Screw in PS2

ILLCOMM · 11-29-2010, 11:19 PM

I've been fortunate not to have any tire punctures for a long time so I don't know what's possible or stupid when fixing them. My left rear "acquired" a screw recently. Can I save the $600+ to replace both rear tires by plugging the one with the screw in it? Or is that unsafe?

Thanks .

Paddy · 11-29-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLCOMM

I've been fortunate not to have any tire punctures for a long time so I don't know what's possible or stupid when fixing them. My left rear "acquired" a screw recently. Can I save the $600+ to replace both rear tires by plugging the one with the screw in it? Or is that unsafe?

Thanks .

As long as the screw isn't too close to the sidewall you should be good. Also ask for plug AND a patch on the repair.
You lose the tire speed rating after a fix, not recommended for track use but good enough for daily driving.

Darkduke · 11-30-2010, 12:18 AM

Tire "plugs" that are done from the inside of the tire make it "like-new" as long as it is in the tread area, according to my local tire guy. That said, when I had a puncture in one of the rear tires, I replaced it, but had the offending tire repaired as a "temporary" spare, should the unfortunate experience be repeated...

cmk227 · 11-30-2010, 01:34 AM

ON my last M, I had the tire get a nice puncture... Took it in and they refuse to fix it wanted me to spend $600 plus on two new tires since I had about 6,000 miles on them and it would look ackward... I was with my father that day and he said fuck it... We went to auto zone and spend $6 bucks, plug the hole. Put air on it... I got another 25,000 miles before I need to replace it... Try this first . Just my two cents.

AlterZgo · 11-30-2010, 02:04 AM

^ I second this idea. I used a plug kit from autozone on one of my tires on my last car and it lasted a LONG time without leaking... well through when the tires were bald.

_Jono_ · 11-30-2010, 07:18 AM

tire shop can patch it in the inside

CSanto · 11-30-2010, 09:30 AM

I had a bolt in mine...yes a bolt. Go to a reputable shop, they will know what to do.

My shop put a huge patch on the inside of the tire and its like new.

Kyoshi71 · 11-30-2010, 09:51 AM

Dont confuse a plug with a patch. A plug is a treated piece of rope/shit that is threaded through the tire from the outside. A patch is vulcanized to the rubber from the inside and provided its away from the sidewall, will be as good as new. However, hopefully, the screw didnt go all the way through.

New_m3 · 11-30-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyoshi71

Dont confuse a plug with a patch. A plug is a treated piece of rope/shit that is threaded through the tire from the outside. A patch is vulcanized to the rubber from the inside and provided its away from the sidewall, will be as good as new. However, hopefully, the screw didnt go all the way through.

Yes exactly. I've had three punctures with this car and i've had each one patched no problem. But I would never use a plug.

ILLCOMM · 11-30-2010, 12:30 PM

Thanks!

If I get the patch done, does the tire still lose the speed rating?

Kyoshi71 · 11-30-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLCOMM

Thanks!

If I get the patch done, does the tire still lose the speed rating?

The "tire" people will say yes (obviously to get a sale out of you), but it's BS. The tire will be as good as new

derric · 12-07-2010, 11:51 PM

damn I think I got scammed then, I purchased the tire insurance from BMW they said the contis were run flat and nails could not be patched..

OMID INC · 12-08-2010, 12:15 AM

ive had to plug a tire several times.. none were near the sidewall though. drove fine and was safe.

11-29-2010, 11:19 PM	#1
ILLCOMM Second Lieutenant Drives: GT2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 220 iTrader: (1)	Screw in PS2 I've been fortunate not to have any tire punctures for a long time so I don't know what's possible or stupid when fixing them. My left rear "acquired" a screw recently. Can I save the $600+ to replace both rear tires by plugging the one with the screw in it? Or is that unsafe? Thanks .
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11-30-2010, 01:34 AM	#4
cmk227 Major Drives: 2011 E92 JZB Coupe ED Oct 18th Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 1,235 iTrader: (2)	ON my last M, I had the tire get a nice puncture... Took it in and they refuse to fix it wanted me to spend $600 plus on two new tires since I had about 6,000 miles on them and it would look ackward... I was with my father that day and he said fuck it... We went to auto zone and spend $6 bucks, plug the hole. Put air on it... I got another 25,000 miles before I need to replace it... Try this first . Just my two cents. __________________ 11 BMW M3 JZB ZCP 6MT 08 BMW X5 3.0si Space Grey (Wife's SAV) Previous M's: 02 BMW M3 Conv 6MT AC-Schnitzer & 02 BMW M3 Coupe 6MT

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Kyoshi71 Colonel Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,543 iTrader: (0)	Dont confuse a plug with a patch. A plug is a treated piece of rope/shit that is threaded through the tire from the outside. A patch is vulcanized to the rubber from the inside and provided its away from the sidewall, will be as good as new. However, hopefully, the screw didnt go all the way through. __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax

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11-30-2010, 12:18 AM	#3
Darkduke Private Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	Tire "plugs" that are done from the inside of the tire make it "like-new" as long as it is in the tread area, according to my local tire guy. That said, when I had a puncture in one of the rear tires, I replaced it, but had the offending tire repaired as a "temporary" spare, should the unfortunate experience be repeated...

11-30-2010, 02:04 AM	#5
AlterZgo First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 BMW 535i 6MT M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 357 iTrader: (0)	^ I second this idea. I used a plug kit from autozone on one of my tires on my last car and it lasted a LONG time without leaking... well through when the tires were bald.

11-30-2010, 07:18 AM	#6
_Jono_ Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 DCT, 2012 GTR, Speed3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 217 iTrader: (0)	tire shop can patch it in the inside

11-30-2010, 09:30 AM	#7
CSanto Major Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (1)	I had a bolt in mine...yes a bolt. Go to a reputable shop, they will know what to do. My shop put a huge patch on the inside of the tire and its like new.

11-30-2010, 12:30 PM	#10
ILLCOMM Second Lieutenant Drives: GT2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 220 iTrader: (1)	Thanks! If I get the patch done, does the tire still lose the speed rating?

12-07-2010, 11:51 PM	#12
derric Private First Class Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	damn I think I got scammed then, I purchased the tire insurance from BMW they said the contis were run flat and nails could not be patched..

12-08-2010, 12:15 AM	#13
OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,566 iTrader: (6)	ive had to plug a tire several times.. none were near the sidewall though. drove fine and was safe.