Nail in rear tire, can it be patched? (photo)
08-12-2011, 05:43 AM
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I've got a nail in my tire in this location - top of tire, about 1" from sidewall. Can this be patched until I'm ready to spring for a new set of four?
Below is a link to a photo of the location. Sorry, wasn't sure how to post the photo in-line with the message. Thanks guys!
BTW - its a Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat, not sure if that matters?
Link to picture of nail
Below is a link to a photo of the location. Sorry, wasn't sure how to post the photo in-line with the message. Thanks guys!
BTW - its a Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat, not sure if that matters?
Link to picture of nail
08-12-2011, 05:52 AM
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From experience no because it is too close to the sidewall.
08-12-2011, 06:14 AM
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08-12-2011, 07:28 AM
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You can just plug that hole using something like: this
My indy had to use tremendous amount of muscle to get a plug securely into the tire structure to patch one of mine that was just like the OP's. But the good news, once done it has held for 2 years.
08-12-2011, 09:58 AM
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Appreciate you guys getting back. I drove over there, and the guy didn't think it would plug, but seemed willing to hand it over to a tech to find out. Of course, I knew the wait was gonna be an hour or so, so I asked him what he thought about the remaining tread life. He took the measurement and noticed the same tire was starting to separate (what ever exactly that means), so he said the whole thing was pretty much moot, time for new tires! Now I just have to decide with ones. The old Bridgestone Pontenza's RE050A RTF have been good to me, and they are priced right, I'm afraid to stray! I managed to squeeze about 27K out of them, and they looked like they could handle another 3-5K except for the 'ol separation issue.
One thing he did note, was that RTF's have so much more meat in them, that there is less chance of a rim bending. I thought that was interesting, because I had read around hear of people having that problem, and I've never had such a problem, and the car has always had RTF's.
One thing he did note, was that RTF's have so much more meat in them, that there is less chance of a rim bending. I thought that was interesting, because I had read around hear of people having that problem, and I've never had such a problem, and the car has always had RTF's.
08-12-2011, 10:30 AM
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i'd move away from RTF's unless you live in a rural area. the guy at my tire shop said if i have road side assistance, which i do, then there is no need for RTF's. i agreed and got tires for half the cost of the RTF's.
08-12-2011, 02:05 PM
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That looks completely repairable! 
08-16-2011, 07:41 PM
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Dumped my Run's on the front 6 months ago and the back's are getting changed out tomorrow. Far too expensive and one nail and your done! One run flat was $375 I opted for two regulars for $225 each. Of btw I have a decent run flat for sale cheap! I took the good tire off instead of spending $400 on one tire.