tire plug w/rubber cement.

 

That's a diy repair with a plug- but - I wouldnt be doing much sprited driving with a plug. Safety says spend the cash on a new tire

 

I would have discount tire look at it and they fix flats for free

 

between the tread block puncture, would leave me a tad less adventurous driving on it, as opposed to a puncture thru the thicker tread block. If you have not damaged an inner belt too badly you should be ok with a plug, have it done professionally though. If it s a front tire, Id lean towards replacement.

 

The tire will still be good for over 100mph after plugged. I wouldn't go faster then 150mph with a plugged tire. Go to a dealer to have it plugged if they do it, that way if the rim gets damaged they have to exchange or repair it.

 

That is repairable. You plan on hitting 200 soon, otherwise, you should be fine.

 

Please read this..

Flat Tire Repairs

 

Please read this..

Flat Tire Repairs

Thanks for your post magnummrk I learned something on tire repairs.
I think that if one is not racing and it is a clean nail puncture a plug repair will work well enough.
However, if one will be using the full capabilities of the HC err on the side of safety and replace.
On the upside one could use the damaged tire on an after market 20 inch rim and use it as a spare while just cursing. (I mean cruse ing damn auto spell correction….LOL)

 

I'd say plug it and run it. Tire rack had them on sale for $181 a piece. I bought 2 for replacement for the front. and doing the nitto 555DR's in the back after I burn these up. If your not tracking it, and not doing 150 on the highway, I would think you'll be OK.
Where is YOUR comfort level? Is it worth $200 to you? or $400 for a pair?
There is your answer.

L J

 

I picked up a wood screw in early July. I took it to a local race shop and we pulled the tire off and patched it from the inside out. Have had no issues with it.

 

Go to a reputable tire shop and have it patched. It they are reputable, they should not do any damage to the wheel during repair. Ask them if they have a touchless tire machine or what they use for wheel protection. Also, ask that they do not use an air wrench on the lug nuts...and you should be fine.

 

Found a similar nail in my rear passenger tire but it's not losing any air and can't be certain if it went through all the way. I would go have it patched but the only tire shop in my area is Les Schwab which have a perfect record of scratching, bending every wheel I've taken to them. I noticed you guys mention plugging them, which brand type would you recommend?

 

You should NOT plug the tire... Read Post #8 above... The link is to Tire Rack Puncture Repair...

 

Patch it and forget it. I'd take a drive and find a reputable shop.

 

I realize this is an old post(2 years old) and just wanted to add my thread on treads... in the span of 3 months, I now have bothrear tires hit with 2 on the Driver side and 1 on the Passenger side. I have taken them to the dealer to get fixed as I did not want any damage to the rims or wheel either. I was told after the 2nd hit that they would not do a 3rd repair. I wish I knew where the hell I was picking these up....It is getting ridiculous. They have all been patches from the inside. I don't believe the 2nd hit was that bad as I waited 2 days to bring it in and it didn't lose anymore air than when I first noticed it(26lbs vs 32lbs)..

 

I wish I knew where the hell I was picking these up....It is getting ridiculous. ..

Maybe your neighbor thinks your car is too loud.... just saying

Anyway I have and carry a plug kit, its just so I can make it home, if/when I ever get a flat I will get a new tire, I do burnouts and high speed runs and dont want to take a chance

 

I would not use the inflator it gets everywhere and your tire changer will kill you

I have a tire inflator in the trunk and with the plug I dont need a jack, you can use it still mounted than just inflate it back up, I have never had to use it on my HC but I have a couple times on my trucks

This is the kit I have -----> 2 SET of 6 Pcs Car Tubeless Tire Repair Plug Kit Rasp Needle Patch Tool Cement | eBay

 

I would not use the inflator it gets everywhere and your tire changer will kill you

I have a tire inflator in the trunk and with the plug I dont need a jack, you can use it still mounted than just inflate it back up, I have never had to use it on my HC but I have a couple times on my trucks

This is the kit I have -----> 2 SET of 6 Pcs Car Tubeless Tire Repair Plug Kit Rasp Needle Patch Tool Cement | eBay

Thanks for the info. I will certainly give that a shot! Trust me, I do know the effects of that can....not good, but it can get you off the highway in a pinch.

 

Had this event too. several times. Be aware that on super high performance tires the manufacturers regulations rule (supposedly they've tested them, yadda yadda). Pirelli says NO PATCHING. If you plug/patch, you're on your own. They won't warranty it or accept any responsibility for anything that happens (and likewise, FCA). Other manufacturers are different on their (Y) rated tires. One says no more than one plug/patch in any 1/3 of the tire. So two close together would be a total write off of that carcass. Personally, I think it's a bad call to risk any high speed runs on repaired tires. Even if the risk is minuscule, the potential downside is huge.

LR

 

I have had very good luck with patch plugs. The combination repair is very reliable, done several myself on truck tires that are 16 ply and polaris ranger 4 ply tires. Most tire shops around me wont repair any tires at all.

 

I grew up in the tire industry so I know a few things. 1. Plug repair from the outside on a radial tire should only be a temp. repair. Patch from inside the tire is better. A reinforced radial patch should be used. A patch that has a plug attached and that is pulled through the tire from the inside out is best. It prevents moisture from seeping into the cord body and belts of the tire. Holes in the tread area can usually be fixed and ran with no worries. If a hole occurs in the extreme edge of the tread area or in the sidewall it is risky to try to repair because a radial tire flexes in these areas and can cause failure in the repair. Always check the inside of the tire when a tire picks up a nail etc. in the outer area of the tread. Many times the inner liner of the tire can be ruined by a object in the tread that rubs against the sidewall.

 

Patch it but cry first

 

This is a tough one to call and I'll tell you why depending on your type of driving if you're driving at high speeds I would definitely replace the tire if you're below 70 miles an hour. Patch inside and plug would be fine

 

I have the all season, with less than 100 miles right rear had a 4" nail in the inner sidewall, unable to be repaired had to be replaced. less than 5000 miles, right front tire picked up a screw in the inner sidewall, again unable to be repaired and had to be replaced! Bad news right? NO! I purchased the wheel and tire insurance. it's good for 6 years, already paid for 2 brand new tires, I have recouped almost $600 so far, and the policy will pay for wheel repair or replacement if necessary! 5 years still remaining on the contract. hope I don't need it, but it's good for peace of mind.

 

I had this happen to me. the dealer would not plug it because it was on a hell cat , so they have me a new tire. I did have the tire plan I bought with the car.

 

use a brown rope style plug--100% fix and I have personally driven over 160 with a brown rope lug no problem..

 

Water will leak into the tire...It happened to me anyway. This was not on my Hellcat, but on my SUV. On my Hellcat, I would get a new tire.

 

Water will leak into the tire...It happened to me anyway.

If you had air pressure in the tire how could water leak into the tire? the pressure would keep the water out or it would leak and the tire would flatten

 

I thought the same thing, until I couldn't get the tire balanced and they found about a half pint of water in the tire...

 

if your figuring on patching the tire, once it's removed might as well put a new tire on & be done with it. ..bite the bullet & spend the doe for a tire.....it is a 70,000 car......

 

Same problem. I had tire insurance which paid for new one. I plugged old one, bought used rim and now have a spare.