Nail in tire...need advice ASAP!!!

ultra spikey · 06-30-2009, 05:41 PM

I found this nail in my tire which is causing a slow leak and it's right at the edge. Will this be alright to plug??? Or should I use fix-a-flat???

distrbd · 06-30-2009, 05:47 PM

This what I would do:I would not remove the nail,go to the nearest garage and have it professionally repaired,problem solved.

***07mugencivic*** · 06-30-2009, 05:49 PM

yeah...take it to a tire shop...fix it for 20 or less...

where did you buy these tires from...

***cderalow*** · 06-30-2009, 05:51 PM

as others have said, take it to a professional tire shop, they'll be able to tell you if it's safe to plug or if it's too close to the sidewall.

if it's into the sidewall, get the thing replaced.

HERO · 06-30-2009, 05:51 PM

Under ten bucks for a patch - the tire might be saved.
I know of tire shops that are picky about nails in the corners...

ultra spikey · 06-30-2009, 06:24 PM

Well, I spoke to a friend that works at honda and one that works at merchants tire. The one from honda suggested I should do it, the one from merchants also suggested too but sounded unsure. So, I went ahead and plugged it.

pray for me lol

e_man · 06-30-2009, 06:28 PM

^ you're not going to sleep well now lol

Agnt004 · 06-30-2009, 06:31 PM

Don't use fix a flat. Once its used you need to replace the tire. Its only for temporary usage.

***Huckleberry*** · 06-30-2009, 06:36 PM

should of just paid the 10 bucks.

HERO · 06-30-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huckleberry

should of just paid the 10 bucks.

Indeedly.

ultra spikey · 06-30-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huckleberry

should of just paid the 10 bucks.

My friend at Merchants said they wouldnt have been able to patch it anyway because it's at the edge. A guy at treadquarters told me the same thing. I'll just have to drive around and hope my tire doesnt blow to shreds.

***Huckleberry*** · 06-30-2009, 06:41 PM

well, isn't the piece that patches it flexible?

could have sworn it was.

P1ng · 06-30-2009, 06:43 PM

Next time go to discount tire... they fix flats for free and if its not fixable u get a free tire... that nail hit the side wall and u would have gotten a free tire... live and learn

***mrbill*** · 06-30-2009, 06:46 PM

No. You can *NOT* plug a tire that close to the sidewall.

RMA specifically *DOES* *NOT* recommend repairing/plugging tires in the outermost rib. That's where your injury is.

DO NOT DRIVE ON THAT TIRE!

-mr. bill

***Zeuceone*** · 06-30-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill

No. You can *NOT* plug a tire that close to the sidewall.

RMA specifically *DOES* *NOT* recommend repairing/plugging tires in the outermost rib. That's where your injury is.

DO NOT DRIVE ON THAT TIRE!

-mr. bill

this. not smart.

habitat · 06-30-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbill

No. You can *NOT* plug a tire that close to the sidewall.

RMA specifically *DOES* *NOT* recommend repairing/plugging tires in the outermost rib. That's where your injury is.

DO NOT DRIVE ON THAT TIRE!

-mr. bill

I was just going to say, that is wayyyyy too close to the sidewall for comfort.

Agnt004 · 06-30-2009, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra spikey

My friend at Merchants said they wouldnt have been able to patch it anyway because it's at the edge. A guy at treadquarters told me the same thing. I'll just have to drive around and hope my tire doesnt blow to shreds.

And what if your tire blows when you are on the highway or making a turn in the rain? You may be killed or seriously injured. Is it worth it? Get a new tire ASAP.

The Power of Dreams · 06-30-2009, 07:15 PM

And, you can't use Fix-A-Flat in vehicles with TPMS sensors. It will ruin the TPMS sensor. You have an '07. I can't remember if the '07's come with TPMS. I know '06's don't and '08's do.

But, anyway, should not be driving on that tire (as others have mentioned).

1SLWFG2 · 06-30-2009, 07:25 PM

anything less than an 1 inch from the sidewall is not repairable, the sidewall flexs too much and will cause the patch/plug/whatever to come off.

habitat · 06-30-2009, 07:32 PM

Plus, that is only a Direzza D1, not the priciest tire in the world to replace. Next time, buy the insurance, I always get nails and such so it is worth it for me.

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ultra spikey Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 136 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nail in tire...need advice ASAP!!! I found this nail in my tire which is causing a slow leak and it's right at the edge. Will this be alright to plug??? Or should I use fix-a-flat???

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*cderalow* Slutty McSlut Slut Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pot-o-mac, MD Age: 26 Posts: 3,005 Chris iTrader: 3 / 100%	as others have said, take it to a professional tire shop, they'll be able to tell you if it's safe to plug or if it's too close to the sidewall. if it's into the sidewall, get the thing replaced. __________________ 2008 Honda Civic Si Sedan SOLD 9/8/2009 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD 38K and growing 1998 Honda Civic DX Coupe SOLD 2/17/2008

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*Huckleberry* att Minion Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Age: 24 Posts: 9,540 Jesse iTrader: 24 / 100%	should of just paid the 10 bucks. __________________ August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003

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*Huckleberry* att Minion Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Age: 24 Posts: 9,540 Jesse iTrader: 24 / 100%	well, isn't the piece that patches it flexible? could have sworn it was. __________________ August 6, 1969 – October 21, 2003

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distrbd Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto ,Canada Posts: 311 ken iTrader: 0 / 0%	This what I would do:I would not remove the nail,go to the nearest garage and have it professionally repaired,problem solved.

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HERO Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West Coast Cali. Posts: 1,332 'Los iTrader: 7 / 100%	Under ten bucks for a patch - the tire might be saved. I know of tire shops that are picky about nails in the corners...

06-30-2009, 06:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
ultra spikey Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 136 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well, I spoke to a friend that works at honda and one that works at merchants tire. The one from honda suggested I should do it, the one from merchants also suggested too but sounded unsure. So, I went ahead and plugged it. pray for me lol

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e_man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UTAH Posts: 624 Erik iTrader: 0 / 0%	^ you're not going to sleep well now lol

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Agnt004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida Age: 24 Posts: 3,043 Greg iTrader: 6 / 100%	Don't use fix a flat. Once its used you need to replace the tire. Its only for temporary usage.

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P1ng Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ATX Age: 21 Posts: 3,735 Ping iTrader: 7 / 100%	Next time go to discount tire... they fix flats for free and if its not fixable u get a free tire... that nail hit the side wall and u would have gotten a free tire... live and learn

06-30-2009, 06:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
*mrbill* VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 567 iTrader: 1 / 100%	No. You can *NOT* plug a tire that close to the sidewall. RMA specifically DOES NOT recommend repairing/plugging tires in the outermost rib. That's where your injury is. DO NOT DRIVE ON THAT TIRE! -mr. bill

06-30-2009, 07:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
The Power of Dreams Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 28 Posts: 1,732 My Cool iTrader: 2 / 100%	And, you can't use Fix-A-Flat in vehicles with TPMS sensors. It will ruin the TPMS sensor. You have an '07. I can't remember if the '07's come with TPMS. I know '06's don't and '08's do. But, anyway, should not be driving on that tire (as others have mentioned).

06-30-2009, 07:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
1SLWFG2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal, IE Posts: 188 iTrader: 0 / 0%	anything less than an 1 inch from the sidewall is not repairable, the sidewall flexs too much and will cause the patch/plug/whatever to come off.

06-30-2009, 07:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
habitat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NorCal Age: 25 Posts: 4,300 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Plus, that is only a Direzza D1, not the priciest tire in the world to replace. Next time, buy the insurance, I always get nails and such so it is worth it for me.

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