View Full Version : Patchable???


LAS
08-05-2003, 04:17 AM
Probably not, but just wanted to check.

Btw, the tires are 235/45-17 Dunlops SP Sport 9090.
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Gary@Tirerack.com
08-05-2003, 04:22 AM

LAS
08-05-2003, 06:21 AM

CraigB
08-05-2003, 06:28 AM
It may also depend on the angle of entry; it looks like it's almost parallel to the sidewall.

LAS
08-05-2003, 07:12 AM
Is there a certain type of patch you used? I know walmart sells several types.

Gary@Tirerack.com
08-05-2003, 08:54 AM

CraigB
08-05-2003, 10:58 AM
...which could make it weaker. Take it to a tire shop so they can patch it properly, if it can be (as Gary said).

allroad'Ed now
08-05-2003, 02:01 PM

LAS
08-05-2003, 11:41 PM

Andy_FL
08-06-2003, 10:51 AM

KMHPaladin
08-06-2003, 09:04 PM
I had a similar hole, no nail that I could find just a small puncture. It was near the sidewall of my right front tire, maybe even a little closer than yours. I moved the wheel to the right rear after they patched it at my local gas station, and it's been about 2 weeks since with no problems. I have been kind of reluctant to throw the car around but everything I've read has said that if the patch holds initially, it will hold permanently and there's not really a risk of it going later. I hope that's true - can anyone confirm?