Nail in tire, fixable?

[Raymon]

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.)

Thanks, it is very useful information!!

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[InvertedLogic]

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.

Same here haha. I ran a plug for 10,000mi on my Subaru STI and actually forgot it was there and ran several autox's with it . That said I'm pretty comfortable with surprise things going wrong at speed.

 

[Kluk Ztopolovky]

Yesterday, I just noticed that one of my tire was leaked and I found that a nail is in the tire. I switched with my spare tire.
Anyone have idea that if this is fixable? Pictures are attached. thanks

easily , no worries , you can do it yourself

 

[GtX]

Same here haha. I ran a plug for 10,000mi on my Subaru STI and actually forgot it was there and ran several autox's with it . That said I'm pretty comfortable with surprise things going wrong at speed.

Yep. I've never replaced a tire due to a screw or nail; pull it, ream it, plug it, fill it, and move on.

 

[dsgrey]

Yep. I've never replaced a tire due to a screw or nail; pull it, ream it, plug it, fill it, and move on.

Yes, I can't recall when that changed. 35+ years ago I know my mud tires all had at least 6 plugs from nails and screws without any issue.

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