nail in tire...

jayl · 09-27-2011, 06:40 PM

should i remove this nail? ir will i need to get it fixed?

thezmonster · 09-27-2011, 06:44 PM

Ohhhhhh man if it's bout 1-2 inches away from sidewall of the tire, it's not safe to drive if plugged or patch because soft side will affect your turning and could possible pop any mintue. I recommend you to replace the tire, I work at the Nissan dealership and I seen alot of those and mostly get replaced because too close to the sidewall

kenchan · 09-27-2011, 06:44 PM

I would just put a plug and rubber cement on it from the outside and see how well it holds.

If you want take it to a shop to have that patched from the inside out. Make sure the shop has touchless tire mounter.

jayl · 09-27-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thezmonster

Ohhhhhh man if it's bout 1-2 inches away from sidewall of the tire, it's not safe to drive if plugged or patch because soft side will affect your turning and could possible pop any mintue. I recommend you to replace the tire, I work at the Nissan dealership and I seen alot of those and mostly get replaced because too close to the sidewall

its about an inch or less from the sidewall.....i drove it back from work 10 miles city driving....

should i pull the nail out to see how deep it might be?

jayl · 09-27-2011, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I would just put a plug and rubber cement on it from the outside and see how well it holds.

If you want take it to a shop to have that patched from the inside out. Make sure the shop has touchless tire mounter.

i have never put a plug and rubber cement by myself.....

if anythimg i will take it to a shop after pulling the nail out.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-27-2011, 07:02 PM

Did you buy your Z new? Most nissan dealerships have "Tire Guard" as a courtesy. You may be able to get it replaced free. Tire guard saved my life twice in 3 years.

wheee! · 09-27-2011, 07:02 PM

Take it to a pro.... not worth the danger of driving on it.

jayl · 09-27-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Did you buy your Z new? Most nissan dealerships have "Tire Guard" as a courtesy. You may be able to get it replaced free. Tire guard saved my life twice in 3 years.

i did get it new.... but the dealership us about 3 hts from me.... what is tire gaurd?

Waiz · 09-27-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Take it to a pro.... not worth the danger of driving on it.

don't expect to pay more than $30 max for them to plug it either.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayl

i did get it new.... but the dealership us about 3 hts from me.... what is tire gaurd?

Probably some type of extended warranty for tires?

Jordo! · 09-27-2011, 07:54 PM

That looks deep -- they may not be able to patch it, and you will probably get stuck with a new tire

Also, if you race it or dyno it, you probably don't want a patched tire on there anyway...

wstar · 09-27-2011, 08:01 PM

I've plugged holes just like that (and even a few closer to the sidewall) on performance tires many times, and had the plug hold up fine for months until I got around to having a tire shop patch from the inside.

Most tire chains won't do it at all (plug or inside patch) because they have strict rules that don't let them do any repair work within X inches of the side, but really it's pretty safe to do so IMHO. I think repair shops exaggerate the issues (and the width margins to the sidewall) just to do more business in replacement tires.

If they were really trying to be rational about it, they'd at least look at the margin to the sidewall as a percentage or something, instead of saying the same 1 or 2 inches applies equally well to 165/55R15's as it does to 305/30R18's :P.

If you were racing those tires on a track, maybe I'd be more worried and want a professional's opinion on whether it was safe. Otherwise just plug it and go. Don't pull the nail until you're ready to plug it, and follow the plug kit's directions. You can pick up the kit at any auto parts store.

wstar · 09-27-2011, 08:03 PM

(I'll add to the above though: if you do plug and/or patch, do keep a close eye on your pressure and watch for bubbles, which is a definite sign the tire needs to go. You should be doing these things all the time anyways though).

cossie1600 · 09-27-2011, 08:35 PM

Good luck

2004YZFR1 · 09-27-2011, 09:07 PM

Take it to a good tire shop. They should be able to patch it for you. I wouldn't worry about doing normal driving on it my self. But it's your car and your money.

jayl · 09-27-2011, 09:35 PM

Thanks everyone!

I will take it to a shop to get it patched hopefully. I do not race the car at all so I am hoping all will be well after patching...

I have less than 10k miles so I really hope that it can get patched and I dont have to get a new tire.

09-27-2011, 06:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
thezmonster Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 221 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CB M6 Rep Power: 16	Ohhhhhh man if it's bout 1-2 inches away from sidewall of the tire, it's not safe to drive if plugged or patch because soft side will affect your turning and could possible pop any mintue. I recommend you to replace the tire, I work at the Nissan dealership and I seen alot of those and mostly get replaced because too close to the sidewall __________________ ZMONSTER!

09-27-2011, 07:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Take it to a pro.... not worth the danger of driving on it. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

09-27-2011, 07:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	That looks deep -- they may not be able to patch it, and you will probably get stuck with a new tire Also, if you race it or dyno it, you probably don't want a patched tire on there anyway... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

09-27-2011, 08:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I've plugged holes just like that (and even a few closer to the sidewall) on performance tires many times, and had the plug hold up fine for months until I got around to having a tire shop patch from the inside. Most tire chains won't do it at all (plug or inside patch) because they have strict rules that don't let them do any repair work within X inches of the side, but really it's pretty safe to do so IMHO. I think repair shops exaggerate the issues (and the width margins to the sidewall) just to do more business in replacement tires. If they were really trying to be rational about it, they'd at least look at the margin to the sidewall as a percentage or something, instead of saying the same 1 or 2 inches applies equally well to 165/55R15's as it does to 305/30R18's :P. If you were racing those tires on a track, maybe I'd be more worried and want a professional's opinion on whether it was safe. Otherwise just plug it and go. Don't pull the nail until you're ready to plug it, and follow the plug kit's directions. You can pick up the kit at any auto parts store. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

09-27-2011, 08:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	(I'll add to the above though: if you do plug and/or patch, do keep a close eye on your pressure and watch for bubbles, which is a definite sign the tire needs to go. You should be doing these things all the time anyways though). __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

09-27-2011, 06:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I would just put a plug and rubber cement on it from the outside and see how well it holds. If you want take it to a shop to have that patched from the inside out. Make sure the shop has touchless tire mounter.

09-27-2011, 07:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Did you buy your Z new? Most nissan dealerships have "Tire Guard" as a courtesy. You may be able to get it replaced free. Tire guard saved my life twice in 3 years.

09-27-2011, 08:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Good luck

09-27-2011, 09:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
2004YZFR1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas Nevada Posts: 308 Drives: 09 370Z yellow,auto Rep Power: 15	Take it to a good tire shop. They should be able to patch it for you. I wouldn't worry about doing normal driving on it my self. But it's your car and your money.

09-27-2011, 09:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 16	Thanks everyone! I will take it to a shop to get it patched hopefully. I do not race the car at all so I am hoping all will be well after patching... I have less than 10k miles so I really hope that it can get patched and I dont have to get a new tire. __________________ -Jay

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