Plugable, or nah, open the wallet??

[ToPar9]

I’m guessing open the wallet.
Thoughts?

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[ToPar9]

Closer view ...

 

[Blades]

Being that close to the sidewall many places won’t repair it. Take it to a reputable tire shop and they will be able to tell you

 

[ToPar9]

Being that close to the sidewall many places won’t repair it. Take it to a reputable tire shop and they will be able to tell you

Thanks man. I was hoping for better news, but that’s what I thought.

 

[gqgambler]

I’m guessing open the wallet.
Thoughts?

Not recommended that close to the sidewall, but you could plug it yourself. If you did plug it yourself, use it as your spare and keep it out of your tire rotations until you need to replace all.
Also consider typical recommendation is to replace 2 tires if the tread depth will be significantly off; so be prepared for 2 tires if you take it to the shop.

 

[ToPar9]

Not recommended that close to the sidewall, but you could plug it yourself. If you did plug it yourself, use it as your spare and keep it out of your tire rotations until you need to replace all.
Also consider typical recommendation is to replace 2 tires if the tread depth will be significantly off; so be prepared for 2 tires if you take it to the shop.

Both are good ideas. I’ll most likely go the two or four tire route.
thanks fellas.

 

[Neanderthalman]

I’d have it plugged at a tire shop. A good repair is a one piece plug and patch, like a mushroom with a flat cap. The patch is maybe 1-1/2” in diameter, so unless it’s within 1” or so of the sidewall it should sit flat and seal properly.

If they say no - listen to them - but back when I was plugging tires I’d probably have green lit this one. At the very least warranting an inspection of the inside and a test fit of the plug to see if it reaches the crown.

 

[mwilk012]

It can be patched, no problem.

 

[The Last Cowboy]

When I worked at a tire shop, I would have fixed that without a second thought.

 

[ToPar9]

Good News ... The tire shop didn't even mention the need for a new tire. Plugged and sent me on my way.
I appreciate it.

 

[mwilk012]

Good News ... The tire shop didn't even mention the need for a new tire. Plugged and sent me on my way.
I appreciate it.

A crook would have tried to sell you two tires. The auto industry is quite diverse in that regard.

 

[ToPar9]

A crook would have tried to sell you two tires. The auto industry is quite diverse in that regard.

That's what I expected, to be honest. I had 2-3 other shops in mind to swing by if they went straight to the need for two tires.

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