245/40R19 Potenza tires w/screw...repairable? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Dec 19, 2005 | 05:16 PM

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That's what I read too before going to Firestone. It didn't have the (^) symbol but the techs at both locations said I'm running flats on the G.

Dec 19, 2005 | 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LjN_728

Tires only have 7200 miles on it and the dealer said there's a screw lodged in the outer tread, about an inch away from the side wall. Dealer won't fix it due to liability issues stating due to the type of tire, patching it may result in a blown tire at high speeds. Has anybody had a screw in their tire and patched it up with no probs? If so, how long have you been running on them since patching it up?

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40R19
Treadwear 40; Traction A; Temperature A
(Tires that came along with the premium pkg)

Thanks in advance!

I just had mine fixed by NTB. It was in the exact same spot. About 1 inch from the sidewall. They said that it was barely fixable. If it was even a bit more closer the tire would have been toast. But they did warn me, that it is possible since the patch is slightly up on the sidewall inside that if I hit a pot hole it might knock it off. I said I don't make a habit of hitting pot holes. LOL!.

Anways, take it to Discount or NTB they should be able to fix it.