Nail in new tire....is this a safe place to plug/patch or should I replace it?

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Jan 18, 2012 | 10:52 AM

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Nail in new tire....is this a safe place to plug/patch or should I replace it?

Guys,
I ran over a nail yesterday and was told by the tire store I need a new tire, which does not surprise me.

Is this safe to plug/patch or should I replace it? It's a 20 inch tire on an Audi s5...I like driving fast too.

Thanks,
Chris

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:03 AM

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how many miles are on that set of tires?

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:05 AM

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Jan 18, 2012 | 11:05 AM

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pretty close to the sidewall no? i would replace.

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:06 AM

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I guess my question is, is that really too close to the sidewall to repair, like the tire sales guy told me? Or is it really not safe....

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:13 AM

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in my opinion, it's a coin flip which to me is not worth the risk.

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:16 AM

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that's what I was thinking. I'll replace it.

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:25 AM

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Pretty close to the sidewall.. a plug will give way eventually and you dont want that to happen at speed on the highway... I recommend replacing too, just not worth a mishap.

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chrissurfr

that's what I was thinking. I'll replace it.

Replace. Not worth the risk. And plugging a tire is a bad choice. I say always patch or replace.

Jan 18, 2012 | 11:32 AM

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Replace. And judging by the pics, quite a bit of wear? Consider replacing the opposite tire as well.

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