Nail In One Tire, Replace Two?

I agree with plug if it's fixable. Problem is, you don't know which direction the nail is pointed on the inside of the tire and if it has compromised the side wall without dismounting the tire as stated above.

 

Again it's easy. Take tire to shop that does patch plugs. Not just plugs or just patches. They are the best way to fix a puncture in your tire. Here is a picture of a patch plug. It combines both in one. If the side wall is bad then get a new tire.

 

This is true, and it's the proper way, a plug patch is considered permanent tire repair. Find a reputable shop to do it if you can. There is a process to it, utilizing a stitching tool and with vulcanizing liquid compound, etc.

Good luck!

 

I went by the tire shop by my work that originally mounted and balanced these tires when I first got the tires and rims and they're willing to plug or patch it. He said he would rather not do a plug patch and actually prefers just a plug or just a patch but will do the plug patch if i really want it. At this point, I just want it fixed. So now the question is, plug or patch? Seems like the general consensus is a plug.

 

PLUG PLUG PLUG!
A patch usually won't work that close to the sidewall. Any flex in sidewall will cause the patch to open up and fail.

I've had vehicles with a lot of plugs in them over the 4 tires over 5 years. They worked so well, that I honestly don't remember which tires were plugged. If its done right....it'll last until you buy the next set of tires.

 

It is highly unusual for a tire shop to let the customer decide on which repair to do.

Make them look at it from the inside. Watch this video!

Tire Safety Starts with Proper Tire Repair:

http://youtu.be/mdTAalpkSLM

 

I give up. Good luck. Maybe just take it to a tire place that uses chewing gun...

 

All four tires on my truck have at least one plug. Passenger front has three, I believe. I never have any problems. As long as you plug them right, they'll be just fine.

 

Pull it out, does it leak? Yes, plug it.

 

Had a nail in the exact same spot as yours but in the rear driver side, plugged it no problems.

 

Don't be.

Plugged tires, done right, are rock solid. I've autoxd w/up to 3 plugs in one tire and no issues. I promise I got them a lot hotter than a street or trail truck would. Pyrometer after every run was the order of the day.

I recently plugged one on a Scion right on the corner (but in the tread, not the sidewall) that I was concerned about. It's held for several thousand miles at local and extended interstate speeds.

Many big box tire shops will no longer plug, because they have too many fraidy cat lawyers. Independent shops will usually still plug. And you can buy plug kits and DIY. Great for the tool kit. When you are out on the trail, you need to be self sufficient.

 

had my truck in the shop last year for an oil change and so i decided to inspect my truck while the mechanic worked away on it. found a screw in my front passenger tire, the screw head had worn entirely out so it was just the screw in the tire. mechanic pulled it and plugged it. i havnt had a problem at all. just winter tires