Is this repairable?

Maccros · 05-17-2017, 10:36 PM

When I took off my summer tires last year I found that one of my tires had a screw in it. I ended up being lazy and not getting it check right away and then forgot about it. Do you guys think this is able to be patched or will I need to replace the tire? I didn't even have these on the entire summer season so they are still pretty new with not a lot of mileage on them

Here's a picture of what it looks like it was way too big to post on here

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OP3NAIR · 05-17-2017, 10:54 PM

Probably not reparable because its too close to the sidewall. Generally anything in the outer treadblock is a no-go on repairs.

juld0zer · 05-18-2017, 07:16 AM

You might be lucky but take it to a tyre shop and try your luck. The other option is the rope seal type of repair and just keep an eye on the pressure.

Antetokounmpo · 05-18-2017, 08:23 AM

I've repaired something nearly identical to that with one of these... https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-.../dp/B000ET525K

Give it a shot, worst that'll happen is it won't work. I bet you can do it.

tcphoto · 05-18-2017, 08:45 AM

At least it's not in the sidewall which could not be fixed. I think a good tire guy can plug it with good results.

TomD335xicoupe · 05-18-2017, 09:36 AM

Is it flat? Just in the last two months pulled screws out of two different tires , neither punctured deep enough to have any effect

DaZuc · 05-21-2017, 10:17 PM

Yeah thats real close to sidewall, however maybe they can still patch it..

Best bet is to bring to a tire shop have them take a look

racermp · 05-23-2017, 09:44 AM

have it patched from the inside, i've had alot of them done. so sick of new construction in my area and nails all over!

Antetokounmpo · 05-23-2017, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Harambe

I've repaired something nearly identical to that with one of these... https://www.amazon.com/Slime-1034-T-.../dp/B000ET525K

Give it a shot, worst that'll happen is it won't work. I bet you can do it.

This.

Plug it yourself first. If it doesn't hold (which it should, just fine) you can consider other options (patch + plug, new/used replacement, etc.)

lordbmw · 05-24-2017, 10:33 AM

I've had tires repaired that looked like that.

05-17-2017, 10:36 PM	#1
Maccros Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Is this repairable? When I took off my summer tires last year I found that one of my tires had a screw in it. I ended up being lazy and not getting it check right away and then forgot about it. Do you guys think this is able to be patched or will I need to replace the tire? I didn't even have these on the entire summer season so they are still pretty new with not a lot of mileage on them Here's a picture of what it looks like it was way too big to post on here View post on imgur.com
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05-17-2017, 10:54 PM	#2
OP3NAIR Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 210 Posts Drives: '11 335i e93, '03 325xiT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Probably not reparable because its too close to the sidewall. Generally anything in the outer treadblock is a no-go on repairs.
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juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	You might be lucky but take it to a tyre shop and try your luck. The other option is the rope seal type of repair and just keep an eye on the pressure.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 4213 Rep 3,256 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	At least it's not in the sidewall which could not be fixed. I think a good tire guy can plug it with good results.
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TomD335xicoupe First Lieutenant 319 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 08 335XI me ,19 x3 M40 wife Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1)	Is it flat? Just in the last two months pulled screws out of two different tires , neither punctured deep enough to have any effect __________________
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DaZuc Captain 206 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 335i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 BMW 335i xDrive [10.00]	Yeah thats real close to sidewall, however maybe they can still patch it.. Best bet is to bring to a tire shop have them take a look
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05-23-2017, 09:44 AM	#8
racermp Major 192 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 330i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	have it patched from the inside, i've had alot of them done. so sick of new construction in my area and nails all over!
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05-24-2017, 10:33 AM	#10
lordbmw Captain 288 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Coupe (AT) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	I've had tires repaired that looked like that.
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