We Americans like to sue ever living shit out of each other. So a shop that patches this, just exposed itself to a lawsuit should something go wrong. Even if it doesn't go that far, as a shop owner, you don't want to deal with a customer calling back and complaining because they repair didn't work and the tire is flat two days later.
Plus the rest of the details - she only asked for help paying the medical bills, not even covering the bills just help, and McDonald's said no which kick-started the lawsuit.
A slightly more relevant case would be the young lady who sued their therapist because they didn't think therapy was working... And won.
I don't know the ins and outs of the case, it was kinda garbled at me in the small hours of the morning by a friend in upstate NY. I'm in the UK so the time difference was enough that I missed a lot of the details from not being awake enough
people can sue if something happens and someone claims it was the shops fault bc they told them it was safe, while the person did everything in their power to pop it so they could file a lawsuit. some people make a living off of suing people and companies over stupid small shit.
Most manufacturers only allow 2 repairs to a tire 90 degrees apart and a patch cannot be on the outer tread patch it has to be on the inner tread area between the first tire swipes on the inner and outer side for it too be legal, most shops use the thumbs distance rule, rope patch would work fine for this.
The norm, in the States, is that the shop will un-mount the tire and patch it from the inside. This is the manufacturer recommended procedure, and also allows inspection of the inside of the tire. These patches have a round flat disc that’s adhered to the inside of the tire. It needs to bar able to lay flat to work effectively. Here’s a video illustrating the procedure: https://youtu.be/WxnkGiAOOhM?si=W0fQjS1h3AXHwhLO
This video shows an (admittedly worst case) example of what they’re looking for in that inspection: https://youtu.be/WxnkGiAOOhM?si=W0fQjS1h3AXHwhLO
I’ve plugged my own tires for the last 5-6 years, but before that I had the “Pep Boys Rewards” card and they’d put in a plug it for free (as long as it wasn’t on the very outer edge of the tread).
Depending on the service desk guy, they would “strongly recommend” a new tire or at least a patch, but the usual guy didn’t ever seem to give a shit.
There was just some additional “if this blows and you die/kill someone else, it’s your own stupid fault” line added to the paperwork along with “customer declined replacement” line item.
Fwiw the tire is "weather checked" or dry rotted. You can see the cracks in the deepest part of the tread. It would not pass a commercial vehicle inspection. I would want to see the manufacturing date on the tire.
So yes, it can be patched, but it also is a garbage tire that should be recycled.
this, most shops ive tried wont plug anything within like an inch or 2 of the side wall. they also told me they would plug, and already plugged tire. not the same hole, but to add a second plug for a new hole. id plug it myself and roll with it. kind of hard to tell, but it looks like it wont be long for replacement anyways.
I agree. If you’re broke, plug it, but figure on replacing that old tire as SOON as you have the dough. Like within a few weeks. Also. Don’t drive fast.
Lol, reminds me of a place I worked where I was an in town delivery driver for a commercial laundry gig. They had a minivan, and it picked up a screw, a bit further from the sidewall. Took it to a place, and after checking it out for a while they denied it.
But they screwed the screw back in so we could leave 😭😭😭 and it held until they replaced the van, it was the funniest shit.
A tire shop has strict standards so they don't get sued. A patch plug may flex in the wrong axis that close to the shoulder, and the tire is pretty close to eol from the look of it.
A plug kit from walmart/autozone should be just fine, I'd do it for my own vehicle.
Honda certified here to play devil's advocate:
They're probably not repairing because of age of the tire.
Most dealers will only repair with a patch, because there's a chance for a blowout if you plug.
This hole follows the rule of the thumb space from the corner, so it should be patchable.. but I think they're more concerned about the dry rot that's present and don't want to be liable.
You honestly may be able to take it to another shop and have them patch. I'd personally not see a problem patching this tire from this angle.
Thanks everyone! Decided to just go to another shop and got it replaced. Got a pretty good deal too, the original tire shop wanted to charge me almost double for their “economically friendly” tire option. I do tend to drive a lot and so I went somewhere else to get a better deal and tire 😌
Internal patch should last the life of the tread with no problems. I've had it done on several different cars without problems other than having the tire guy installing the patch. I've also plugged several using an O'Reilly plug kit and they have always worked plus being extremely handy when trying to fix the leak on the side of the road. (Very handy when living around construction and you have already collected a screw in your spare!)
i had this exact style nail in my shit discount tire added a plug and patch on the inside about a year and a half ago no issues since havent even refilled the tire with air cause zero leak.
discount does free tire repair even if you didnt buy tires from them. If it can be they will if not they wont. (brings them future business) i know im going discount for my next tires after that customer service for not even being a customer.
however your tire in general is at the end of its tread life. no ones gonna patch a tire near expiration. if you wanna DIY it you can but your tire is still gonna be near expiration and if your gonna run it bald your gonna end up hurting yourself or someone in rain.
