Patch or Replace?

Threev8s · 07-17-2013, 09:22 PM

Is this too close to the sidewall to patch? The guy at the local tire place said it was borderline and was afraid to do the repair since I made it very clear that the wheel is flawless and wanted it to remain that way. I wasn't sure if I should take it someplace else or just order another one. Also, this is a Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position with around 4K miles. Thank you in advance for the feedback.

10MPlayer · 07-17-2013, 09:26 PM

I guess it depends on how you drive it. Daily driver? Plug and patch. If you're racing or greatly exceeding the speed limit, replace it. It'd be hell if it blew out while you're doing 150 mph. You'd roll right on into the next life.

DEpointfive0 · 07-17-2013, 09:33 PM

Patch it... Him saying he's afraid is his way of wanting you to sell a new tire

Trips · 07-17-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Patch it... Him saying he's afraid is his way of wanting you to sell a new tire

I agree!

Patch it, And keep using it with No Problems

2010ZilverZ · 07-17-2013, 09:45 PM

I agree ... patch it

Last week I had a nail removed from my left rear and they patched it and it's doin' fine

fairladyZ34 · 07-17-2013, 10:16 PM

thats far enough in to patch

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-17-2013, 10:17 PM

Patch it. Not close enough to the sidewall to be a concern.

Threev8s · 07-17-2013, 11:58 PM

I'm definitely going to try to get this patched...hopefully there are no hidden surprises when they separate it from the rim. Thank you for all of the feedback!

DEpointfive0 · 07-18-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Threev8s

I'm definitely going to try to get this patched...hopefully there are no hidden surprises when they separate it from the rim. Thank you for all of the feedback!

Go somewhere that says its ok.

When they take it off, if they say its ok, say perfect.
OR, say, please tell me if its not patchable BEFORE you do anything.

I say this because I said that to the pricks at American Tire Co, they said it was patchable THEN took the screw out THEN said, "yeahhhhhh, the screw went in sideways and we can't patch it" (BS at its best) then I said, "ok, put it back on, I'll take it somewhere else"
"Sorry sir... We took the screw out and can't patch it... You need a new tire"
"Good, better be a free tire, because I don't have the money, you said you could patch it and I TOLD you not to mess with it if you couldn't patch it"
"Well our manager can give you a good deal on a new or used tire"
"Yeah, free, I didn't tell you to take the screw out, you're putting a tire on for free"

3 min later, my tire was patched, I told the other guy who patched it if it was a legit and clean patch, he said it was easy and 100% fine... I tipped him $10 and the tire did well until the car took a swim.

jcosta79 · 07-18-2013, 12:30 AM

Tell him you have a tire warranty and that the replacement will be free.

You will see how quickly the location of the nail is no longer an issue.

DEpointfive0 · 07-18-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jcosta79

Tell him you have a tire warranty and that the replacement will be free.

You will see how quickly the location of the nail is no longer an issue.

LOL!!!

Will be using that soon

Threev8s · 07-18-2013, 10:12 AM

This is a longshot, but does anyone have any recommendations for a tire repair shop in the King of Prussia/Wayne, PA area or Lansdale, PA area? I am looking for a place that can do it without scratching or gouging the wheel, which seems to be a rarity.

coolvans1988 · 07-18-2013, 02:54 PM

patching would be fine, i removed a good 3 inch sharp metal shard from my rear tire and around the same area. No problems at all, luckily i didn't have to throw a good $200 to waste .

ajc1884 · 07-18-2013, 03:02 PM

patch it.

had a nail in my rear this winter. Sears patched it. No problems since !!!

chrischhorn · 07-18-2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Go somewhere that says its ok.

When they take it off, if they say its ok, say perfect.
OR, say, please tell me if its not patchable BEFORE you do anything.

I say this because I said that to the pricks at American Tire Co, they said it was patchable THEN took the screw out THEN said, "yeahhhhhh, the screw went in sideways and we can't patch it" (BS at its best) then I said, "ok, put it back on, I'll take it somewhere else"
"Sorry sir... We took the screw out and can't patch it... You need a new tire"
"Good, better be a free tire, because I don't have the money, you said you could patch it and I TOLD you not to mess with it if you couldn't patch it"
"Well our manager can give you a good deal on a new or used tire"
"Yeah, free, I didn't tell you to take the screw out, you're putting a tire on for free"

3 min later, my tire was patched, I told the other guy who patched it if it was a legit and clean patch, he said it was easy and 100% fine... I tipped him $10 and the tire did well until the car took a swim.

Well now Andrew, there are situations that this becomes an issue. If the tire is dismounted from the wheel it should be easy to tell if the tire is repairable or not. If they pulled the nail out before they dismounted the tire then they are idiots. Generally if the nail goes in at higher then a 45 degree angle and which direction its facing (towards the sidewall or up and down the tread) depends too. Reason for concern at that point is that when you drill out and clean the hole, you will be drilling through MULTIPLE belts of course weakening the tire more then your average flat repair. Course, I work for Costco where we are extremely picky and secure

But enough yapping. I'd plug that tire OP.

07-17-2013, 09:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
10MPlayer Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacratomato Posts: 309 Drives: your mama wild. Rep Power: 13	I guess it depends on how you drive it. Daily driver? Plug and patch. If you're racing or greatly exceeding the speed limit, replace it. It'd be hell if it blew out while you're doing 150 mph. You'd roll right on into the next life. MarkGideon likes this. Last edited by 10MPlayer; 07-19-2013 at 08:47 PM.

07-17-2013, 09:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Patch it... Him saying he's afraid is his way of wanting you to sell a new tire Trips likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

07-17-2013, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
2010ZilverZ Track Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 699 Drives: Like a bat outa hell Rep Power: 14	I agree ... patch it Last week I had a nail removed from my left rear and they patched it and it's doin' fine DEpointfive0 likes this.

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fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	thats far enough in to patch DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

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/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Patch it. Not close enough to the sidewall to be a concern. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

07-17-2013, 11:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Threev8s Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wayne, PA/Ventnor, NJ Posts: 72 Drives: 09 MB 6MT,03 V8 4Run Rep Power: 16	I'm definitely going to try to get this patched...hopefully there are no hidden surprises when they separate it from the rim. Thank you for all of the feedback! onzedge likes this.

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jcosta79 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 1,430 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 15	Tell him you have a tire warranty and that the replacement will be free. You will see how quickly the location of the nail is no longer an issue. JARblue and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2012 PW NISMO #0559 - GT Spec Brace Kit - Swift Springs - ARK TP & Invidia CBE K&N Intake - UpRev Tune - 15mm Z1 Spacers & Studs - StopTech Slotted Rotors & SS Lines - ZSpeed CMAK with Stage 2 Clutch and Lightweight Flywheel

07-18-2013, 10:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
Threev8s Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wayne, PA/Ventnor, NJ Posts: 72 Drives: 09 MB 6MT,03 V8 4Run Rep Power: 16	Tire Repair Shop This is a longshot, but does anyone have any recommendations for a tire repair shop in the King of Prussia/Wayne, PA area or Lansdale, PA area? I am looking for a place that can do it without scratching or gouging the wheel, which seems to be a rarity.

07-18-2013, 02:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
coolvans1988 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NA Posts: 402 Drives: 2013 370z PW A/T Rep Power: 13	patching would be fine, i removed a good 3 inch sharp metal shard from my rear tire and around the same area. No problems at all, luckily i didn't have to throw a good $200 to waste .

07-18-2013, 03:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	patch it. had a nail in my rear this winter. Sears patched it. No problems since !!!

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