Fix A Flat How Long has It Lasted You??

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You are spending hours trying to figure this patch out. between your, time, the fix a flat, the patch.

You already tried to patch it and added fix a flat. Not many shops are going to want to touch it. Not worth their liability.

As a former service manager, I wouldn't patch it in this scenario.

Patches work fine and I trust them all day long, just not after someone has messed it up already.

 

Because its already got the patch that I tried to use or because it has fix flat in it? Theres no way patch i used has made hole larger than 1/4" if a shop wont do it they're probably just trying to con me into buying a new tire. Certain shops wont sure but discount tire claims they will even if fix flat is inside there I suspect they are not the only ones.

 

Both reasons.

Did they say they will patch it with a failed patch in place?

Let us know if you find someone to patch it.

 

discount tire claimed they would patch it even with fix flat inside but not sure if they will with a stick furr patch already installed.

Costco said they wont touch it if its got fix flat in there and tire discounters said it would be $43 for a patch.

 

Go to a tire shop and get a proper patch put in ,don't overthink such a simple fix.

 

Some shops wont fix it if you have fix a flat inside also its already got one rope patch, this is what i have been talking about.
So are you saying you think a shop will still put in the inside plug even though i have already done the above attempted fixes ??

 

No. A shop will not patch a tire after you have already put a plug and slime in it. You did the repair. You need a new tire.

 

exactly.

 

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Well ive found 2 so far that will attempt to patch it with fix a flat inside and a rope plug already installed so I am not sure what makes you think NO shop will.

 

So go get it done... And when it leaks for the 3rd time you can finally buy a tire.

 

Because I’ve worked at multiple tire shops in my time and there are some things you just don’t do when it comes to tire repair. If the tread is too low you don’t fix it. If it’s been driven on flat and caused and sidewall damage inside or out you don’t fix it. If the puncture is too close or in the sidewall you don’t fix it. If the puncture has already been plugged then you guessed it. You don’t fix it. This is because you can’t guarantee the patch will hold and the tire won’t blow out while the customer is on the freeway doing 85mph. Just because you found a place that will do it doesn’t mean you should. You attempted a repair and it failed. It happens no big deal. Now it’s time to stop trying to be cheap get a new tire and go on with your life.

 

1000%

 

I did a plug once on my WRX and it lasted about 2000 miles without any air leaking from the tire.

 

Only one of those criteria applies to my situation and tire shops mostly do not want to patch something thats already been patched because they want to sell you a new tire and two they do not want the liability of the tire going down, also you are assuming that the tire will "blow out" instead of having another slow leak with the second patch applied.
In any case I will update everyone if the current patch and fix a flat leak fail before the tire is replaced again.

 

Jesus... you are so wrong lol. Most legit patches are 30-50 dollars to do it right. Break down the tire, patch it and re balance. There is more profit margin is this then there is in selling 1 basic tire as tires typically have very slim profit margins.

It's not about making money it's about not dealing with a lawsuit for a 50 dollar tire patch repair for someone who has already fucked up the tire.

You ask for advice and then try to counter everyone who gives you advice you don't want to hear....

No one is assuming the tire will blow out but there is an increased probability.

 

You’ve said you found places to do it.... go get it done.
Right or wrong, how long are you going to try and get people to see it your way?
This is so bizarre.

 

In my experience most people asking questions are not looking for answers, they are looking for validation/permission.

 

This.

I have always carried a tire repair kit and a small Viair compressor in an ammo can in my truck. I've had to use it on my own truck three times and countless times on other people's vehicles. My neighbor has a lifted F-250 with big ass mud tires that seem to be inexplicably attracted to nails and screws. I've plugged his tires several times. Never had a problem with plugs, and it's a lot easier and/or cheaper than other options. You need to be sure to ream the hole well (TWSS) before installing the plug or it could leak. I've read that plugs are good for 25K miles or so. I also would never use fix-a-flat. Now that you have used fix-a-flat OP, I'd say replace that tire ASAP.

An observation I've from my limited tire plugging experience that I think is relevant here: It is almost always the passenger side rear tire that picks up nails and screws. That is the tire that comes closest to curbs and gutters when making right turns; where most road debris ends up. Something to keep in mind.

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