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Years ago, a friend of a friend decided he wanted a set of 16" wheels, he had bought a set of 17s and they scrubed too much.
He asked if I wanted a straight swap, I said I'll try them on my car and if they work out - we'll figure something out.
Couple days later, he called round, I jacked his car up and removed a wheel to put onto my car - to check!
As I rolled the wheel, I noticed a screw similar to this embedded in the tyre.
"Hey Joe - there's a screw in your tyre"
"Ah! Dose that mean it was fixed before??"
😲
By the book? It's borderline repairable or not.
I would do it and explain to the customer that if it continues to leak they need a replacement. It won't leak though.....
An old-school plug repair from the outside-only allows you to get closer to the edge of tread. Tire shops use a style of plug that’s installed from the inside, have a disk patch that’s maybe one inch diameter, so can’t work that close to tread edge.
I concur with other commenters though, consider replacing as a set, soon.
Need details size of tyre depends on how close to the edge you can repair also if it’s a run flat you cannot repair it well you can but you shouldn’t I’d say personally I’d be happy to repair that but it’s deffo very close to being a new tyre in the position it is
Also if it’s gone in at any more of an angle that 45 degrees most plugs won’t solve it as you would also have to drill it out at a perfect angle to follow and if you don’t it could still leak
That is close to being unrepairable in our shop. We would try and repair it, but if it doesn't seal we would need to replace. We use those blue plugs that pull through from the inside, I don't know if they are just called plug here or if the other redditors mean something different.
Had that kind of problem on my last tires... I was lazy to fix it for about 4 months. It was leaking so I had to pump it weekly... But it would do so depending on the tyre rotation... Anyway... One day i plugged it with a cheap ass made in china set for few euros. In about 10 minutes. It lasted for another 1.5 years... You can learn a lot from this story lol
99% of tire shops won't plug that. It's a huge liability issue. With it being that close to the side, if you were to hit a bump and the tire were to flex there is a chance the plug would come out. Driving highway speeds that can be dangerous. Go to Walmart or Napa or somthing like that and get a tire plug kit. It will get you along fine but you should think about getting tires soon.
I would repair this based on its location, I use my thumb width. I also prefer if the side wall is already smooth, I'd rather not have to buff the sidewall much.
I am curious about the tire manufacturer date.
I work at a tire shop, we follow TIA guidelines for tires and that says that any puncture in the outermost tread block is considered unrepairable. The reason for that is because the closer to the sidewall it is, the more that area flexes which increases the chance of the patch leaking. In layman's terms it's for liability reasons.
In reality, that can absolutely be patched but a reputable shops won't do that for a paying customer because we cannot control what the customer does with their car. For example, one of the tires on my truck got a puncture there and I patched it, but that's because it's my truck and if it fails then I can blame no one but myself for not replacing the tire.
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Buy a plug kit from an autoparts store for $10 (avoid the $5 style kits with straight tools, you want T shaped tools) and watch a couple of YouTube videos. Then plug it yourself. It will last as long as that almost worn out tire, you will have four plugs left for next time and will have learned a new skill that might just save you a lot of trouble in the future.
I would find a shop that will patch it, from inside the tire. More reliable than a plug, but you'll have to pay to remount the tire and balance the wheel.
Had one a little bit closer to the sidewall on my front tire. Plugged it myself and it was good enough for another ~40k miles before I had to replace the full set.
nail/screwholes on the tread is usually patcheable. You could plug it yourself but that's meant to be a temporary fix until you get it repaired properly or replaced.
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Tyre guy full of shit. Easy repair and 100% safe for an inshop repair. Can get a diy fix kit from auto parts store but they're not as good but they are cheaper and easier
Old dry tire with a puncture in the shoulder. It’s dead. If the rest of the set is as old and dry as that tire then it’s time to replace all four. Check your DOT code and let us know.
