LionGS

This is actually related to the wife's Malibu. She had a nail in the tire today and the two places I brought it two would only put a plug in it, I could not get anyone to patch or plug/patch it. The hole was just inside the first tread of the tire and the tire was only driven about 3 block on low pressure. I want to get this tire replaced but she might have to drive it to work a day or two before I can. What do you guys think of this repair? Is it an okay fix for a few days? She puts about 30 miles of city driving on it each day.

bob guzzy

Plugs do work if they are put on right, she will be fine.

IDSRVIT

We had 57 miles on our 2007 Suburban when we picked up a 1/4" diameter bolt on the highway. I thought the tire was ruined but the service shop put in a plug and I just laughed thinking I'll see you tomorrow for a new tire and guess what......45,000 miles later, the tire is still doing great.

No difference in performance and it cost me like $12 to have it done.

I was so impressed that I bought a plug kit seeing how easy it was. My 2007 Dodge Caliber got a nail in it 2 years ago and I plugged it my self and it too is still going strong.

cclive

For a short time until it can be properly fixed, it is fine....BUT there is no major tire manufacturer that says that plugging a tire from the outside is a proper permanent repair. Many people don't believe the manufacturer or think it is a vast tire industry conspiracy...so we report, you decide.

NYC6

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...e-patched.html

wolfdogs

plug temp.

tire must be taken off rim and at inner line patch applied with a stem pulled through the injury through the tread.

do a search, we have beat this to death...........

trust me friend............ dont take a chance.

Mike's LS3

The reason for a plug/patch is to prevent moisture from entering the tires form either side causing damage to the steel belts. I keep a plug kit in my car and have used it knowing that the tires would be replaced within a few thousand miles. I plugged a nail hole myself and had no issues, but for long term I would have a plug/patch repair done by a reputable shop. Some shops will not repair a run flat tire.

AORoads

regardless of those who allegedly know better, I have to say your wife's life is worth more.

more than the cost of a new tire,

and surely more than a worthless plug.

jmo, but I would bet I'm not wrong....

therefore, keep her out of that car until it's repaired.

properly.

CQRT

Ken's word is golden on this topic . . . don't risk it.

LionGS

Thanks guys. As WD stated "plug temp". My only remaining question is that temp time okay for a day or two of city driving? I can't get a new tire on there till tomorrow evening the earliest and she NEEDS the car tomorrow to get to work.

Marc V.

You will be fine. Plugs will last quite a while, just not the proper repair in the long run.

deathcharge

I've plugged many tires and have put many hundreds of miles on plugged tires traveling on average of 80mph. While agreed it's not the proper repair I never had 1 fail me yet. Even have plugged sidewalls but far more cautious when you have sidewall integrity compromised. Also Definitely cause premature tire wear.

In regards to comparing a possible blowout to risking a person's life; I suppose anythings possible but just because a tire blows out doesn't automatically mean you lose total control and end up in a multi car pile up. I've had perfectly fine blemish free, non plugged tires blow out and it's not as uncontrollable as you may think.

So plug away!

AORoads

Trained, experienced, almost pro drivers, driving fast. No plugs,......your decision.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-the-wall.html

enough said.