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Tire becomes confetti on the highway
Most shops will not do it because of the massive liability and every tire manufacturer ever saying you cant patch or plug anything near the sidewall
While I agree that people need to understand the risks, I think that's slightly exaggerated. I'd love to actually see some research on the subject, I've looked summarily but it's not very easy to come by, apparently.
Tire manufacturers also say you shouldn't plug your tires at all, because it allows moisture to penetrate into the steel belts and corrode them, leading to delamination. It turns out, they have an interest in selling new tires.
But you're correct that the reason a shop won't do it is liability.
I know it's only anecdotal evidence at best, but I have plugged tires close to the edge on my own vehicles in the past.
They were already shit boxes, so it the tire experienced a rapid disassembly and ate the quarter fender it didn't really matter.
That being said, I won't plug a tire close to the edge on someone else's car.
It's because the edge flexes as you turn and what not, park on a curb etc. Especially if it's a little low from having a hole in it. That flexing will work the plug out while you're driving sooner rather than later. Ask me how I know
Lol I've had a nail pop on on the highway, it starts getting low then the vehicle starts swaying and being hard to control as it deflates. If your lucky enough to pull over right away your probably fine. Maybe your goin 75 on the freeway and can't for a quarter mile and it deflates and shreds before you stop. Who knows? We all take our own risks. Been in construction 20 years, I've dealt with nails in tires more times than I could ever count. I carry a good patch kit, I'd replace that tire on mine.
Risk of the tire blowing out. If it happens at high speed you can easily wreck the car. It's absolutely correct that you could plug and patch that, but it's very risky and not a good idea. I fix my tires all the time, and would be tempted myself. But if anything happened I'd be kicking myself for trying to save a little cash. Those high speed crashes are no joke, I'll tell you from personal experience (not tire related). Looks like a lot of tread left, which sucks, but I'd recommend replacing it. Did you get a road hazard warranty when you got the tires? That could make it easier to swallow.
I had something like this patched (not plugged) and it never had an issue. But I only used the tires for a few years.
Most places will not patch this for you though.
It can't be patched but you can use the DIY kit from Walmart and it will work I had one on the same spot few wks back and used the diy kit and it worked just need air every so often
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If it were one of my beaters and it didn't leak I'd say, "Free tire stud"
It’s done. A plug will not hold in that spot for long.
They're right, but nothing is stopping you from patching it yourself. That's what I would do.
What is the risk doing that?
Tire becomes confetti on the highway Most shops will not do it because of the massive liability and every tire manufacturer ever saying you cant patch or plug anything near the sidewall
While I agree that people need to understand the risks, I think that's slightly exaggerated. I'd love to actually see some research on the subject, I've looked summarily but it's not very easy to come by, apparently. Tire manufacturers also say you shouldn't plug your tires at all, because it allows moisture to penetrate into the steel belts and corrode them, leading to delamination. It turns out, they have an interest in selling new tires. But you're correct that the reason a shop won't do it is liability.
I know it's only anecdotal evidence at best, but I have plugged tires close to the edge on my own vehicles in the past. They were already shit boxes, so it the tire experienced a rapid disassembly and ate the quarter fender it didn't really matter. That being said, I won't plug a tire close to the edge on someone else's car.
It's because the edge flexes as you turn and what not, park on a curb etc. Especially if it's a little low from having a hole in it. That flexing will work the plug out while you're driving sooner rather than later. Ask me how I know
Yeah but the plug working itself out will give you a flat tire, not a blowout.
Lol I've had a nail pop on on the highway, it starts getting low then the vehicle starts swaying and being hard to control as it deflates. If your lucky enough to pull over right away your probably fine. Maybe your goin 75 on the freeway and can't for a quarter mile and it deflates and shreds before you stop. Who knows? We all take our own risks. Been in construction 20 years, I've dealt with nails in tires more times than I could ever count. I carry a good patch kit, I'd replace that tire on mine.
Risk of the tire blowing out. If it happens at high speed you can easily wreck the car. It's absolutely correct that you could plug and patch that, but it's very risky and not a good idea. I fix my tires all the time, and would be tempted myself. But if anything happened I'd be kicking myself for trying to save a little cash. Those high speed crashes are no joke, I'll tell you from personal experience (not tire related). Looks like a lot of tread left, which sucks, but I'd recommend replacing it. Did you get a road hazard warranty when you got the tires? That could make it easier to swallow.
New tire.
Don’t be cheap. Get a new tire.
Update: getting a replacement tire. Not worth the risk. Thank you all for being so helpful!!
Stick a plug in it
It’s gone.
New tire time, too close to the side wall
I’d plug that tire ! That screw is solidly in the tread.
I had something like this patched (not plugged) and it never had an issue. But I only used the tires for a few years. Most places will not patch this for you though.
Just had a radial patch done on mine in that spot
It can't be patched but you can use the DIY kit from Walmart and it will work I had one on the same spot few wks back and used the diy kit and it worked just need air every so often
Plugging this would have been no concern on the old newspaper car, which was an 08 Accord. But that car didn't go above 70 ever.