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Old 05-14-2008, 05:08 PM
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Can I fix this tire? I went to Bridgestone and they told me they will not fix it and wanted me to buy new tire from them.
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Old 05-14-2008, 05:11 PM
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Is that a nail/screw?
Old 05-14-2008, 05:11 PM
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I would tell you the same thing. A patch plug has to have enough flat surface to seal to the inside of the tire correctly. That's too close to the sidewall. It's for liability reasons, but if you brought that to my shop, we wouldn't patch it either, FYI.
Old 05-14-2008, 05:13 PM
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I think it is a screw...
Old 05-14-2008, 05:19 PM
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not fixable need new tire.
Old 05-14-2008, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by crg914
I would tell you the same thing. A patch plug has to have enough flat surface to seal to the inside of the tire correctly. That's too close to the sidewall. It's for liability reasons, but if you brought that to my shop, we wouldn't patch it either, FYI.
Agree. That's too close to the edge. From outside the tire it looks like a flat surface. But on the inside of the tire that area is curved not flat. Time for a new tire.
Old 05-14-2008, 06:47 PM
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I picked up a nail in the same spot. I know nobody would patch it, so I just plugged the ****.
Old 05-14-2008, 07:52 PM
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For your safety I would replace the tire, though I bet if you looked hard enough you might find somebody to patch the tire. Your best off to replace the tire, your life is worth the price of a new tire.
Old 05-14-2008, 08:59 PM
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ive had nails close to the same proximity to yours and i just patched it...ive been fine so far but the other day i noticed another nail in another tire...DAMN YOU CONSTRUCTION
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just patch it, and tell us the outcome.
if you need to ask dont do it, and just buy the new one.
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Does anyone notice the tire is almost bald?!? Just buy new tires. You need them anyway.

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Old 05-15-2008, 08:33 AM
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UPDATE:

Yesterday I went to a local Good Year store - they told me they need to remove the tire to inspect the inside. After 30 minutes my tire was fixed.

I know I need new tires (4mm left) - but I want to wait until my neighbor is done with his construction. I do not need screws/nails in my new set.

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Old 05-17-2008, 06:02 AM
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^smart, i got a nail the other day cause of construction
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