So I just got my tires about a month ago and last week I ran over a nail that's causing it to leak slowly. I took it to a couple places to have it fixed but they all said they didn't want to do it because the nail is too close to the sidewall. I'll post pictures in a bit so you guys have a better idea. Don't really want to shell out another 200 for a new tire right now.

 

throw a can of slime in there and see what happens.. what do you have to lose?

 

I bought the plug repair kit at walmart. I plan on doing it myself since the shops won't do it. I guess I'm just asking if you guys think its safe to drive with a fix this close to the sidewall. I dont want the tire to pop or anything on the freeway haha.

 

If I was you I wouldnt plug the tire, they are subject to coming out where the nail is at it looks like you can have a shop fix it with a patch which is better, just my input.

 

Have a shop unmount the tire and look in the inside if the nail is not in the sidewall then it can be fixed without issues.

 

i plugged a tire myself in the same location becus shops refuse the work. i can understand that. tire lasted and had no issues. so doesnt hurt to try and monitor it

 

Do it the right way and get it patched..

 

^most tire shops wont touch it. only way is to buy the plug kit at auto store or walmart and do it yourself

 

That nail isn't "That" close to the sidewall, try another tire store! Plugging is a bad idea for tires that will be driven at speed!
Gary

 

haha I went to 3 around my area and they all declined to work on it.

whats the difference between the plug and the patch? I'm only familiar with plug.

 

DO NOT use slime, even just a little.

it will throw your wheel off balanced, even if you try to rebalance it. Not to mention it clogs your tire valve, messes with tire pressure sensors, all types of problems.
+1 on tire patch,...but you'll need to find a tire place that's willing to patch a puncture that's close to the sidewall.

 

This video will explain it better for you, since you may have ground up rubber causing the tire to blow.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPRUdaxXgVw

 

not to mention if tire isn't replaced it will eat away your chrome if you have a chrome wheel and cause the seal to unseat, and wheel will have to be replaced, speaking from experience, granted, it was just a Ford Taurus, but hey Chrome wheels aren't cheap no matter what brand

 

yes patch is better but OP said no tire shop would do it. and its not something u can diy so the next bet is plug and monitor. people not reading this thread before responding?

 

Patch plug combo would be best.

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