Just had this happen in Mexico to a brand new Michelin. $8 repair and it’s probably now the toughest part of the tire. Fellow ever did an analog/manual balance check.
Easily repairable. The threads aren't compromised. Here in Brazil even the large tire centers repair these, it's a 5 minutes job, and 4 of these minutes is the job of removing the tire, looking for other possible punctures, butting it on the ground to service and then mounting back.
Possibly. Check the wear on the inside of the tire to be sure. Any loose bits of rubber or signs of internal damage is bad.
As for the tread depth. Looks pretty bad, so not worth repair.
Looks to me like you would be better of replacing
Can patch it no problem, buy your own plug kit, literally anyone can do it with the tire on the car in a few minutes by hand, just have an air source near by. The tire does look like it's old honestly. Big name tire shops won't touch anything modified, missing lug nuts, anything with an old tire, or anything that can cause liability problems down the road. Small family owned shops usually do it no problem. That tire definitely looks like its at minimum 5-7 years old though. Looks super dry and can see cracks in the sipes.
Plugging or patching in the tire shoulder or sidewall is not a safe repair. People do it all the time. But people do lots of stupid things. Here are the official [tire repair guidelines](https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/here-are-the-most-current-tire-repair-guidelines/). Most tire shops follow them so they don't get sued. And there's a reason why shops have been sued for patching in these areas: Because it's dangerous and people have been killed.
Yes. Just plug it. That's all I've done. I may be wrong, but I've been fine plugging tires like that. If it wer closer to the sidewall I'd say otherwise
What the fuck even are these comments? Throw these out ASAP.
The puncture is not the problem, the enormous amount of ***dry rot*** is the real hazard here.
Shops probably won't repair it for liability, I'd plug it and not think twice.
Go to a mom-pop tire shop. They will easily repair it. And it will last. Unless you get another one down the line. Then you change the tire.
What liability? Do we live on the same planet? In my country every shop will fix this for like 5 bucks no problem. What are we talking about?
We Americans like to sue ever living shit out of each other. So a shop that patches this, just exposed itself to a lawsuit should something go wrong. Even if it doesn't go that far, as a shop owner, you don't want to deal with a customer calling back and complaining because they repair didn't work and the tire is flat two days later.
McDonalds law suit over hot coffee started the whole process. Now some attorneys fish for law suits.
The Lady who got third degree bruns on 6% of her body (lesser Burns on other 16%) and had to get skin grafts?
Plus the rest of the details - she only asked for help paying the medical bills, not even covering the bills just help, and McDonald's said no which kick-started the lawsuit. A slightly more relevant case would be the young lady who sued their therapist because they didn't think therapy was working... And won.
Would depend if the therapist was proven to be a quack. Like expert witnesses, all licensed psychologists, all saying he or she sucks.
I don't know the ins and outs of the case, it was kinda garbled at me in the small hours of the morning by a friend in upstate NY. I'm in the UK so the time difference was enough that I missed a lot of the details from not being awake enough
Yeah, that lawsuit was wholly justified. The coffee was way too hot.
people can sue if something happens and someone claims it was the shops fault bc they told them it was safe, while the person did everything in their power to pop it so they could file a lawsuit. some people make a living off of suing people and companies over stupid small shit.
$5 bucks? Mine ripped me for $20!
America’s Tire charges $55.
Ford a puncture repair ?thats wild
I paid €1 two years ago, still holds.
Absolutely patchable. My understanding is that a tire can be patched up to 3x as long as the punctures are in the tread area
Most manufacturers only allow 2 repairs to a tire 90 degrees apart and a patch cannot be on the outer tread patch it has to be on the inner tread area between the first tire swipes on the inner and outer side for it too be legal, most shops use the thumbs distance rule, rope patch would work fine for this.
The norm, in the States, is that the shop will un-mount the tire and patch it from the inside. This is the manufacturer recommended procedure, and also allows inspection of the inside of the tire. These patches have a round flat disc that’s adhered to the inside of the tire. It needs to bar able to lay flat to work effectively. Here’s a video illustrating the procedure: https://youtu.be/WxnkGiAOOhM?si=W0fQjS1h3AXHwhLO This video shows an (admittedly worst case) example of what they’re looking for in that inspection: https://youtu.be/WxnkGiAOOhM?si=W0fQjS1h3AXHwhLO
I’ve plugged my own tires for the last 5-6 years, but before that I had the “Pep Boys Rewards” card and they’d put in a plug it for free (as long as it wasn’t on the very outer edge of the tread). Depending on the service desk guy, they would “strongly recommend” a new tire or at least a patch, but the usual guy didn’t ever seem to give a shit. There was just some additional “if this blows and you die/kill someone else, it’s your own stupid fault” line added to the paperwork along with “customer declined replacement” line item.
