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So I was coming home from Qualcomm today for a church Easter sevice. I exit doing about 40-50mph and then I hear this ploppity sound from my rear tire. Nope, it wasn't a bubble, but it was a big screw!!! About as thick as a chopstick, and as long as your whole Honda key... It went into my tire 6/8 of the way because I have 205/40, so the rim was stopping it from going anymore. Now I'm on 3 Kumhos, and one Michelin (my spare tire) lease:

I doubt it could be patched, but I didn't want to buy a new tire until it was confirmed... I mean it went through my whole tread. So, Can it be patched guys???

Ok, so if I DO have to buy a new tire, do any of you know any good online shops? Kumho Ecsta 712 205/40/17

Tirerack.com = $86 for 2day shipping (I'll install, mount, balance myself at school)

Discounttire.com = $119 for mount, balance, lifetime warranty, road hazard, etc...

 
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if it's in the tread, then yes you can patch it. Just make sure the shop removes the tire from the rim and patches it from the inside. That's the best way to do it. Should cost about $10-$15 for the patch job.

 
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Alright that actually sounds good. I didn't think it could be done b/c it was a pretty thick screw... And theres a big hole in my tire right now... But I"ll bring it by Discount Tire tomorrow... Thanx for the quick response!

 
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It doesn't matter how big the hole is... when they do an internal patch, they replace the rubber that was removed because of the screw. They'll probably drill it out to make a clean edge so the patch sticks. Pretty much the only time they can't repair a tire is if the puncture is in the sidewall.

 
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Discount Tire will patch/plug it, I work there. Should be free if you bought the tires there and $10 if you didn't.

Peace

 
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You can repair most injuries that are done inside the steel belts, but there is a limit on size. The plug that is used to patch (at least at Discount Tire) is about as big around as maybe a pencil probably smaller, any injury that is larger than that can not be repaired. Also you can not repair anything that is outside of the steel belts, this includes the sholder not just the sidewall. Your injury sounds like it should be patchable, but in order to be sure take it to Discount Tire, they will tell you if they can (only after taking off the tire and inspecting it) also I would go for Discount Tire that $33 will easly be made up when you have another flat...have to rotate, and rebalance your tires.

 
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Alright I got it patched yesterday. I was on my way to look for the Discount Tire when I saw this tire shop on the corner of my neighborhood. Fast and to the point. $15 flat... Took about 10min. I prefer small shops over the bigger ones like Discount Tire. They treat you better, and very too the point.... Thanx guys!

 
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your welcome...

 
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well it depends on how far the hole is from the side wall. if its too close to the side wall u cant patch it cus theres not enough pressure to hold the patch there. if its pretty far away from the sidewall then patch it dont plug! have some place do it its better that way. make sure u watch them cus they will screw ur car if its lowered, has neons, or has a body kit on it.

 
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Cool. I hope they didn't use a farmer plug because those will let moisture in and seperate your belts.

 
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It didn't look like he plugged anything. It was a Mexican guy with a mullet and an old cool Black guy. All I saw him do was start painting the inside of my tire with some sticky stuff. Then before I knew it he was done. My tire is as good as new now.

 
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just went through the tire repair thing myself. damn 4" long deck screw through a new Parada. Ended up going to Discount Tire, because the first place I took it to wasn't equiped to remove a 35 series tire off an 18" rim. Discount said they did a patch/plug combination repair. Almost good as new.

On another note, since my flat was in the rear, and I have 215/35-18 size tires, I barely noticed the flat in the first place. Not sure how long I drove on it flat. Guess I better check into one of those electronic low pressure monitoring systems.

 
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hey how do you like those Kumho 205/40s? I'm thinking of either getting those are some 215/40s. What do you guys think? Will the 215s be too wide and rub at all?

 
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I like my 205/40's a lot. Grip a lot on 80mph+ bridges and turns, works rather well in the rain. 205/40 is just too think for these ghetto *** San Diego local roads. I think 215/40 would be fine for all drops. If anything, it may be a little too fat for a drop over 2". I plan on 215/40 or 205/45 my next set...