Nail in tire, fixable?

[Raymon]

Just wondering why this kind of tire is so easy to get these screws and nail on it ?

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[DrJoeSchmoe]

Just wondering why this kind of tire is so easy to get these screws and nail on it ?

I can't tell if you're joking or not haha

 

[mwilk012]

It's easily fixable, just needs a patch. These tires don't pick up nails/screws/bolts/cotter pins/welding rods/etc. any worse than any other tire. They do love to grab onto gravel though.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

Definitely fixable. Go to an auto shop and ask them to repair it with a plug/patch combo.

 

[Raymon]

Definitely fixable. Go to an auto shop and ask them to repair it with a plug/patch combo.

Thanks, does the plug/patch combo mean it has to take the tire off the rim and patch it inside? because some shop suggest just a quick fix with plug from out side without take the tire off the rim.

 

[Jitzy]

Thanks, does the plug/patch combo mean it has to take the tire off the rim and patch it inside? because some shop suggest just a quick fix with plug from out side without take the tire off the rim.

Yes you have to take it off to fix with a patch, should still be fairly cheap and quick. Patches are much better than going with plugs alone.

 

[Boatbuilder88]

Definitely fixable. Go to an auto shop and ask them to repair it with a plug/patch combo.

Thanks, does the plug/patch combo mean it has to take the tire off the rim and patch it inside? because some shop suggest just a quick fix with plug from out side without take the tire off the rim.

Yes, the tire has to be removed from the rim to repair with a plug/patch. But the plug/patch combo repair is better than just plugging from the outside. You get the benefit of both a plug and a patch. (I do carry a simple plug kit with me for emergency quick fixes.)

 

[chacomaya]

I got a screw in almost exactly the same place the other day and fixed it in about 2 minutes with a Stop and Go plug. these things are fantastic. https://www.stopngo.com/

 

[Rhinebeck01]

I got a screw in almost exactly the same place the other day and fixed it in about 2 minutes with a Stop and Go plug. these things are fantastic. https://www.stopngo.com/

Sure, if I was in a real bind.. out in the middle of nowhere.... as a temporary fix, I would use...

Otherwise I would be using the plug/patch like @Boatbuilder88 , mentioned in the last post in this thread.

Sure for around the farm, crawling, low speed driving, etc., I would possibly use a plain plug or a hybrid "plug", but for a tire I will be driving at high speeds on the interstate, no frigging way would I use a "plug".

Tire shops in some States will only use the plug/patch repair.. the days of a simple cord plug / plug of any design are pretty much history in regards to having a decent tire shop placing/using them.

 

[chacomaya]

Sure, if I was in a real bind.. out in the middle of nowhere.... as a temporary fix, I would use...

Otherwise I would be using the plug/patch like @Boatbuilder88 , mentioned in the last post in this thread.

Sure for around the farm, crawling, low speed driving, etc., I would possibly use a plain plug or a hybrid "plug", but for a tire I will be driving at high speeds on the interstate, no frigging way would I use a "plug".

Tire shops in some States will only use the plug/patch repair.. the days of a simple cord plug / plug of any design are pretty much history in regards to having a decent tire shop using them.

Actually I have used these longer term in everything from the Jeep to a relatively high performance car to a 180 hp sportbike and they have always performed flawlessly - as long as the hole is round and not too large.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Actually I have used these longer term in everything from the Jeep to a relatively high performance car to a 180 hp sportbike and they have always performed flawlessly - as long as the hole is round and not too large.

@chacomaya



I don't take risks like that... I would never ever consider riding a road bike with such a plug, any patch... would not even use the plug in question, on a Jeep tire or any vehicle's tire, I'd use for driving high speed.

To each his own... I myself know better though, you would never see me doing as you state.

Also, I would never recommend/encourage using a plug on a tire used for high speed driving...

Many, if not most States dictate that "plugs" are not to be used at tire shops and for good reason..

 

[Ruby Mike]

This broken file went through the tire. I didn't get a picture of the tire, but only the broken part was visible in the tire. Not fixable.

 

[Renegade]

A tire plug kit should be standard repair equipment in all off road vehicles. There is absolutely nothing wrong with plugging a tire in the tread (not sidewall). We have TPMS, which will notify us if a plug starts leaking. I’ve plugged dozens (maybe hundreds) of tires, with no catastrophic side effects. All those saying “Don’t do it”, probably haven’t done it.

 

[Notorious]

this is fixable?

Yes.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

A tire plug kit should be standard repair equipment in all off road vehicles. There is absolutely nothing wrong with plugging a tire in the tread (not sidewall). We have TPMS, which will notify us if a plug starts leaking. I’ve plugged dozens (maybe hundreds) of tires, with no catastrophic side effects. All those saying “Don’t do it”, probably haven’t done it.

@Renegade

I also see absolutely, no problem using a plug with an off road vehicle, a tractor/farm equipment, on site only only, motorized construction equipment, 4 wheeler, a wheel barrow, and such... but no way would I use or recommend for use, on a vehicle of any kind, (car, truck, motorcycle, plane, etc.) that will be moving at high speed on the highway or runway.

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