it is wise to be running that fast and risk a blowout. Gotta drive the causeway tomorrow too
fricking sucks having to order $1000 worth of tires for one God damn nail
I think I might roll with it until I can get the new tires ordered. I don't think it is wise to be running that fast and risk a blowout. Gotta drive the causeway tomorrow too
fricking sucks having to order $1000 worth of tires for one God damn nail
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:10 pm to Hammertime
Those damn tires don't have no 10k miles left 
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:15 pm to Hammertime
Don't think anyone will repair that. That plug probably won't hold that long before pressure on sidewall blows it out.
Posted on 3/20/15 at 8:25 pm to yankeeundercover
I had a set last 65k on a Tacoma, 15k on an F150, and then another 3k on an old F100 before someone slashed the tires.
I've got a 2500hd, so they aren't gonna last forever, but they will last another 10k
I've got a 2500hd, so they aren't gonna last forever, but they will last another 10k
Posted on 3/20/15 at 9:39 pm to Hammertime
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Just ran around New Orleans/Metairie on the interstate going 80, and it is keeping pressure. No soap bubbles either. It is on the rear.
Don't look at whether it's keeping air. Check the sidewall regularly. If you see any bumps or lumps starting to develop, scrap immediately.
Though with your speeds, I wouldn't frick with it and just get a new tire.
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