Does this tire look repairable?

LordKevin · 10-25-2018, 08:31 PM

I got a screw in my tire and I took it to a firestone and they put a plug patch in it and the guy said he can’t promise it won’t leak again.Well a couple hours later and it went from 35 psi to 21. He said the screw was at a steep angle. Can you guys give me your thoughts and advice? I just bought this tire about 5 months ago.
https://imgur.com/a/wMjOXL3

STYLO LT1 · 10-25-2018, 09:39 PM

I know the feeling. I just got one of my run flats repaired yesterday. The nail was in the passenger rear tire. Dead center. I called my Chevy dealership to see if they would attempt a repair and they told me GM will not permit them to repair a run flat. New tire or nothing. $345 bucks. The hell with that! I took it to NTB where they plugged and patched it. So far so good. Come spring Though, I’m getting a good regular set of tires. These run flats aren’t worth the aggravation with so much debris on the roadways.

TJay74 · 10-26-2018, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by STYLO LT1

I know the feeling. I just got one of my run flats repaired yesterday. The nail was in the passenger rear tire. Dead center. I called my Chevy dealership to see if they would attempt a repair and they told me GM will not permit them to repair a run flat. New tire or nothing. $345 bucks. The hell with that! I took it to NTB where they plugged and patched it. So far so good. Come spring Though, I’m getting a good regular set of tires. These run flats aren’t worth the aggravation with so much debris on the roadways.

I would love to be at a dealership and have them say that to me. Goodyear, Michelin and Continental all state a runflat can be repaired once with no issues.

That is nothing more than dealership BS and trying to push selling a new tire.

torqueaddict · 10-26-2018, 12:43 PM

To me, that looks repairable based on what and where it is. If it was closer to the sidewalls, it'd be more iffy. I think the patch was not done correctly.

Rock-It Man · 10-26-2018, 12:52 PM

I had a tire with a screw at an angle. I was going to plug it at home and then get an internal patch later.

But reaming that angled hole cut through so many steel cords that obviously the tire was no longer safe, so I had it replaced immediately.

As for a plug leaking, the tire should be taken off the rim and patched from the inside for a permanent repair. However, I've never experienced a plug leaking that fast, so maybe the tire really does have too much damage for a safe repair.

Places that refuse to repair run flats are concerned that the tire may have been driven too long at zero pressure and structurally damaged. Basically, the purpose of a run flat is to get you safely off the highway and into a tire shop where it can be replaced.

LT4Greg · 10-26-2018, 03:18 PM

Yes it can be repaired. Have a patch put on the inside of the tire and it should be good to go. I have had tires repaired this way over the years and had no problems.

BMR Sales · 10-26-2018, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Places that refuse to repair run flats are concerned that the tire may have been driven too long at zero pressure and structurally damaged.

IMO, a place that refuses to do a repair is afraid of Lawsuits!

Kise · 10-26-2018, 03:40 PM

I cant see the picture to do computer access at work not letting me open links but I had a GIANT bolt in my tire, big enough to fit the tip of my pinky in.

this thing leaked to 0 psi within 120 seconds.

I bought new tires but looked at them and was like eh ill throw the new ones on after winter.

I went to autozone, bought a 5.99 plug kit and took TWO plugs and inserted them, cut the slack and drove around for a bit to heat up the tar/silicone coating.

hasn't leaked a psi in two months and 8k miles.

VinnAY · 10-27-2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kise

I went to autozone, bought a 5.99 plug kit and took TWO plugs and inserted them, cut the slack and drove around for a bit to heat up the tar/silicone coating.

hasn't leaked a psi in two months and 8k miles.

That's a HORRIBLE idea.

MrNoMercy5000 · 10-27-2018, 09:27 AM

If it's on the inside curve where it transitions to the sidewall most places wont do it.

LordKevin · 10-27-2018, 12:49 PM

Well I ended up getting fix a flat to “supplement” the patch plug and it’s been good since yesterday.

VinnAY · 10-27-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LordKevin

Well I ended up getting fix a flat to “supplement” the patch plug and it’s been good since yesterday.

For the time to continue to do the wrong thing here you could have done it correctly. Just demonstrating being stupid isn't what I'd think you would want to be doing here.

