Screw in the tire

Proshop01 · 07-02-2012, 08:46 PM

On the way to work this morning, the TPMS lit up. The car was driving fine, so I figured I would finish the 2 miles and check the tires at work. I hit traffic and was creeping along slowly with the window open. I then heard the dreaded sound of something in the rear driver side tire. I pulled over and immediately saw the screw. I turned around and went back home to switch vehicles. After work I took it to the dealership and they plugged the hole. The nice part they didn't charge me.

Flat Tire.jpg

TreeSemdyZee · 07-02-2012, 10:50 PM

Did they plug or patch? I never let anyone plug my tires. Actually, the place that I buy tires won't do plugs, the do "permanent" patches.
Glad they didn't charge you. That's a good price.

mtaxelson · 07-03-2012, 11:35 AM

I worked at a tire shop. I plugged tires all the time, i still use them in all my vehicles. Never once had one issue for the life of the tires. I always gaurenteed my plugs 100% to my customers.

patches work well also, but requires you to take off the tire, prep the location, and even then it may not stick very well.

to each their own i guess.

kenchan · 07-06-2012, 03:28 PM

+1. i would definitely plug it myself vs patch that.

go to your autoparts store for a $7 kit.

07-02-2012, 08:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Proshop01 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 56 Drives: 2011 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 14	Screw in the tire On the way to work this morning, the TPMS lit up. The car was driving fine, so I figured I would finish the 2 miles and check the tires at work. I hit traffic and was creeping along slowly with the window open. I then heard the dreaded sound of something in the rear driver side tire. I pulled over and immediately saw the screw. I turned around and went back home to switch vehicles. After work I took it to the dealership and they plugged the hole. The nice part they didn't charge me. Flat Tire.jpg __________________ 2011 Roadster, Gun Metallic, Sport Package, Touring Package, Stillen G3 Cold Air Intake, Fast Intentions SS 18" Resonators CBE, H&R 20mm spacers, Stubby antenna, Z1 Hood Struts, Smart TOP.

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mtaxelson Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 311 Drives: "Two Brake Pedals" Rep Power: 14	I worked at a tire shop. I plugged tires all the time, i still use them in all my vehicles. Never once had one issue for the life of the tires. I always gaurenteed my plugs 100% to my customers. patches work well also, but requires you to take off the tire, prep the location, and even then it may not stick very well. to each their own i guess. __________________ Stillen CAI-Fast Intentions LTH & CBE-R/T Tuning UPREV-Kenwood DNX6960-180 Custom Headlights-Avant Garde M310-Tien Springs-LLUMAR 20%-Escort Passport 8500XI-H&R Spacers 15/20-JL AUDIO-Rear Fog-Color Matched Handles-Shaved Rear Hamburger-PJDM Knob-322 WHP 272 FT-LBS TQ

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07-02-2012, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	Did they plug or patch? I never let anyone plug my tires. Actually, the place that I buy tires won't do plugs, the do "permanent" patches. Glad they didn't charge you. That's a good price.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	+1. i would definitely plug it myself vs patch that. go to your autoparts store for a $7 kit.