Nail in my back right tire.

UltimateDrive3487 · 07-14-2013, 07:34 PM

I just noticed there was a nail in my back right tire. The tire seems to currently holding air. What should I do?

vinniechin · 07-14-2013, 08:08 PM

If tire and location allow for a patch, you can do that but I believe you lose a speed rating on the tire when you patch.

If its too close to the sidewall you will need a new tire.

vinniechin · 07-14-2013, 08:09 PM

I wouldn't plug it...but that's just me.

aussiem3 · 07-14-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UltimateDrive3487

I just noticed there was a nail in my back right tire. The tire seems to currently holding air. What should I do?

I am not responsible for any action you may take ... This is my personal experience. I had a nail on the front driver's side shoulder and the dealer refused to patch it. I got a sausage and patched it myself. I have done two track events and touchwood so far I haven't had any issues. For me it was a such a waste of a tire to replace. These are my DD tires and still using them.

I am not advising you to do this.

M3PO · 07-17-2013, 08:17 PM

I got a nail in mt PSS which only had a few hundred miles on it (grrrr). I had it patched and all is well.

mdosu · 07-17-2013, 09:14 PM

patch it

mdosu · 07-17-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiem3

I am not responsible for any action you may take ... This is my personal experience. I had a nail on the front driver's side shoulder and the dealer refused to patch it. I got a sausage and patched it myself. I have done two track events and touchwood so far I haven't had any issues. For me it was a such a waste of a tire to replace. These are my DD tires and still using them.

I am not advising you to do this.

that is brave. There's no problems patching tires, but doing track days on a patch is questionable.

Agreed, risky, don't do it. But absolute worth it to patch your street tires.

BMW Fanatic · 07-17-2013, 11:19 PM

How old is your car? If you or previous owner bought it new and you purchased a tire and rim warranty package you will be good for a free replacement.

aus · 07-17-2013, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiem3

I am not responsible for any action you may take ... This is my personal experience. I had a nail on the front driver's side shoulder and the dealer refused to patch it. I got a sausage and patched it myself. I have done two track events and touchwood so far I haven't had any issues. For me it was a such a waste of a tire to replace. These are my DD tires and still using them.

I am not advising you to do this.

You patched on the edge of the tire?
That's not recommended, but probably ok for street driving, but track driving??

Some say to patch and plug.

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immamac · 07-18-2013, 02:01 PM

This just happened to me.

Solution: buy a new tire.

M3PO · 07-18-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by immamac

This just happened to me.

Solution: buy a new tire.

If it's on the tread, that is a colossal waste of money.

M3 Esq · 07-18-2013, 10:17 PM

If the damage is in the tread and not the sidewall, there is nothing wrong with patching it. I've been patching tires for years and never had an issue.

GTMOT · 07-18-2013, 10:21 PM

Patch it and don't think twice.

**ben@tirerack** · 07-19-2013, 01:48 PM

If it is in the tread area, a patch on the inside and a plug in the hole will be a reliable long-term repair. A plug from the outside only should be regarded as a temporary repair. If it is on the sidewall, you need a new tire.

MasterP · 07-19-2013, 05:46 PM

New patches combine the plug:

I had an old style plug that held fine at first, and it leaked after a brief romp over 120mph.

But the Plug/Patch Combo has held just fine. I probably won't track on it. Seems like a high risk for how little it costs to replace a single tire.

KmndntKlink · 07-20-2013, 11:47 AM

I had a screw embedded in one of my rear tires. It was in the tread, and when I pulled it out it didn't go near deep enough to cause any sort of leak (kinda just flattened into the tread @ a shallow angle). You may want to see if this is the case for you. Otherwise ya I'd do what the other posters have said. Plug if in tread, sidewall=new tire.

In my case the tire was so bald that I just bought new ones anyway. No idea how long this screw was actually embedded in my tire lol, didn't cause any issues.

larryn · 07-20-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by KmndntKlink

No idea how long this screw was actually embedded in my tire lol, didn't cause any issues.

I see nu-THEENG, hear nu-THEENG!

