VaclavSV

So of course I get a flat on my new tires (month old). Heres how I went about it:

‎2:45 - get off work looking forward to the weekend
2:46 - turn on car
2:47 - notice my rear tire is flat
2:50 - search/call for a place to fix it friday evening (harder than you think!)
3:30 - put on my spare
4:00 - get to the shadiest car shop in the loo
4:15 - plug the tire
4:20 - make sure it will hold 42psi
4:25 - get charged $19 for the s1ht to plug it
4:30 - Rip it home!






1. Do you think it will hold up?
2. Is there something else I should've done?
3. Is it worth getting a new tire?

Thanks guys! -sometimes annoying things happen... don't let it ruin your day. (Im getting ****ing lit up tonight cause I should )

ps. looks like that tire warranty could've come in handy! HAHA

stangxs

Had the same happen to me about a month ago, JUST put on new PSS' on the front, didn't get flat, but I heard a click, behold there was a nail! Got it "patched." Held up well, tire shop said it will hold up as long as the tire does. It was also in the center of the tire; you shouldn't have a problem

I'll take a shot of patron in honor if your wounded tire tonight, be safe

BAD430BENZ

the black on black with yellow accents looks amazing

SLS Qatar

+63

Roswell

It's always best to patch it from inside vs plugging it.. But u should be fine. Just monitor that tire for the next couple of days.

SLS Qatar

+1

that's completely true. Most likely it will remain longer if patched from the inside.

_AMG_

+1

CZ55

You will be fine with the patching there no reason to be paranoid about it.

SLS Qatar

that is correct . Most likely it should be fine.

But I would always recommend to patch it from the inside.

BerBer63

i plug my own if that helps

otakki

Better patch it from the inside if you can. Plugging affects the structural integrity of the tire.

RAKLAW

Should be fine
Sidewall integrity not compromised
If u do mount it check with soapy liquid around the plug for telltale air bubbles as well as check cold pressure with reliable gauge for a few days
Appears u r getting a bit of uneven wear on inner tread
Since it's a rear what psi have u been running..

AMGFTW

I think I have you beat. When I put the Star Specs on my car I literally turned out of the tire shop and got onto the highway (about 1 mile) and managed to get a roofing nail through the sidewall before the next exit. FML

GrnLantern

Not sure where you're located, but if you're in the US with a Discount Tire / America's Tire nearby, go there... They will remove the shady patch job and do it right from the inside of the tire. Should last for a long long time. Just don't track your car with a patched tire.

VaclavSV

Thanks for the help guys! I took it to SimplyTire this morning and had it properly patched from the inside. I feel a lot better about the durability now haha

CoolBDPhenom03

Some tires have a warranty against road hazard, so long as you don't use a tire plug kit. I can't believe you got a nail right in the middle of your tire. Of course, I had to replace my tires a month or so ago because there was a gash in the sidewall. No idea how it got there.