Would you replace or fix this nail on your tire ?


Had these tire for 5 years and only 25k miles in them. Still have about 6/32" left in middle groove. But only 4.5/32 in far most outer groove. This car gets about 4K to 5k miles per year only.
I got hit with this nail yesterday and I patched it myself just now as I gotta take kids to school.
This is not side wall but the length of the nail is what worries me. As you can see it was all the way in. When I unplugged it, it's about 4" Long....
I am going into a 7 hours road trip in 2.5 weeks and if I am going to replace the tires, I want to do it now.
Would you patch or replace ?
Thanks
So, I'd replace the tyre, in fact both of them on the same axle, in case you upset the speed sensors.
They should patch and be ok...I would still drive if tread is good no dry rot and not racing...
Check your spare before your go... of course...
Also when you get back start looking for next set of tires....




patch it... and if your not racing, don't worry about it....Mike
im in the same situation. I have 2001 ML320 and my tires only have 10k on them and I believe I have 7/32 thread left. My rear driver side tire got puncture and they can’t fixed therefore I was forced to buy a new tire. Will it affect my suspension or should I be ok? Do I need to have tire shaved to the same thread or can I set a lower PSI for this tire? Any advice?



