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Old 04-30-2010, 06:30 PM
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I found my car has shitty vibration on freeway.
strongly pull to one side on accel.
check my tire pressure, found out the rear had only 20 psi


Anyone can tell me if this is fixable?
Old 04-30-2010, 06:33 PM
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seems to me you have a nail in your tire, possible patch up?
Old 04-30-2010, 06:38 PM
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Time to get a new tire. That's not safe to repair.
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Find a mom and pop shop to do it................ Americas Tires and other big chains will say the following to get you to buy a tire....... "to close to the side wall... blah blah blah"


Trust me when I say any tires is repairable.......... Should be a $10 patch if you take the rim itself in


Make sure you see them put in a patch and not just a plug in there!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by FilthyAp2,Apr 30 2010, 06:39 PM
Trust me when I say any tires is repairable.......... Should be a $10 patch if you take the rim itself in
What's your qualifications to say that nail near the side wall is safe to patch and use?
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To the op. Your tire is at the wear bar, time to replace it anyway.
Old 04-30-2010, 06:52 PM
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I am worrying if it is too close to side wall.

I know I need to change tires.
but thinking to use the blad tire for the summer at least.
Old 04-30-2010, 06:54 PM
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Look, first if you were to plug or patch that close to the sidewall and the tire was to fail and cause severe damage to your car it would be YOUR FAULT!!! They do have sidewall patches but it is not safe for long. You can say blah! blah! blah! Being safe to enjoy your car you should always make sure the shoes on your ride should be in good condition. I would replace the tire.
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replace like everyone else said.

nail is too close to sidewall and your tires are worn down to the wear bars.
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ok, I will change it then.

If I change a better grip tire on the rear (Starspec rear , and Azenis in front) Would it be a big problem in raining day?


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