| 02-24-2017, 05:46 PM | #2 |
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Personally, I would plug it. Of course, it depends how it is to the sidewall. That being said, I can't imagine that any screw picked up the tire would be on the sidewall rather than the tread itself.
On this forum, though, you will have more than a couple people say that shouldn't--or, more correctly, they wouldn't--plug a tire at all. I am definitely not in that camp. I have plugged many tires over the tires and never had a problem. Good luck!  |
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| 02-24-2017, 09:47 PM | #4 |
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I had an extremely small hole in the tread zone of a near new PSS rear and the repair shop recommended a patch. I reluctantly agreed as common practice seems to be a plug. It held fine, including a few track days for this beginner.
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| 02-28-2017, 09:02 AM | #5 |
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A quick question regarding this topic.
Would a patched/plugged tire affect the speed rating of the tire? In other words, would it be as safe as an un-patched tire at the same speed? Most people with these type of cars seem to do some sort of spirited driving. If you're increasing the risk of a blown tire by patching or plugging, I wouldn't do it. |
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| 02-28-2017, 12:09 PM | #6 |
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I've had 3-4 tires patched over the years in both my E92 M3 and my M4. Never had an issue. If I were tracking it, I'd probably get new tires....
I would never use a plug. |
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| 02-28-2017, 02:26 PM | #7 |
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I've had (on two separate occasions) two screws in my passenger-side rear tire. Both times I was able to limp home (not far and pretty slow loss of air, due to screw staying in tire -- don't try at home!) where I plugged the tire with one of those "tar string" kits. Then I called a fairly reputable place and scheduled an appointment for a real plug and patch to be installed from the inside of the tire. I don't think that I would track the car with the plug and patch, but it has been over a year since the first incident and a couple of months since the second, and I cannot tell any difference in performance or air retention between the tire that's been patched twice and the other tires just on the street.
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| 02-28-2017, 07:46 PM | #8 |
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I would patch before I would plug. The patch method usually costs more and is more labor intensive but better. I had to temporarily plug my rear tire on my E90 because the 275's on the rear were back ordered for months. It worked but I did not have a choice.
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| 03-03-2017, 11:38 PM | #9 |
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Had a small leak on a rear tire at 12k miles. Had it patched, at 19k miles now and only had to add air once due to cold temps.
Just get it patched for peace of mind.
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| 03-04-2017, 11:40 AM | #10 |
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Agree with others to have patch not plug performed. Generally speaking, speed rating decreases with plug or patch.
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| 03-05-2017, 04:41 PM | #12 |
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A single plug/patch will drop you one speed rating, which means you go from Y (186mph) to W (168mph).
I wouldn't sweat it much.  PS - A proper repair includes both a plug and a patch.
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