Ran over a spike, can it be fixed?

[cavero]

Found my tire flat when I got out of work today. Looks like I ran over a damn spike on the way in today:

So the question is, can it be patched? What makes me worried is that this screw is 1/4" in diameter (threads) and the shaft w/o threads is 3/16". the angle it when it at bothers me a little too

 

[skwerl]

I would have no problem plugging it, but then I've been plugging holes in my tires for over 30 years and haven't had a plug fail yet. Some of the experts will tell you how it's somehow 'unsafe' to plug tires but that hasn't been my experience. The worst that can happen is that your tire ends up flat again.

And as far as belt separation, you will feel that long before it becomes dangerous. If you plug it and the tire becomes unbalanced or out of round, then go ahead and replace it.

And don't use cheap plugs or pluggers. I've carried one of these kits for decades and it has paid for itself dozens of times over. http://safetyseal.com/catalog/index...s_id=2&zenid=cb2cd8482dfc3abd67d2e5b9f064a5de

 

[AnotherS197GT]

I fix that shit all the time at work. As long as the tire wasn't driven on while flat, you're fine.

 

[cavero]

Cool, the shop I've gone to before does a plug and a vulcanized patch, but I wasn't sure what it would have done to the belts.

 

[Newman]

Cool, the shop I've gone to before does a plug and a vulcanized patch, but I wasn't sure what it would have done to the belts.

Just get it done that way.

 

[downtime!]

Yep, I'd be ordering a new tire if it was me. But I tend to drive a little "spirited" on the weekends, and the last thing I want on my car at speed is a plugged or patched tire. Normal driving, I'm sure you'll be fine though.

 

[cavero]

Yep, I'd be ordering a new tire if it was me. But I tend to drive a little "spirited" on the weekends, and the last thing I want on my car at speed is a plugged or patched tire. Normal driving, I'm sure you'll be fine though.

One of the rear tires on my all-seasons has been patched/plugged for 2 years and I've driven pretty aggressively on it. Granted, I don't to any burnouts

 

[brent_G]

But do you have a 5.0? Lol

 

[Sky Render]

As long as the hole isn't in the sidewalls or outermost treads, it can be patched.

 

[muztangman93]

My family owned a tire shop for 30 years. We plugged more then we patched and Ive never seen a plug fail. The guy that sold the brad we carried would actually demonstrate his by poling a hole in the sidewall of his tire on the vehicle and plug it. Each tire had several plugs in the sidewall. He was crazy

 

[19COBRA93]

Fix it and forget about it. Unless you're running something like the Texas Mile, then you have nothing to worry about.

 

[Black_GT]

Patch-able. The end.

 

[WILECYOT]

Plug it. I pulled a .25" x .5" x 6" piece of steel out of tire before and plugged it with 2 plugs. It held up for about 2 weeks when it went flat. I pulled those out, cleaned it out really good with the debur tool and then inflated it again, plugged it again and it held for 2 months till I got new tires.

 

[Jucostud]

Take it in for a patch and plug. When done properly, your tire will be like it never happend.

 

[cavero]

Bringin' the tire to the shop on Saturday. In the mean time, I'm back on my all-seasons

 

[psfracer]

Because of the location of the hole, you should be fine with a patch or plug. With the plug, belt separation may occur over time, but it will be very noticeable, especially if the tire is in the front, as you will feel it in the steering wheel.