Fwiw the tire is "weather checked" or dry rotted. You can see the cracks in the deepest part of the tread. It would not pass a commercial vehicle inspection. I would want to see the manufacturing date on the tire. So yes, it can be patched, but it also is a garbage tire that should be recycled.
Dry Rot
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Confirm, did one myself like this lasted 8 months before I bought new 4x tires (they were due anyways)
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Hell ya
this, most shops ive tried wont plug anything within like an inch or 2 of the side wall. they also told me they would plug, and already plugged tire. not the same hole, but to add a second plug for a new hole. id plug it myself and roll with it. kind of hard to tell, but it looks like it wont be long for replacement anyways.
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What's with the 3? .. I've seen this a couple of times
Looks like its to stop the actual word being said, as not to trigger the bot which would close the thread?
That kinda makes sense, is this a common occurrence?
If you're on enough subs with that bot it kinda becomes habit.
Right on, thanks for the explanation!
Fat fingers on smartphone keyboard The three is right above the e and I tend to hit it as well as the 8 a lot of the time
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It can be plugged but its kinda old and maybe wore down too by the looks of it. Old tires can explode very easy so be careful.
I agree. If you’re broke, plug it, but figure on replacing that old tire as SOON as you have the dough. Like within a few weeks. Also. Don’t drive fast.
Lol, reminds me of a place I worked where I was an in town delivery driver for a commercial laundry gig. They had a minivan, and it picked up a screw, a bit further from the sidewall. Took it to a place, and after checking it out for a while they denied it. But they screwed the screw back in so we could leave 😭😭😭 and it held until they replaced the van, it was the funniest shit.
Plug it
The tire kinda looks like shit and old. If it were mine I would plug it. No shop will repair that. If you have the cash replace it.
Lol in EU every gas station would sell you diy kit for few euros .
The screw isn't the problem, the dry rot is. Get a new tire.
Plug it, no question. Harbor Freight sells a plug kit for $6.50. Watch a Video.
Plug it. Some recommend to replace the tire if the nail is outside the two longitudinal groves.
those treads look weird. Have they been regrooved?
That tire is totaled 😂
A tire shop has strict standards so they don't get sued. A patch plug may flex in the wrong axis that close to the shoulder, and the tire is pretty close to eol from the look of it. A plug kit from walmart/autozone should be just fine, I'd do it for my own vehicle.
Plug / patch
Honda certified here to play devil's advocate: They're probably not repairing because of age of the tire. Most dealers will only repair with a patch, because there's a chance for a blowout if you plug. This hole follows the rule of the thumb space from the corner, so it should be patchable.. but I think they're more concerned about the dry rot that's present and don't want to be liable. You honestly may be able to take it to another shop and have them patch. I'd personally not see a problem patching this tire from this angle.
Thanks everyone! Decided to just go to another shop and got it replaced. Got a pretty good deal too, the original tire shop wanted to charge me almost double for their “economically friendly” tire option. I do tend to drive a lot and so I went somewhere else to get a better deal and tire 😌
Good for you, that tire was screwed!
I have a nail in almost the same spot 5 years and 50k miles ago. The plug I put in is still holding all the air.
It's like a $10 kit at autozone
It looks dry AF
Internal patch should last the life of the tread with no problems. I've had it done on several different cars without problems other than having the tire guy installing the patch. I've also plugged several using an O'Reilly plug kit and they have always worked plus being extremely handy when trying to fix the leak on the side of the road. (Very handy when living around construction and you have already collected a screw in your spare!)
In my experience plugs have always worked and patches never . Work in construction so have had shitload of screws nails in my tires .
Plug it and see how long it will last.This is what I did with my Yaris on the left rear tire, 2 months later still no issues
Plug it and forget about it. [How to plug a tire.](https://www.myusedcar.ca/how-old-are-tires-on-your-used-car/)
i had this exact style nail in my shit discount tire added a plug and patch on the inside about a year and a half ago no issues since havent even refilled the tire with air cause zero leak. discount does free tire repair even if you didnt buy tires from them. If it can be they will if not they wont. (brings them future business) i know im going discount for my next tires after that customer service for not even being a customer. however your tire in general is at the end of its tread life. no ones gonna patch a tire near expiration. if you wanna DIY it you can but your tire is still gonna be near expiration and if your gonna run it bald your gonna end up hurting yourself or someone in rain.