KmndntKlink · 07-20-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

I see nu-THEENG, hear nu-THEENG!

yeeeeessss I love when people get it!

You sir, clearly appreciate the finer things in life

dailydriven03 · 07-20-2013, 12:16 PM

ran on tires that had a nail in them, didn't notice until I had to return the car for a lease return.

what they dont know wont hurt haha

jrAdiRon · 07-20-2013, 12:28 PM

Just FYI: go to a reputable shop if you're going to patch it. I had mine patched at a local Just-Tires shop and they left my LM rim side wall all scraped up, had to learn this the hard way.

1fastdoc · 07-20-2013, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jrAdiRon

Just FYI: go to a reputable shop if you're going to patch it. I had mine patched at a local Just-Tires shop and they left my LM rim side wall all scraped up, had to learn this the hard way.

I hate hearing stuff like this.

Could be worse: I brought mine in to have it patched this AM and Sears ruined the tire completely. Now I'm stuck waiting a couple days to get a replacement for both rears while my car sits out in the open at Discount Tire for little old ladies to ding at their leisure.

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UltimateDrive3487 Private 17 Rep 62 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Francisco, Ca iTrader: (0)	Nail in my back right tire. I just noticed there was a nail in my back right tire. The tire seems to currently holding air. What should I do?
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vinniechin Vinnie 9 Rep 174 Posts Drives: E93 Space Gray DCT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (1)	If tire and location allow for a patch, you can do that but I believe you lose a speed rating on the tire when you patch. If its too close to the sidewall you will need a new tire.
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vinniechin Vinnie 9 Rep 174 Posts Drives: E93 Space Gray DCT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (1)	I wouldn't plug it...but that's just me.
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M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	I got a nail in mt PSS which only had a few hundred miles on it (grrrr). I had it patched and all is well. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	patch it
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BMW Fanatic Banned 135 Rep 3,293 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (11)	How old is your car? If you or previous owner bought it new and you purchased a tire and rim warranty package you will be good for a free replacement.
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immamac Private 3 Rep 71 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	This just happened to me. Solution: buy a new tire.
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M3 Esq Automobilist 395 Rep 2,632 Posts Drives: E70 X5, 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (12)	If the damage is in the tread and not the sidewall, there is nothing wrong with patching it. I've been patching tires for years and never had an issue.
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GTMOT Enlisted Member 0 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2010 SSII Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: Atlanta, Georgia iTrader: (0)	Patch it and don't think twice.
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ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	If it is in the tread area, a patch on the inside and a plug in the hole will be a reliable long-term repair. A plug from the outside only should be regarded as a temporary repair. If it is on the sidewall, you need a new tire. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
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MasterP Colonel 721 Rep 2,342 Posts Drives: All the M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Where do you want me? iTrader: (8)	New patches combine the plug: I had an old style plug that held fine at first, and it leaked after a brief romp over 120mph. But the Plug/Patch Combo has held just fine. I probably won't track on it. Seems like a high risk for how little it costs to replace a single tire.
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07-20-2013, 11:47 AM	#16
KmndntKlink Lieutenant 21 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 m3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	I had a screw embedded in one of my rear tires. It was in the tread, and when I pulled it out it didn't go near deep enough to cause any sort of leak (kinda just flattened into the tread @ a shallow angle). You may want to see if this is the case for you. Otherwise ya I'd do what the other posters have said. Plug if in tread, sidewall=new tire. In my case the tire was so bald that I just bought new ones anyway. No idea how long this screw was actually embedded in my tire lol, didn't cause any issues. __________________ E92 ///M3 in Dakar Yellow, M-DCT, iDrive, 220M OEM rims, Active Autowerke Green filter, Turner Motorsport test pipes, BPM stage 2 tune, Stoptech ST-40 F+R in yellow.
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dailydriven03 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	ran on tires that had a nail in them, didn't notice until I had to return the car for a lease return. what they dont know wont hurt haha
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jrAdiRon DaStig 53 Rep 479 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Just FYI: go to a reputable shop if you're going to patch it. I had mine patched at a local Just-Tires shop and they left my LM rim side wall all scraped up, had to learn this the hard way.
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