Almost brand new P Zero Rossos on the back with a small appearing, maybe 1/4 inch flathead nail. Does not seem to be losing any air, probably sealed itself. Should you always take these out and do a patch if through and through or is it ok to leave alone? I remember when I replaced the old tires which were worn but not leaking noting a large nail on the inner middle tread and wondering how long it had been there. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I was able to wiggle it a little but was scared to remove it away from the tire store.
Jim

 

Sometimes you get a surprise when you pull them out,you may find that it didn't go all the way through BUT if you decide to pull it.....do it in the parking lot of a tire shop,just to be safe!
BUT I would definitely pull it out rather than leave it there for a lengthy amount of time!



Stacy

 

Medium patch?

 

10 buck kit patch it,last all the way

 

Definitely wouldn't leave it....as stacy says, you could be lucky and it didn't go thru. Otherwise, patch it for commute speed, but I for one, would repalce before I patch on a performance car. Knowing you have a good set of tires at speed is the most important safety thing you can do.

 

I had a LARGE screw in my rear tire last week, so I knew it needed to be repaired, if not replaced. I'd bring it to a tire shop, if not the dealer, to have them look at it, patch it properly and give you their long-term recommendation on whether a replacement tire is really needed.

 

I think it is amazing how these 30 series 'sticky' tires pick up things. If one had to replace it each time at 400+ bucks a tire....yipe!
J

 

I have patched my tires numerous times with NO issues......even at higher speeds!
If it is done right,you are GOOD because like you IF I had to replace a tire every time I got a nail/screw in one....I would be B-R-O-K-E!


Stacy

 

I would go to a reputable performance tire shop and have them put a patch (from the inside), I would not just plug it.

If you leave it there and it is a through and through, the piece that is inside could break and start shredding the tire when it rotates. That happened to me once...

HTH,

T.

 

Stacy,

I have to get a tire repaired, who would you recommend in the Vancouver area.

Thanks.

 

AGREED...NEVER NEVER plug a high performance tire,always patch from the inside!

Sending you a PM...

Stacy

 

Good to know that a good inside patch works....I may consider...could save me some $$$s. However, not completely sold yet

 

I had the same thing - the dealership said that Porsche will not allow them to patch tires - so they recommended not one but two new tires (so the tread depth would match on the same axle)!!!

Went to a tire shop and they pulled out the nail only to find it did not puncture to the inside - still had to pay labor for dismount, mount, and re-balance but no big deal. I'll take $40 over $1400 any day.

 

Over the years I've always used the plug kit to repair the tire. Never had a leak or other problem doing it this way... I also would be broke if I replaced a tire every time I picked up a piece of metal. As much force as it takes to get that plug in I can't imagine it ever coming out.. I do use an additional glue to wet down the plug...

 

Do you track the car or otherwise drive at high speeds? When I lived in Germany I would never have a tire plugged. My Passat, without high performance tires, was driven regularly at 100 to 125 mph. For my Porsche, as I drive it mostly on country roads in the US, I would not hesitate to plug a tire.