Yep, got a nail in my OEM Bridgestones and now I have a slow leak.

Has anyone had any luck patching or plugging there tires? I have no history with "low profile" tires and how that might react or feel with a patch and or plug. I have heard that tire installers will not plug tires anymore due to liability and safety issues. Will they put a patch on the inside and how reliable is that patch? I just need a band-aid for another 3-4 weeks until I order a new set of tires.
Any suggestions on what new set to buy? Anyone? Currently leaning towards a set of Kumhos. I am not sure what exact model I am going to pick.
Just looking for some opinions.

and yes I did a search for this but could not find anything good.

Yeah you can patch them for cheap with a "plug"or "patch"and it's good. only problem if you can call it that, is that they recommend you not take the tire up to it's full speed capacity.

On yours probably no faster than 180 km/hr for safety.

I've had a front tire patched and it's been good for ages.. no problems..

thanks for feedback ghostfoot......

you should always patch your tire its safer, but they need to dismount/remount the wheel cost like 15 bucks.

I've had good luck plugging holes in tires. I bought a kit for 10 bucks and have used it 3 times already. It has paid for itself.
The closer the hole is to the sidewall the more apt I would be to patch it.
The patch is always going to be a better way to care for a puncture but a plug should work just fine.

+1 for buying the plug kit.

For $10 bucks you'll be able to do your own repairs for a good long while, whereas the tire shop will charge you $6 to do it once.

A patch is a better repair, but seeing as how you're replacing the tires soon anyway....

<----Has plugged many high perf tires and has never had a problem.

Patching is the way to go - sometimes places like Discount tire don't even charge for the repair! (I didn't even buy my tires there and they fixed one for free!)

They did a patch for free?

Wow.

I can see them maybe doing a plug for free, It takes less than 2 minutes if you know what you're doing, but to do a patch they've got to dismount the tire. Got to take 15-20 mins.

+1 for buying the plug kit.

For $10 bucks you'll be able to do your own repairs for a good long while, whereas the tire shop will charge you $6 to do it once.

A patch is a better repair, but seeing as how you're replacing the tires soon anyway....

<----Has plugged many high perf tires and has never had a problem.

Wow $6??

I called a place before buying my plug kit and they wanted to charge me $30!!!!

Wow $6??

I called a place before buying my plug kit and they wanted to charge me $30!!!!
I found that tire guys picture.
http://www.cartrack.com.sg/Robber.jpg

If you buy tires locally they should offer free flat repair. My friends shop will not install plugs in a tire, patch is the only way to go.

+1 for not buying tires online.

I found that tire guys picture.
http://www.cartrack.com.sg/Robber.jpg

hahahahahaha

It actually looked more like this.
http://shopsandservices.sunrisemarketplace.com/Firestone_Tire___Service_Centers___Sunrise_Mall/Imgs/firestone-144_4429.jpg

I bought the Dyna-Plug kit to use on my everyday commuter car(s). It works great, and it is WAY easier to use than those cheap plug kits with the j-hook installation tool. Check out www.dynaplug.com.

I've always just patched mine, took it down to the local Goodyear and had it done for $20. I've done it on many tires as my work location tends to be prone to having nails lying around...not so bad in recent years though.

It is the better method but a method that one can not do themselves. Prices will vary from place to place so shop around or pick a place you trust. I just used Goodyear as I always drove right by it on my way to and from work.

I've never had an issue with longevity or limitation to speed. They've always lasted the life of the tire, and I've always own vehicles that were triple digit challenged.

Patch it.

Don't plug it!

Plugging it will change the speed rating. If you track your car or just drive hard a lot, then at least get a patch. You don't want a plug in your tire while driving hard, too risky! BUT. . . it's your life.

Just be safe.

They did a patch for free?

Wow.

I can see them maybe doing a plug for free, It takes less than 2 minutes if you know what you're doing, but to do a patch they've got to dismount the tire. Got to take 15-20 mins.

They did indeed - I was surprised as well!

do a patch plug, its the best thing besides replacing your tire. It is a patch with a small nub on it to fill the hole. Some guys trust them on their motorcycles.

do a patch plug, its the best thing besides replacing your tire. It is a patch with a small nub on it to fill the hole. Some guys trust them on their motorcycles.

Just had this done on my RE070 that I found a nail in yesterday.

I have a patch on my RE070. Been holdin up strong since I bought the car a year ago. Even took the tire to the track with no problem. Now the tire is down to 1-2mm and is off the car.

+1 for patching

Patching is the way to go - sometimes places like Discount tire don't even charge for the repair! (I didn't even buy my tires there and they fixed one for free!)

FYI:
I used to work at discount tire and yes they do free flat repairs. But trust me they are going to try to convince you that a new tire is better. Be carreful if your tires are getting worn. Some shady sales guys there will pull a fast one on you. They will dismont your tire from the wheel and if the tread looks a bit low they wont re-mount your tire to the wheel. They say its a safety liability and then they will try to sell you a tire or put your spare on. Make sure you tell them to check your tire out before they dismount.

I bought new tires last week,picked up a nail "clipper :lol: ",the next day,patch has held great,and I don't feal any abnormal vibrations or anything I should be worried about....