Rock-It Man · 10-27-2018, 09:55 PM

Tire sealant is also temporary. When you say "patch plug", what do you mean? Was the tire removed and patched from the inside, or not?

While I have driven with conventional plugs before, a leaky plug is a pretty good indication that the damage is too large for the plug.

I hope you take the advice to replace the tire. Be safe.

man0steel · 10-31-2018, 12:48 PM

A "patch plug" is just that, a combination of the two. You could think of it as a round regular patch with a tail on it that is pulled thru from the inside (tire removed from wheel). I have used these before without issue, same tire repair rules apply. Only once and not by the sidewall.

10-25-2018, 08:31 PM	#1
LordKevin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Red Hot Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: florida Posts: 135	Does this tire look repairable? I got a screw in my tire and I took it to a firestone and they put a plug patch in it and the guy said he can’t promise it won’t leak again.Well a couple hours later and it went from 35 psi to 21. He said the screw was at a steep angle. Can you guys give me your thoughts and advice? I just bought this tire about 5 months ago. https://imgur.com/a/wMjOXL3

10-26-2018, 03:18 PM	#6
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,872	Yes it can be repaired. Have a patch put on the inside of the tire and it should be good to go. I have had tires repaired this way over the years and had no problems. __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

10-25-2018, 09:39 PM	#2
STYLO LT1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Vert. Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Garden State Posts: 547	I know the feeling. I just got one of my run flats repaired yesterday. The nail was in the passenger rear tire. Dead center. I called my Chevy dealership to see if they would attempt a repair and they told me GM will not permit them to repair a run flat. New tire or nothing. $345 bucks. The hell with that! I took it to NTB where they plugged and patched it. So far so good. Come spring Though, I’m getting a good regular set of tires. These run flats aren’t worth the aggravation with so much debris on the roadways.

10-26-2018, 12:43 PM	#4
torqueaddict Drives: Tesla M3 LR-AWD [Former 1SS owner] Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 950	To me, that looks repairable based on what and where it is. If it was closer to the sidewalls, it'd be more iffy. I think the patch was not done correctly.

10-26-2018, 12:52 PM	#5
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	I had a tire with a screw at an angle. I was going to plug it at home and then get an internal patch later. But reaming that angled hole cut through so many steel cords that obviously the tire was no longer safe, so I had it replaced immediately. As for a plug leaking, the tire should be taken off the rim and patched from the inside for a permanent repair. However, I've never experienced a plug leaking that fast, so maybe the tire really does have too much damage for a safe repair. Places that refuse to repair run flats are concerned that the tire may have been driven too long at zero pressure and structurally damaged. Basically, the purpose of a run flat is to get you safely off the highway and into a tire shop where it can be replaced.

10-26-2018, 03:40 PM	#8
Kise Drives: 16' 2SS, 06' Silverado SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 345	I cant see the picture to do computer access at work not letting me open links but I had a GIANT bolt in my tire, big enough to fit the tip of my pinky in. this thing leaked to 0 psi within 120 seconds. I bought new tires but looked at them and was like eh ill throw the new ones on after winter. I went to autozone, bought a 5.99 plug kit and took TWO plugs and inserted them, cut the slack and drove around for a bit to heat up the tar/silicone coating. hasn't leaked a psi in two months and 8k miles.

10-27-2018, 09:27 AM	#10
MrNoMercy5000 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St Louis Posts: 18	If it's on the inside curve where it transitions to the sidewall most places wont do it.

10-27-2018, 12:49 PM	#11
LordKevin Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Red Hot Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: florida Posts: 135	Well I ended up getting fix a flat to “supplement” the patch plug and it’s been good since yesterday.

10-27-2018, 09:55 PM	#13
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,043 View My Garage	Tire sealant is also temporary. When you say "patch plug", what do you mean? Was the tire removed and patched from the inside, or not? While I have driven with conventional plugs before, a leaky plug is a pretty good indication that the damage is too large for the plug. I hope you take the advice to replace the tire. Be safe.

10-31-2018, 12:48 PM	#14
man0steel Drives: 2016 2LT vert 2.0 R/S A8 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: oklahoma Posts: 106	A "patch plug" is just that, a combination of the two. You could think of it as a round regular patch with a tail on it that is pulled thru from the inside (tire removed from wheel). I have used these before without issue, same tire repair rules apply. Only once and not by the sidewall.

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