Tire Trouble Need Help!

Cagan · 01-31-2013, 01:46 PM

I got a nail stuck in what may be the sidewall but I'm not 100% sure. Firestone told me to replace it but my mechanic said that he could fix it. Here is a picture. If we do need to replace it what would a good tire option be? I have Potenzas now but am looking for something a little less noisy and, if possible, less pricey. Thanks.

1st · 01-31-2013, 02:29 PM

That seems fixable to me patch or plug it. Not to mention you still have tread. Wear them down some more before coming out of pocket. Continental is what I have read people are mounting that are priced pretty cheap and decent.

kenchan · 01-31-2013, 02:48 PM

yah, fixable i think.

make sure the place you get patched has a non-touch tire mounter. otherwise expect loads of mounting marks on your wheel.

6MT · 01-31-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, fixable i think.

make sure the place you get patched has a non-touch tire mounter. otherwise expect loads of mounting marks on your wheel.

A plug-n-patch and some skill can fix that.

DR_ · 01-31-2013, 02:56 PM

Patches are preferable to plugs but either can be done on that.

Cagan · 01-31-2013, 03:06 PM

Thank you all so much! So what exactly should I tell the mechanic?

kenchan · 01-31-2013, 03:06 PM

fix it please.

saber · 01-31-2013, 04:03 PM

Please and thank you!

1st · 01-31-2013, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cagan

Thank you all so much! So what exactly should I tell the mechanic?

Im going to want to patch it up. By the way do you have a non-touch tire mounter because I don’t want my rim to get all scuffed up. Oh you don’t well just plug it up then without un mounting my rim. Oh you can't….. ok all take it elsewhere. Deuces.

Telephone · 01-31-2013, 07:00 PM

If that's a front tire, then I'd replace the tire. If a rear tire...patch it.

danegrey · 01-31-2013, 07:58 PM

I would get it patch, I had 2 nails in my rear tire and Discount Tire, did a great job for me in patching.

Coon-azz · 01-31-2013, 08:40 PM

not the sidewall....patch it. Just realize that with a Patch, you can't track that tire. JUst an FYI

raymondo510 · 02-02-2013, 12:00 AM

If your a costco member, you should be able to take it in where they will fix it for free! They also do a patch over a plug. I worked there for a few months.

valpozguy · 02-02-2013, 12:30 AM

Use what is called a patch plug best way to fix this.

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01-31-2013, 07:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
danegrey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Knoxville Age: 71 Posts: 3,084 Drives: 12 370Z BK Cherry M6 Rep Power: 565650	I would get it patch, I had 2 nails in my rear tire and Discount Tire, did a great job for me in patching. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Lots of Changes the Z needs to be driven and driven hard for the car lives for it

01-31-2013, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	not the sidewall....patch it. Just realize that with a Patch, you can't track that tire. JUst an FYI __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

02-02-2013, 12:00 AM	#13 (permalink)
raymondo510 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NORCAL Posts: 823 Drives: Like I stole It Rep Power: 14	If your a costco member, you should be able to take it in where they will fix it for free! They also do a patch over a plug. I worked there for a few months. __________________ If you ain't first...you're last! -RICKY BOBBY

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01-31-2013, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	That seems fixable to me patch or plug it. Not to mention you still have tread. Wear them down some more before coming out of pocket. Continental is what I have read people are mounting that are priced pretty cheap and decent.

01-31-2013, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, fixable i think. make sure the place you get patched has a non-touch tire mounter. otherwise expect loads of mounting marks on your wheel.

01-31-2013, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 16	Patches are preferable to plugs but either can be done on that.

01-31-2013, 03:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cagan Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Harrahan, LA Posts: 44 Drives: Wht 2011 370Z 7A/T Rep Power: 12	Thank you all so much! So what exactly should I tell the mechanic?

01-31-2013, 03:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	fix it please.

01-31-2013, 04:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
saber chew chew chew Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Coast Posts: 1,430 Drives: WRX Rep Power: 25	Please and thank you!

01-31-2013, 07:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 13	If that's a front tire, then I'd replace the tire. If a rear tire...patch it.

02-02-2013, 12:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
valpozguy Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: valparaiso Posts: 501 Drives: 09 z Rep Power: 16	Use what is called a patch plug best way to fix this. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2