Is this tire repairable?

[thatSIguy]

I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to tire repair. So I am asking you guys if this type of puncture is usually repairable.

 

[KennyGS]

Looks like it's in the sidewall, which is a big no.

 

[thatSIguy]

that's what I thought. Damn. There goes my money for the HR springs.

 

[KennyGS]

You can bring it to a mechanic and see what they say. They may decide it's repairable.

I've always considered a sidewall puncture as the kiss of death for a tire.

 

[thatSIguy]

That's what I've always heard, I've been lucky. This is my first time dealing with a puncture.

 

[Pauly99to17]

I had one repaired in the side like that. Maybe the nail was 1/4 of an inch higher, but a tire shop plugged it no problem. I would take a picture for ya, but I sold those tires with my old rims. I would take that in and have it plugged. Costs very little.

 

[njhustler]

That sucks. Like Kenny gs said , usually sidewall punctures mean new tire. Try what Pauly said , you never know.

 

[Pauly99to17]

IDK, but looking at this diagram it seems to be in the repairable area no?

 

[Pauly99to17]

This image is saying no.

 

[Pauly99to17]

After doing some more reading it seems that doing a side wall repair can be hazardous....especially if you drive you car hard in turns etc. One guy remarked that he lost tire pressure and had a gaping hole shortly after having it plugged. Yet other drivers have said that they have plugged the side wall and had no issues at all. This seems to be a bit of a gamble......with your safety on the line. Conclusion: Buy a new tire.

 

[CivicCanuck]

Don't repair the shoulder or sidewall on the tire... 'tis junk unfortunately.

 

[the insider]

definitely no

 

[thatSIguy]

After doing some more reading it seems that doing a side wall repair can be hazardous....especially if you drive you car hard in turns etc. One guy remarked that he lost tire pressure and had a gaping hole shortly after having it plugged. Yet other drivers have said that they have plugged the side wall and had no issues at all. This seems to be a bit of a gamble......with your safety on the line. Conclusion: Buy a new tire.

Thats what im thinking. What are you guys running? And how do you like them?

 

[the insider]

Thats what im thinking. What are you guys running? And how do you like them?

try to match it up - ideally same brand, tread pattern, load and speed rating as the other tire on the same axle : minimum - same load and speed rating. Otherwise you are buying two or four tires

 

[Pauly99to17]

Thats what im thinking. What are you guys running? And how do you like them?

I sold my cheap Firestones that my car came with. Can't remember what kind I have now....they came with the rims that I wanted and bought used. They seems to grip the raod really well though.

There are lots of threads about tires here though....I'm no expert that's for sure. I like cool looking tires with a good name.

 

[andre12dbsi]

I sold my cheap Firestones that my car came with. Can't remember what kind I have now....they came with the rims that I wanted and bought used. They seems to grip the raod really well though.

There are lots of threads about tires here though....I'm no expert that's for sure. I like cool looking tires with a good name.

Pauly, yours are the General G-Max AS03. I had a look when I babysat them.

 

[Monk]

I'd stay with what you have(buying a new tyre) until you're ready to buy 4 new ones. As the insider posted.

 

[andre12dbsi]

We had to buy one new tire for our 2009 Civic about a month ago. Luckily there was only about 5K on them so one new one of the same make and model of tire was easy enough to find. That's what I would suggest to do as well. No sense in taking a chance with your tire.

 

[thatSIguy]

I am buying a set for the rear on Monday, just doing my homework on the tires though.

 

[Pauly99to17]

Pauly, yours are the General G-Max AS03. I had a look when I babysat them.

Well, shows you how much I pay attention to those tires.
I guess I have been more focused on the rims.
When I buy new tires I will probably buy Falkens cause it sounds good.