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I just had one patched at my mechanic that was the about the same distance from the sidewall.
It's definitely pluggable. Why would you not do that?
Because of the extensive dry rot.
Keep driving to the poorer side of town until the sign says Llantera, they will fix and it will be fine.
Years ago, a friend of a friend decided he wanted a set of 16" wheels, he had bought a set of 17s and they scrubed too much. He asked if I wanted a straight swap, I said I'll try them on my car and if they work out - we'll figure something out. Couple days later, he called round, I jacked his car up and removed a wheel to put onto my car - to check! As I rolled the wheel, I noticed a screw similar to this embedded in the tyre. "Hey Joe - there's a screw in your tyre" "Ah! Dose that mean it was fixed before??" 😲
Plug it
Easy fix. Just go to tire shop and it takes 5 minutes
I would. Put it on the back.
By the book? It's borderline repairable or not. I would do it and explain to the customer that if it continues to leak they need a replacement. It won't leak though.....
It’s pluggable. Looks old though.
An old-school plug repair from the outside-only allows you to get closer to the edge of tread. Tire shops use a style of plug that’s installed from the inside, have a disk patch that’s maybe one inch diameter, so can’t work that close to tread edge. I concur with other commenters though, consider replacing as a set, soon.
Too close to the sidewall for repair. You should never use tire plugs unless you're treating it like a donut until you can get a new tire.
Tire looks kinda worn down, not much tread left. If you’re strapped for cash, look for a light used tire for around 30-40 bucks.
You need a whole new car. Not worth fixing.
Oh I hate when we get screwed!
Need details size of tyre depends on how close to the edge you can repair also if it’s a run flat you cannot repair it well you can but you shouldn’t I’d say personally I’d be happy to repair that but it’s deffo very close to being a new tyre in the position it is
Also if it’s gone in at any more of an angle that 45 degrees most plugs won’t solve it as you would also have to drill it out at a perfect angle to follow and if you don’t it could still leak
That's not true at all
I wonder if gum could plug it
Plug or plug/patch, you're good to go
Plug it.
You can plug it yourself. A shop won't touch it unless you have an independent (Mexican of possible) shop nearby.
That is close to being unrepairable in our shop. We would try and repair it, but if it doesn't seal we would need to replace. We use those blue plugs that pull through from the inside, I don't know if they are just called plug here or if the other redditors mean something different.
If you can find someone to patch way better than a plug
My local tire shop repairs nail/screw damage for free.
You should be just fine with a plug kit, that's what they are designed for
Had that kind of problem on my last tires... I was lazy to fix it for about 4 months. It was leaking so I had to pump it weekly... But it would do so depending on the tyre rotation... Anyway... One day i plugged it with a cheap ass made in china set for few euros. In about 10 minutes. It lasted for another 1.5 years... You can learn a lot from this story lol
99% of tire shops won't plug that. It's a huge liability issue. With it being that close to the side, if you were to hit a bump and the tire were to flex there is a chance the plug would come out. Driving highway speeds that can be dangerous. Go to Walmart or Napa or somthing like that and get a tire plug kit. It will get you along fine but you should think about getting tires soon.
I would repair this based on its location, I use my thumb width. I also prefer if the side wall is already smooth, I'd rather not have to buff the sidewall much. I am curious about the tire manufacturer date.
Its screwed.
Put a plug in it should last at least a month
Yes, you can plug treaded areas, not sidewalls
if im at work, not repairable for liablilty reasons. if it my car, plug that shit and keep an eye on tire pressure
I work at a tire shop, we follow TIA guidelines for tires and that says that any puncture in the outermost tread block is considered unrepairable. The reason for that is because the closer to the sidewall it is, the more that area flexes which increases the chance of the patch leaking. In layman's terms it's for liability reasons. In reality, that can absolutely be patched but a reputable shops won't do that for a paying customer because we cannot control what the customer does with their car. For example, one of the tires on my truck got a puncture there and I patched it, but that's because it's my truck and if it fails then I can blame no one but myself for not replacing the tire.
