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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Question Tire Repair question about a puncture from a staple?

I just bought this Nitto 245/45/18 NT555 tire a couple of months ago and noticed it leaking so I took it to America's Tire Co. They told me that it was unpatchable because the problem was caused by a STAPLE and the punctures (which are extremely tiny BTW) are too close together to repair since they can't put two patches within 15 inches of each other. Does anyone know if maybe another place would be able to repair my tire using a different method or am I better off just buying a new tire? Thank you
 
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by EatRiceBeNice
I just bought this Nitto 245/45/18 NT555 tire a couple of months ago and noticed it leaking so I took it to America's Tire Co. They told me that it was unpatchable because the problem was caused by a STAPLE and the punctures (which are extremely tiny BTW) are too close together to repair since they can't put two patches within 15 inches of each other. Does anyone know if maybe another place would be able to repair my tire using a different method or am I better off just buying a new tire? Thank you
it can be patched,just take it to another tire dealer.they are probably just trying to sell you a tire.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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+1 since the hole is so small, i doubt you need the posts of the patch
to come through.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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Thanks

Thanks I'm gonna take it to another tire place tom.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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it is not recommended to repair, but some places would just put one large patch to cover both holes
 
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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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One small staple...............

It can be fixed, take it elsewhere. It's no fun getting
a puncture in a new tire......been there!
 
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