Hi. My new oem rear tire has a large tack in it. Given the low profile, high psi nature of the tire is it wise to plug the tire?

 

noooooo

 

I've had good experience with patch/plug on low profile tires in the past, though I had Firestone Tire tell me they weren't comfortable doing it, so I went to Discount Tire instead and ultimately had no issues with it. You should be fine as long as it's not near the shoulder of the tire.

 

It's not a good idea on a performance car. I've done it, but it was just a temporary fix to get home so I wasn't hosed for tire from the tomato stand car repair shop.

 

Replace the tire. If you have substantial treadwear, replace both tires. It is just not worth saving a few bucks and taking the risk of a major tire failure, especially at high speeds.

 

If it's a street car, you will be fine but monitor it. If it's a track car, get a new tire.

 

Agree with above.

Plug is fine if you aren't going to track.

 

I think I plugged every tire in my M5 at one point, for the street it makes no difference.

 

I've plugged many a tire, no issue at all on the street. track tires I'd prolly replace.

 

Be very careful regarding advise on this issue. Street cars are often taken to 100 plus which could cause a tire failure. Not worth the risk cost in my opinion. Imagine if you had a passenger with you, even at safe speed, and a failure caused injury or worse.

What would the outcome be???

 

+ 1 for replacement

 

since the car is brand-spankin new; see phil about getting new tire @ a discount. i had an early wear issue on my boxster and phil helped out
in conjunction with Porsche.

 

Thanks for the feedback all. Appreciate it.

Cheers.

 

Interesting but scary side story. I was at a tire shop a couple of years ago when a guy in an SUV drives up with a flat tire. I then proceeded to watch as the grease monkey plugs a hole in the sidewall of the guy's tire. Freakin' unbelievable!

 

If you have a cheap butt then plug the tire, if not buy a new tire and ride without worry.