New tire or plug???
#1
New tire or plug???
My garage noticed a screw in my rear passenger tire tonight. (See photos). The tire is only about 1 month old. My 45 minute drive resulted in no lose of tire pressure.
I'm not sure if the screw penetrated the tire but will bring it over to All Tire shop tomorrow to see if it can be plugged or should get a new tire.
Will be changing to winter tires in about 1 month.
So just looking for opinions for safety concerns if a plug would be advisable noting where the screw is located or just get a new rear
tire ?
I'm not sure if the screw penetrated the tire but will bring it over to All Tire shop tomorrow to see if it can be plugged or should get a new tire.
Will be changing to winter tires in about 1 month.
So just looking for opinions for safety concerns if a plug would be advisable noting where the screw is located or just get a new rear
tire ?
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If you call a dealership, they'll have a flatbed dispatched. They don't plug tires. New tire. If you take out the screw it'll tell you how far it penetrated. Use that to determine if you want to drive at terminal velocity with a questional tire; or not. And no one, nobody, will plug that hole that close to the sidewall. Good luck.
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If you want to, just put the winter tires on and just replace it before summer.
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Update: I bought my car over to All Tire this morning and the tech stated the screw did not penetrate in any way the tire. He simply removed it and stated no damage to the tire. I guess the rear tire being almost new prevent the head of the screw from penetrating the tire.
I then canceled my order with Tire Rack which had deliver
y set for this Tuesday.
I then canceled my order with Tire Rack which had deliver
y set for this Tuesday.
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Update: I bought my car over to All Tire this morning and the tech stated the screw did not penetrate in any way the tire. He simply removed it and stated no damage to the tire. I guess the rear tire being almost new prevent the head of the screw from penetrating the tire.
I then canceled my order with Tire Rack which had deliver
y set for this Tuesday.
I then canceled my order with Tire Rack which had deliver
y set for this Tuesday.
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FWIW, the last several times I've needed tires, I purchase them from Tire Rack (yes, I know they were bought) and have the tires delievered to my Dealership. There's a few reasons why. First, Tire Rack gives you a free tire hazard plan. It works and I like free stuff especially when it works. The other, only the Dealership messes with the wheels. The reason is simple: any damage done to the vehicle or wheels, it's Porsche's fault. Not Discount or NTB or... One throat to choke; one number to call.
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My passenger side rear tire is plugged. I had a nail completely go through it. I don't drive aggressive enough to warrant a new tire or tires for the rear. Took it to a reputable shop that I've trusted with all of my vehicles that are out of warranty. They didn't charge me because I give them enough business and send them business. I tipped the technician $100 and everyone is happy. Plug has been in for a almost 4,500 miles. Never had an issue.
Now, my wife's GLC43.... I've had to replace two tires on her AMG. She is a complete magnet for road debris. Literally had a utility blade, long ways, embedded into her rear tire. No plugging that one. HAHA!
Now, my wife's GLC43.... I've had to replace two tires on her AMG. She is a complete magnet for road debris. Literally had a utility blade, long ways, embedded into her rear tire. No plugging that one. HAHA!
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My passenger side rear tire is plugged. I had a nail completely go through it. I don't drive aggressive enough to warrant a new tire or tires for the rear. Took it to a reputable shop that I've trusted with all of my vehicles that are out of warranty. They didn't charge me because I give them enough business and send them business. I tipped the technician $100 and everyone is happy. Plug has been in for a almost 4,500 miles. Never had an issue.
Now, my wife's GLC43.... I've had to replace two tires on her AMG. She is a complete magnet for road debris. Literally had a utility blade, long ways, embedded into her rear tire. No plugging that one. HAHA!
Now, my wife's GLC43.... I've had to replace two tires on her AMG. She is a complete magnet for road debris. Literally had a utility blade, long ways, embedded into her rear tire. No plugging that one. HAHA!
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Done many plugs over the years and never had an issue. Tires don't blowout or "pop" like a balloon like some people think.
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If it had penetrated, my vote would have been a plug. Done many myself. Too much reinforement in modern tires for them to blowout or tear apart. BTW, I have plugged tires at that the location of the screw you had. The only difficult part to that was going through the STEEL BELT reinforcement located in that area. Chances of becoming a statistic is far higher traveling
at a spirited high of speed with a good tire as opposed to tire blowout from a plug.
at a spirited high of speed with a good tire as opposed to tire blowout from a plug.
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The very last video at the end of this MB information bulletin and video clip : "When will you stop"? ( 47 seconds) Is right to the point on worn tires.
. Not sure if I was able to attach this correctly to be able to view the video otherwise click on the link.