Can this tire be repaired ?
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Can this tire be repaired ?
Visit some tire shop like NTB, Pep Boys... and all of them refused to repair it. They said replacement is necessary. I hate it as it is my rear tire. Just replaced front tire two month ago...
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that looks on the edge and likely not to be patch-able. i had one happen to me recently too. good thing i got tire warranty and it paid for the tire.
it might bubble if they patch it. perhaps you could plug it? they sell the plug kits at pepboys. i mean, you really got nothing to lose.
i would leave the wheel on the car like this video did.
it might bubble if they patch it. perhaps you could plug it? they sell the plug kits at pepboys. i mean, you really got nothing to lose.
i would leave the wheel on the car like this video did.
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I had one at the same place you do. I brought it to a local independent tire shop and they pulled it out.
Thankfully it didn't puncture through.. Try bringing it to a different place and hope it didn't poke through
Thankfully it didn't puncture through.. Try bringing it to a different place and hope it didn't poke through
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I worked at a tire shop before and it could be patched, but it's not recommended. It's a liability issue if someone repairs it, because it's close to the sidewall.
From my experience, A patch can fix it, but I wouldn't want to drive on it long. I know it works, because my service manager would ok it, especially if he knew the customer and knew they wouldn't buy a tire. They'll hold, but they are not expected to and you risk weakening the sidewall and having a blowout.
From my experience, A patch can fix it, but I wouldn't want to drive on it long. I know it works, because my service manager would ok it, especially if he knew the customer and knew they wouldn't buy a tire. They'll hold, but they are not expected to and you risk weakening the sidewall and having a blowout.
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Totally YES, bring it to a good shop, you will be OK. Good luck.
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Worse case, patch, if not the plug.
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I worked at a tire shop before and it could be patched, but it's not recommended. It's a liability issue if someone repairs it, because it's close to the sidewall.
From my experience, A patch can fix it, but I wouldn't want to drive on it long. I know it works, because my service manager would ok it, especially if he knew the customer and knew they wouldn't buy a tire. They'll hold, but they are not expected to and you risk weakening the sidewall and having a blowout.
From my experience, A patch can fix it, but I wouldn't want to drive on it long. I know it works, because my service manager would ok it, especially if he knew the customer and knew they wouldn't buy a tire. They'll hold, but they are not expected to and you risk weakening the sidewall and having a blowout.