Can this be fix?

ska///235i · 07-30-2006, 05:48 PM

Can a tire repair shop fix this? or do I need a new tire?

aapriadi · 07-30-2006, 05:50 PM

take it to a tire shop, i think it can be fixed if i'm not wrong
hopefully u dont have to buy a new tire good luck

ska///235i · 08-01-2006, 01:57 PM

Wow...I went to Firestone to repair the tire and they wanted $70 cuz is a custom 18" wheel...WTF

I might just get a new tire...lol

ashecnc · 08-01-2006, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

Wow...I went to Firestone to repair the tire and they wanted $70 cuz is a custom 18" wheel...WTF

I might just get a new tire...lol

Insanity

txusa03 · 08-01-2006, 02:19 PM

yes, tire shop should be able to fix that. My guess is that the screw did not penetrate and puncture the tire. I hope that is a short screw. best of luck...

nmulax · 08-01-2006, 03:14 PM

similar thing happened to my dad's last car a few months prior to his lease end. I took it to a independent wheel/tire place and they were able to fix it for $25.
They popped the tire off the rim, took out the nail, put on a patch, squirted something flamable on the inside of the tire, and lit it to melt the rubber over the hole. Thing drove without issues for the remainder of the lease.

Pim · 08-01-2006, 04:10 PM

This can be easely fixed. Take it to a tirecenter they wil fix it for a reasonable price. Happend to me twice !

neuronpetkowski · 08-01-2006, 08:36 PM

definitely can be fixed.

ward · 08-01-2006, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

yes, tire shop should be able to fix that. My guess is that the screw did not penetrate and puncture the tire. I hope that is a short screw. best of luck...

Agreed, doesn't look like it even punctured the tire

Jason · 08-01-2006, 10:38 PM

Had same happen to my runflats about 6 months ago. Took it to a regular tire place, they pulled it out and plugged it. No problems since.

ZuerstBMW · 08-01-2006, 11:04 PM

Looks like it can be fixrd. Bmw fixed mine for 45.00 and havent had a problem since

bavarian19 · 08-01-2006, 11:22 PM

It can be plugged as long as it is not in the sidewall. I got a nail in my rear tire, and had it plugged. I have since put 1k miles on the car, and no problems since...

foofighter · 08-01-2006, 11:29 PM

not sure if america's tires still does it, but they fix flats for free. They do it the legit way too, dismount tire and patch from inside.

txusa03 · 08-02-2006, 08:26 AM

so whazup, ska did you get it fix and did the screw deep enuf to penetrate the tire?

voltron1011 · 08-02-2006, 03:23 PM

I had two nails in my back tire (damn new housing development) and I fixed it myself. Went to Twilight Zone (Autozone) and picked up the plug kit. Didn't even have to pull the rim off the car, just jacked the car up a bit. It was definitly harder to repair than a traditional tire, but it still seems to be holding after 3 weeks.

ska///235i · 08-02-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

so whazup, ska did you get it fix and did the screw deep enuf to penetrate the tire?

Got it fix @ Sullivan Tires for $25

while Firestone Tires wanted to charge me 1/2 hour of labor ($75) to fix a flat...Pssshhhh! I told the Tech that I'll rather buy a new tire

maybe next time I goto a Full Service gas station for a fill-up, they might charge me 10 minute labor

Brunotheboxer · 08-02-2006, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

while Firestone Tires wanted to charge me 1/2 hour of labor ($75) to fix a flat...Pssshhhh! I

screw them

longtran · 08-02-2006, 04:32 PM

*How to Use a Tire Plug Kit*
By: Uzi4u
05 February 2004

Flat tires are a fact of life. Tires are made of rubber and therefore can be punctured, there it little anyone can do to prevent this. We can however be prepared to face this eventuality. Everyone should have a spare tire, a can of “Fix-A-Flat” type emergency sealant and a tire plug kit in their vehicle, especially if it is your BOV. Using a plug kit one can easily make a basically permanent repair to their tire in the field.

If you happen to have a flat while away from your home and are not confident in being able to plug the tire you should install the spare tire and try plugging the flat once you return to the comfort of your home. Using a plug kit generally requires that you have access to compressed air in order to re-inflate your tire once it has been plugged; portable 12v compressors are handy for this. If you have sidewall damage then go straight to the spare and take the tire to a repair shop to be evaluated. The sidewall of a tire is much weaker than the tread and often times will not properly hold a plug. Only use the canned “Fix-A-Flat” type repair in an emergency when you cannot or do not feel safe trying another repair method, the material in the can is generally flammable and messy to remove.

The plug can be applied to the tire while it is mounted on the vehicle if you are able to reach the damaged area, stabilize the vehicle with your jack first since the tire will be loosing air pressure (this can be dangerous). I recommend you remove the tire for the repair, this will make the damage easier to get to and therefore more likely you will apply the plug correctly and it is safer.

Here is a simple plug kit I picked up for about eight bucks at the local auto parts store:

go here for more info on how to repair a flat.

http://www.alpharubicon.com/bovstuff/tirepluguzi.htm

ska///235i · 08-02-2006, 07:24 PM

hope I dont need it tho

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

*How to Use a Tire Plug Kit*
By: Uzi4u
05 February 2004

Flat tires are a fact of life. Tires are made of rubber and therefore can be punctured, there it little anyone can do to prevent this. We can however be prepared to face this eventuality. Everyone should have a spare tire, a can of “Fix-A-Flat” type emergency sealant and a tire plug kit in their vehicle, especially if it is your BOV. Using a plug kit one can easily make a basically permanent repair to their tire in the field.

