Is this tire shot?
 

So I have about 900 miles on my car, and this happened to me! Do you guys think that it can be plugged or patched? And if not any suggestions on where to get a good deal on tires.

Thanks
Ed

Tire is done for. That sucks

plug it. thats not bad at all.

No good, it's shot! I would like to see the screw, after it's removed. That's strange it punchered there, kinda high up on the tire.

Yeah I was worried that it was to close to the sidewall.
My house is new, and there is a lot of new construction in my neighborhood.

Any suggestions on where to get a new tire? they are the 19's front right.

That tire is done! Tirerack carries those tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...&filterType=oe

Tire is done! Do you have road hazard?

I was not offered road hazard when I bought the car I dont think.
Is this something that should have come with the car?

I had something like that couple of months ago. got it plugged. still works fine.

Sidewall damage is fickle and where it's located cannot legally be repaired by tire shops. Hey, but to each his own. I've run plugs and gotten away with it, and then again, I've run plugs and heard the ominous sound of the plug taking a leave of absence while at highway speeds.

Where did you go to get it plugged?

shop called auto 5. they mainly do tires and general maintenance.

they fixed it though they didn't give me warranty since its at the side. meh tires are almost gone anyway.

The only thing between you and the road...
Don't chance it. Replace it.

If the sidewall was compromised then the tire is unsafe to use.

No sense risking your life,pass,car for a couple hundred bucks:ugh2:

I'm not sure if its done but I know someone who had a few nails in his 350z wheel, and he kept driving with them just fine. When he would do a little wheels spin you would see sparks flying.

that tire is done in my book. i'd get a new tire. :)

make sure the tire shop you take it to knows how to mount on 19" wheels with TPMS without damaging the finish. try your local speed shop that sells and mounts tires on volks/weds/bbs/advans, etc first. DO NOT trust just any tire store. they will damage your wheels.

That tire is a write off. The screw is in or near the side wall. You need a new tire, I'm sure most shops would not patch that. Sucks cause these skins aren't cheap!

I'd get a new one, dont risk on the sidewalls

What is the trick to mounting them? What is difficult? How much should I expect to pay?
I already ordered a new one from tire rack.

I am thinking I will just take it to Nissan and have them change the tire. Does that seem like a good idea? I figure that if they screw up my rim I stand a better chance of recouping my loss than I would from a tire shop.

Yah, check out the other thread wat can happen to the wheels when incompetent tire shops mount using prybars and traditional mounters. I think your dealer should be able to mount without scuffing them. Typically shops charge 20-35 each which includes mount, balance, disposal of old tires. :)