Patch or Replace?

Threev8s · 07-17-2013, 08:22 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, 08:26 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, 08:33 PM

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

Trips · 07-17-2013, 08:41 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, 08:45 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

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-17-2013, 09:17 PM

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

Threev8s · 07-17-2013, 10:58 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!

fairladyZ34 · 07-17-2013, 09:16 PM

thats far enough in to patch

coolvans1988 · 07-18-2013, 01:54 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, 02:02 PM

patch it.

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

Brutal 370Z · 07-18-2013, 02:46 PM

Easy patch job. I had one in the same spot. Cost me $20.

kenchan · 07-18-2013, 03:08 PM

discounttires (america's tires) should have non-touch mounters. check to see one in your area. and have them patch it.

it's a big pin or watever you got in there, but ive had a 1/4" diameter container lock pin stuck in a tire on my previous car. no issue with patching.

DEpointfive0 · 07-19-2013, 04:31 PM

You live in Ventnor? WOW!!!

Threev8s · 07-20-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

You live in Ventnor? WOW!!!

Live in Wayne, in Ventnor on weekends from April through November. "Wow" because you used to live there or b/c you saw it on Monopoly?

DEpointfive0 · 07-20-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Threev8s

Live in Wayne, in Ventnor on weekends from April through November. "Wow" because you used to live there or b/c you saw it on Monopoly?

LOL!!! Yeah, my favorite board game by a MILE, other than that... Not a DAMN clue where it is, lol

07-17-2013, 08:26 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 07:47 PM.

07-17-2013, 08:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	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, 08:45 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.

07-17-2013, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3661	Patch it. Not close enough to the sidewall to be a concern. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

07-17-2013, 10:58 PM	#7 (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.

07-17-2013, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
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

07-18-2013, 01:54 PM	#9 (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, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 13	patch it. had a nail in my rear this winter. Sears patched it. No problems since !!!

07-18-2013, 02:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Brutal 370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greater Toronto Area Posts: 357 Drives: 11' MB/Pers/6M/S/Nav Rep Power: 14	Easy patch job. I had one in the same spot. Cost me $20. __________________ Stillen G3/CBE/HFC, Nismo S-tune Front Chin Spoiler, 20% tint, Password JDM V2 Shift Knob

07-18-2013, 03:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	discounttires (america's tires) should have non-touch mounters. check to see one in your area. and have them patch it. it's a big pin or watever you got in there, but ive had a 1/4" diameter container lock pin stuck in a tire on my previous car. no issue with patching.

07-19-2013, 04:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	You live in Ventnor? WOW!!! __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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