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re: New car tire question - found a nail in the tire; how long will the tire last after patch?
Posted on 6/19/23 at 11:35 am to High C
Posted on 6/19/23 at 11:35 am to High C
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That shouldn’t be a problem. Why not plug it yourself?
This. I've plugged many holes in tires, especially when back in N.O. after Katrina and repairing my house from taking on 4+ ft. of water.
So much debris in the streets that it was impossible to not roll over nails, screws and other sharp objects that punctured tires.
Get a plug kit and a small compressor that plugs into the Aux. plug AKA where the cigarette lighter used to be and be done with it. Just make sure to get a good plug kit with steel handles and not the ones with the black plastic handles that will often break when using them rendering them pretty much useless.
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Posted on 6/19/23 at 11:36 am to StringedInstruments
You've went your whole life up to this point and never put a plug in a tire yourself? How is that even possible?
Posted on 6/19/23 at 12:09 pm to Saintsisit
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You've went your whole life up to this point and never put a plug in a tire yourself? How is that even possible?
No idea. I’m about to turn 39, and I’ve never had a flat or any kind of tire leak issue. I’ve had to put air in tires that have lost some pressure, but that’s always been the extent of solving the problem.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 12:18 pm to StringedInstruments
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I’m lucky to have never had a tire issue before, but here I am.
I don’t understand how this is possible, but yes, you’re very lucky.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 12:21 pm to StringedInstruments
A patch will last as long as your tire. I’ve had nails, metal shards, and even a valve stem from a semi’s tire pulled from my tires over the years and the patches have always worked.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 12:37 pm to StringedInstruments
The nail was sideways and the tire couldn’t be patched. I knew the mouse was going to suck me dry, but my car decided to join in too.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 12:47 pm to StringedInstruments
I remember after Katrina needing to put three plugs in one hole just to stop it from leaking.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 1:48 pm to HBomb
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Should last as long as the tire
this ^^^^^
a patch will last as long as the tire does, provided the nail didnt break any of the steel strands in the belt. there is no way to know so patch it, and if the tire has any issues a few months after, then buy anew tire
if it really bothers you, just replace the tire now, but most cars on the road have at least one tire with a patch in it
Posted on 6/19/23 at 2:26 pm to Warfarer
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Legally, a tire store can’t repair a spot on the sidewall. If the mail is in the tread, make sure they pull the tire and patch it and not just plug it. A patch will last as long as the tire.
This!
Do not plug it. Get a legit patch
Posted on 6/19/23 at 2:28 pm to mmcgrath
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going on maybe 5 years
You should toss your tires out after five years and get new ones.
This post was edited on 6/19/23 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 6/19/23 at 2:41 pm to StringedInstruments
If patched correctly it could last the tread life of the tire.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 2:48 pm to StringedInstruments
Have it patched. A plug will void the tire warranty. Learned that lesson the hard way once at Sams Club.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 2:49 pm to Koach K
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You should toss your tires out after five years and get new ones.
4 if on an RV
Posted on 6/19/23 at 3:05 pm to StringedInstruments
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What kind of reliability can I expect for this kind of repair job? Can it handle 9 hours to Orlando? Will it last the life of the tire?
Posted on 6/19/23 at 3:06 pm to StringedInstruments
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Bought new set of tires yesterday from Costco. Left for Disney World this morning and noticed a tire pressure was low. Immediately called Costco and they said to bring it in to check.
They found a nail and said they could repair it MAYBE today. (frickers)
I’m having to call around town to see if someone can take care of it immediately.
What kind of reliability can I expect for this kind of repair job? Can it handle 9 hours to Orlando? Will it last the life of the tire?
Just curious to what I should expect.
It ought to be fine and shouldn't cost more than about $20 on the high end...it is easy to do with a $5 plug kit at any auto parts store or walmart. That being said it may void the warranty and could cause a problem...the latter is rare but it can happen. Depends on your personal risk tolerance...I have driven them for years with multiple plugs and can't remember ever having a problem other than slow leaks...but anything is possible.
Posted on 6/19/23 at 3:07 pm to Cheese Grits
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Side of tire, it is done
Tread of tire, haggle with Costco for replacement (I think they have a warranty included)
Side wall can't be repaired...they ought to have some road hazard warranty at COSTCO, no? Getting them to do it while trying to go on vacation is probably problematic...
Posted on 6/19/23 at 3:07 pm to WDE24
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This will be the most relaxing part of your vacation
Certainly wont get measurably better by most accounts
Posted on 6/19/23 at 3:10 pm to StringedInstruments
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I’ve had to put air in tires that have lost some pressure
Posted on 6/19/23 at 4:42 pm to StringedInstruments
Project Farm did extensive testing of tire plug kits. He actually put 100 holes in a single tire and plugged them all (then drove the car around). Basically some brands are a little better than others, but they all work. He found the "Western Weld" did the best, but the kit costs $47.
LINK
BTW, Project Farm is one of the best channels on Youtube. Dude does Consumer Reports level testing without a subscription fee.
LINK
BTW, Project Farm is one of the best channels on Youtube. Dude does Consumer Reports level testing without a subscription fee.
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