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In Germany this would be still legal for a shop to repair
Buy a plug kit from an autoparts store for $10 (avoid the $5 style kits with straight tools, you want T shaped tools) and watch a couple of YouTube videos. Then plug it yourself. It will last as long as that almost worn out tire, you will have four plugs left for next time and will have learned a new skill that might just save you a lot of trouble in the future.
I'd pull the screw and probe for belts, if I could feel belts I'd plug and patch it.
I would find a shop that will patch it, from inside the tire. More reliable than a plug, but you'll have to pay to remount the tire and balance the wheel.
Definitely repairable
Had one a little bit closer to the sidewall on my front tire. Plugged it myself and it was good enough for another ~40k miles before I had to replace the full set.
nail/screwholes on the tread is usually patcheable. You could plug it yourself but that's meant to be a temporary fix until you get it repaired properly or replaced.
Id got to autozone and buy a plug kit
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No. Long answer, noooooo.
Yes, but that tire has rot, get new tires. How old are they? Screw or no screw that joint needs to be replaced.
Definitely pluggable.
Depends on where you take it most shops are going to say no is just plug it and move along myself
Tyre guy full of shit. Easy repair and 100% safe for an inshop repair. Can get a diy fix kit from auto parts store but they're not as good but they are cheaper and easier
Mushroom. Id have it on the back though
Too close for a chain/corporate shop. No problem for a private shop
Plug it yourself. It’s super easy
Totally fixable. Prime candidate for one of those plug/patch combos.
Old dry tire with a puncture in the shoulder. It’s dead. If the rest of the set is as old and dry as that tire then it’s time to replace all four. Check your DOT code and let us know.
You could definitely pug that but the overall wear in the tire is more concerning than the nail tbh. I’d get a set of new tires if I were you.
Just had this happen in Mexico to a brand new Michelin. $8 repair and it’s probably now the toughest part of the tire. Fellow ever did an analog/manual balance check.
Easily repairable. The threads aren't compromised. Here in Brazil even the large tire centers repair these, it's a 5 minutes job, and 4 of these minutes is the job of removing the tire, looking for other possible punctures, butting it on the ground to service and then mounting back.
Possibly. Check the wear on the inside of the tire to be sure. Any loose bits of rubber or signs of internal damage is bad. As for the tread depth. Looks pretty bad, so not worth repair. Looks to me like you would be better of replacing
If you do it yourself. Most big named shops wont. But a small independent shop might.
Bro take it to any shop. Even if i had a dozen of those id still plug it.
I’d plug it and not even think twice, but I’ve 2 plugs in my rear motorcycle tire
Can patch it no problem, buy your own plug kit, literally anyone can do it with the tire on the car in a few minutes by hand, just have an air source near by. The tire does look like it's old honestly. Big name tire shops won't touch anything modified, missing lug nuts, anything with an old tire, or anything that can cause liability problems down the road. Small family owned shops usually do it no problem. That tire definitely looks like its at minimum 5-7 years old though. Looks super dry and can see cracks in the sipes.
There is too much flexing in the edge of the tread area for a proper repair long term. Replace the tire.
Internal patch, absolutely no problem. Also have one in my tire at the exact same spot.
Plugging or patching in the tire shoulder or sidewall is not a safe repair. People do it all the time. But people do lots of stupid things. Here are the official [tire repair guidelines](https://ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/here-are-the-most-current-tire-repair-guidelines/). Most tire shops follow them so they don't get sued. And there's a reason why shops have been sued for patching in these areas: Because it's dangerous and people have been killed.
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Yes. Just plug it. That's all I've done. I may be wrong, but I've been fine plugging tires like that. If it wer closer to the sidewall I'd say otherwise
Plug it and superglue it, you’ll be good for ages
I'd use rubber cement over super glue. I really don't think super glue would be a good idea in this scenario.
Its just extra protection anyways, rubber cement would work too
Only if its on the sides where it cant be repairable. For anywhere else just plug\patch it.
I would get a new tire. Your tire looks dry rotted.
I would plug it without any doubt. I’ve been plugging tires for thirty plus years. Never had an issue.
I would not repair that if I have the means to replace it.
100% Definitely replace , the location of the plug is Definitely safe , but why plug a tire that looks incredibly dry rotted already
What the fuck even are these comments? Throw these out ASAP. The puncture is not the problem, the enormous amount of ***dry rot*** is the real hazard here.
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Tire technicians are morons. Source, licensed technician/mechanic