Nail in tire.

[TechBoyJK]

I have a nail in my tire. It's a low-profile 19" tire. The tire is not losing air(yet) and the nail is directly in the middle of the tread, so no sidewall damage was done. The nail, I guess from driving on it, is pretty worn down and even with the tread.

I'm going to drive the car to the tire shop to have them patch it. Any major risks?

 

[nickbits]

Probably not. I drove around with a nail in my sidewall for about a week before i got it fixed.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

as long as its not losing pressure fast, you're fine to drive it. i'd fix it when you get some free time tho, should be a $5 fix.

 

[StageLeft]

No problem.

 

[MixMasterTang]

I've had a nail in my tire for about 2 years, yes I know i'm a slacker. It does lose a few lbs. of pressure every week, so I just keep it aired up, I should probably get it fixed sometime here soon.

 

[Gillbot]

go to walmart and get a plug kit, fix it yourself and profit.

 

[PricklyPete]

Originally posted by: TechBoyJK
I have a nail in my tire. It's a low-profile 19" tire. The tire is not losing air(yet) and the nail is directly in the middle of the tread, so no sidewall damage was done. The nail, I guess from driving on it, is pretty worn down and even with the tread.

I'm going to drive the car to the tire shop to have them patch it. Any major risks?

No...you just might want to pull over from time to time and take a look at it to see if it has gotten any worse...or better yet...take pressure readings to make sure you have enough air in there.

 

[LS21]

i had a nail and a slow leak for the longest time and didnt discover it
no problem

once i had a nail on the SHOULDER of the tire... which really is a no-no for repair... yet i got it fixed and 1+ year later is still good

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: Gillbot
go to walmart and get a plug kit, fix it yourself and profit.

This.

 

[zerocool84]

I've had many nails and screws in my tires from working at home improvement stores and paid $5 to get them patched and worked fine. If it's on the sidewall though, that's a different issue.

 

[Bignate603]

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: Gillbot
go to walmart and get a plug kit, fix it yourself and profit.

This.

Depending on where he got it they may fix it for free. If so I'd just take it back and let them deal with it.

 

[Demo24]

Discount tire will repair the tire for free in hopes of gaining your business in the future. I just learned this when I ran over a screw and even though it didn't puncture the tire, my invoice was going to be $0 anyway. Only way I discovered it was by hearing a tapping noise when I'd ride by buildings and I was really glad nothing happened to the tire!

 

[Throwmeabone]

Don't plug it, get it patched.

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: Gillbot
go to walmart and get a plug kit, fix it yourself and profit.

this...


i'm not a handy man by any means, but I've done this twice to two different cars. It's an easy fix

 

[KIAman]

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone
Don't plug it, get it patched.

Why is that? My experience has taught me that plug is much better than a patch for tread punctures.

 

[scott916]

That's what I've heard. I've plugged the last two screws I got in my treads, and it held for the life of the tire in both cases.

 

[Saint Nick]

Your car is ruined...you have to buy a new car.

 

[fleabag]

Originally posted by: NightDarker
Your car is ruined...you have to buy a new car.

Less he not forget that he must buy a Chevrolet Suburban, to support Obama and keep his family sthafe!

 

[Gillbot]

Originally posted by: Bignate603

Originally posted by: Engineer

Originally posted by: Gillbot
go to walmart and get a plug kit, fix it yourself and profit.

This.

Depending on where he got it they may fix it for free. If so I'd just take it back and let them deal with it.

It's still a good idea to have a kit handy in case. They cost all of $1 or $2 usually.

 

[Throwmeabone]

Originally posted by: KIAman

Originally posted by: Throwmeabone
Don't plug it, get it patched.

Why is that? My experience has taught me that plug is much better than a patch for tread punctures.

It's supposed to safer and more durable because a patch can't come out.