Need Advice

MB_Z · 02-26-2011, 06:52 PM

Well i went to put my stock summers back on today everythings going well get 3 out of 4 tires on, pick up the fourth and its flat. filled it to see if i could find a leak. I found a nail in between two tread blocks.

the day i bought the car it was in the gallery showroom i never drove it till they put my winter rims and tires on. i went back with the tire today and they said nothing could be done until Monday and that they would plug it on Monday. I think they should replace the tire completely theres not even a slight chance i put the nail in it i never moved the car till the winters were on but there stuck on just simply plugging it.

so my question do i continue to push for the new tire or should i accept the plug? Im just looking for outside on the situation

wheee! · 02-26-2011, 06:54 PM

Mine has a plug. As long as it is plugged and patched from the inside, it is good....

Waiz · 02-27-2011, 01:09 AM

It has happened to me too many times!

Depending on where the puncture is a plug is completely fine. If its on the outside of the tread pattern (like where the tire sizing info is) it cannot be plugged safely. If it's on the tread itself you have nothing to worry about.

wilsonp · 02-27-2011, 01:15 AM

Normally it is considered to void the speed rating, but as long as you aren't breaking the law or hitting the track/dragstrip, you should be fine.

Cyberium · 02-27-2011, 03:22 AM

Eh I would disagree... I would not settle for a plug. I would never feel 100% confident driving with a plug in the tire. If you can, try and get a new tire if what your saying is true.

Just my

djpathfinder · 02-27-2011, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilsonp

Normally it is considered to void the speed rating, but as long as you aren't breaking the law or hitting the track/dragstrip, you should be fine.

Plugs work. Period. Your tire will be fine.

fuzzywuzzy · 02-27-2011, 04:32 AM

I wouldn't go past 80 with a plug.

MB_Z · 02-27-2011, 07:09 AM

Thanks for the help every one

I know a good patch will hold. I just think the dealership is cheaping out when they say they'll plug it. that tells me there willing to sell a new car with a plugged tire which imo is not acceptable. I think I've got a good leg up with the fact i put 0.0 miles on those tires they were on the showroom floor only i got in it once the winters were on. so somewhere between the showroom and there garage or when some one test drove it (had 18 miles on it) they picked up a nail

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

It has happened to me too many times!

Depending on where the puncture is a plug is completely fine. If its on the outside of the tread pattern (like where the tire sizing info is) it cannot be plugged safely. If it's on the tread itself you have nothing to worry about.

i measured its about a quarter inch in from edge of the tire im gonna take it to a tire repair place by me and see if it even is fixable

kenchan · 02-27-2011, 09:10 AM

For street I've had sucess with both patch and plugs. If its a small nail I would just plug it from the outside using ample rubber cement. But 1/4" is too close to the sidewall. Also talk to your insurance if you have low deductable. These tires run $300 a pop + mount balance.

Make absolutely sure the tireshop you take to can remove and mount without scrathing the wheels.

02-26-2011, 06:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
MB_Z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 69 Drives: 11 370Z BS M6 SP Rep Power: 15	Need Advice Well i went to put my stock summers back on today everythings going well get 3 out of 4 tires on, pick up the fourth and its flat. filled it to see if i could find a leak. I found a nail in between two tread blocks. the day i bought the car it was in the gallery showroom i never drove it till they put my winter rims and tires on. i went back with the tire today and they said nothing could be done until Monday and that they would plug it on Monday. I think they should replace the tire completely theres not even a slight chance i put the nail in it i never moved the car till the winters were on but there stuck on just simply plugging it. so my question do i continue to push for the new tire or should i accept the plug? Im just looking for outside on the situation

02-26-2011, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Mine has a plug. As long as it is plugged and patched from the inside, it is good.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-27-2011, 01:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	Normally it is considered to void the speed rating, but as long as you aren't breaking the law or hitting the track/dragstrip, you should be fine. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

02-27-2011, 03:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 16	Eh I would disagree... I would not settle for a plug. I would never feel 100% confident driving with a plug in the tire. If you can, try and get a new tire if what your saying is true. Just my __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

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02-27-2011, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	It has happened to me too many times! Depending on where the puncture is a plug is completely fine. If its on the outside of the tread pattern (like where the tire sizing info is) it cannot be plugged safely. If it's on the tread itself you have nothing to worry about.

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02-27-2011, 09:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	For street I've had sucess with both patch and plugs. If its a small nail I would just plug it from the outside using ample rubber cement. But 1/4" is too close to the sidewall. Also talk to your insurance if you have low deductable. These tires run $300 a pop + mount balance. Make absolutely sure the tireshop you take to can remove and mount without scrathing the wheels.