How to fix my leak!

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VETTE277

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Hey,

Most shops have said this nail is too close to the sidewall for them to patch it. This tire is slowly loosing air and needs to be pumped up at least once a week, it gets down to like 10-12 PSI probably. Any ideas ? Can I buy a plug kit and do it myself, any other ideas ? I'd rather not drop $300 bucks on a new tire when this one stillphoto 6.JPGphoto 5.JPGphoto 7.JPG has life in it.

Thanks!
 
That nail IS to close to the sidewall to patch. You are definitely better off buying a new tire. As a temporary fix to stop the leak you can buy a tire plug kit from your local auto parts store for a few bucks and plug it yourself. But I would replace it.

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I have plugged hundreds that close to the sidewall.... if it makes you feel squirmy about running a plugged tire, keep it on the rear after the plug.

It should be patched from the inside to make it a better repair however: inside patch, external plug, or having a nail in it will actually be structurally the same for the tire. the only difference would be; it will not slowly lose air.

So to recap, I would plug it and run it, having done it a bunch in my life with no problems.
 
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X3. I've used mushroom plugs on a couple of tires that were, like yours, very close to the sidewall with no worries. Even did it on my Harley against my better judgement. No trouble. If you plug or patch it definitely move it from the front and to the spare if you can. Best of luck!
 
Try and find the best plugs you can, the string plugs are known for leaking. They work good for a temporary fix, but this repair will be a permanent repair until the tire is worn out. ImageUploadedByWAYALIFE1391784714.153671.jpg

These are the plugs we use at the shop, mostly plug lawn mower and ATV tires, but we do some automotive tires with them also.

If you were in Missouri, you could bring it by the shop and I'd take care of it ;)
 
same as all others have said, get a good plug kit, patch it from the inside and move it to the rear or as spare.

but this is also why I but discount tire and get the certificate - $25 bucks and new tire....
 
I had a new tire get a splinter in the side like that. Had a tire shop patch it from the inside and then they put a tube in it.. Never had a problem the rest of that tires life. And I could air down as low as I wanted!!


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You should be fine especially since it's in the groove I've plugged sidewalls no problem you might even want to jam two plugs in there


I don't always wheel , but when I do I keep it tight......... Stay dirty my friends.
 
that is NOT to close to the side wall, break it down by hand and patch it then have it re balanced, ill wager you wont have another problem with it.
 
Use an umbrella patch that combines a patch on the end of a plug. Installs like a plug from the inside and seals like a patch. You have to prep it like a patch. Available from Tech or Prema. Also move it to the rear after to be safer.
 
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