Topic: Tire Repair

[sailor723]

I had the SRX at the dealership in late Oct having some warranty work done. They called me to say that they found a nail in the rear tire that could not be fixed ( said it was "in the sidewall" ) and did I want them to order me a new tire. I said no and had ended up having the winters installed a few weeks early. The nail is actually in the edge of the tread ( in the curve where the tread of the tire tapers and curves around to the sidewall ).

So ....can this be plugged or should I just order a new tire?

[capriracer]

This is in the area of the endings of the steel belts - the most highly stressed area of the tire.  It's in that area where belt separations take place - remember Firestone?

Plugs have a history of having too many leaks - frequently later in life.  And using a patch?  The inside of the tire in this area is highly curved (in 2 directions) so patches don't adhere well.

[airbalancer]

Depending on how long you want to keep the tire, maybe patch / plug and then a tube
I have ran tubes inside tires with any problems

[sailor723]

The tires are all only one season old so I'll be keeping them for awhile. On the other hand I hate to toss a nearly new tire.

The bright side of the is that they are General Altimax HP's so the cost is pretty low.....$121 US for the rear size from Tirerack. (although the Cadillac dealer here quoted me $305  )

Sounds like a new tire is the way to go?

[Careener]

Buy a new tire.

[dr_spock]

Is the puncture like this by the edge of the thread?



Then tire replacement is the safe option.  I couldn't find a repair shop that will patch mine--something about liability. 

[maritime_storm]

It's been illegal to use a tube in a passenger vehicle tire in NB for about 2 decades now.