If you happen to have a flat while away from your home and are not confident in being able to plug the tire you should install the spare tire and try plugging the flat once you return to the comfort of your home. Using a plug kit generally requires that you have access to compressed air in order to re-inflate your tire once it has been plugged; portable 12v compressors are handy for this. If you have sidewall damage then go straight to the spare and take the tire to a repair shop to be evaluated. The sidewall of a tire is much weaker than the tread and often times will not properly hold a plug. Only use the canned “Fix-A-Flat” type repair in an emergency when you cannot or do not feel safe trying another repair method, the material in the can is generally flammable and messy to remove.

The plug can be applied to the tire while it is mounted on the vehicle if you are able to reach the damaged area, stabilize the vehicle with your jack first since the tire will be loosing air pressure (this can be dangerous). I recommend you remove the tire for the repair, this will make the damage easier to get to and therefore more likely you will apply the plug correctly and it is safer.

Here is a simple plug kit I picked up for about eight bucks at the local auto parts store:

go here for more info on how to repair a flat.

http://www.alpharubicon.com/bovstuff/tirepluguzi.htm

longtran · 08-02-2006, 08:09 PM

i have dont this many times..i dont even remove the rim.. just find the screw, pull it out and plug that sucker up. drive to a gas station and fill it up wtih air.

larryn · 08-02-2006, 08:17 PM

howdy ska.. sorry to hear about the tire.. If you go to Town Fair tire, they fix and plug tires for free. I would not recommend the tire plug kit, because the best and most permanent patches are done from the inside.

One thing tho. Make sure you are there when they do the fix. I had a scratched rim that they didn't own up to once. If I had've been there, I would have seen them do it.

ska///235i · 08-02-2006, 08:33 PM

wahsup....
I found some scratch marks on the rim...oh well, lesson learned

Quote:

Originally Posted by lni

howdy ska.. sorry to hear about the tire.. If you go to Town Fair tire, they fix and plug tires for free. I would not recommend the tire plug kit, because the best and most permanent patches are done from the inside.

One thing tho. Make sure you are there when they do the fix. I had a scratched rim that they didn't own up to once. If I had've been there, I would have seen them do it.

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txusa03 Major General 603 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	yes, tire shop should be able to fix that. My guess is that the screw did not penetrate and puncture the tire. I hope that is a short screw. best of luck...
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bavarian19 General 558 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	It can be plugged as long as it is not in the sidewall. I got a nail in my rear tire, and had it plugged. I have since put 1k miles on the car, and no problems since...
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foofighter Captain 72 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2017 TRD Off Road 4r - 2018 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: The OC iTrader: (1)	not sure if america's tires still does it, but they fix flats for free. They do it the legit way too, dismount tire and patch from inside.
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txusa03 Major General 603 Rep 6,563 Posts Drives: TS330iPPSP6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (3)	so whazup, ska did you get it fix and did the screw deep enuf to penetrate the tire?
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voltron1011 Colonel 129 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	I had two nails in my back tire (damn new housing development) and I fixed it myself. Went to Twilight Zone (Autozone) and picked up the plug kit. Didn't even have to pull the rim off the car, just jacked the car up a bit. It was definitly harder to repair than a traditional tire, but it still seems to be holding after 3 weeks.
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longtran Lieutenant General 1497 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	How to Use a Tire Plug Kit By: Uzi4u 05 February 2004 Flat tires are a fact of life. Tires are made of rubber and therefore can be punctured, there it little anyone can do to prevent this. We can however be prepared to face this eventuality. Everyone should have a spare tire, a can of “Fix-A-Flat” type emergency sealant and a tire plug kit in their vehicle, especially if it is your BOV. Using a plug kit one can easily make a basically permanent repair to their tire in the field. If you happen to have a flat while away from your home and are not confident in being able to plug the tire you should install the spare tire and try plugging the flat once you return to the comfort of your home. Using a plug kit generally requires that you have access to compressed air in order to re-inflate your tire once it has been plugged; portable 12v compressors are handy for this. If you have sidewall damage then go straight to the spare and take the tire to a repair shop to be evaluated. The sidewall of a tire is much weaker than the tread and often times will not properly hold a plug. Only use the canned “Fix-A-Flat” type repair in an emergency when you cannot or do not feel safe trying another repair method, the material in the can is generally flammable and messy to remove. The plug can be applied to the tire while it is mounted on the vehicle if you are able to reach the damaged area, stabilize the vehicle with your jack first since the tire will be loosing air pressure (this can be dangerous). I recommend you remove the tire for the repair, this will make the damage easier to get to and therefore more likely you will apply the plug correctly and it is safer. Here is a simple plug kit I picked up for about eight bucks at the local auto parts store: go here for more info on how to repair a flat. http://www.alpharubicon.com/bovstuff/tirepluguzi.htm
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longtran Lieutenant General 1497 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i have dont this many times..i dont even remove the rim.. just find the screw, pull it out and plug that sucker up. drive to a gas station and fill it up wtih air.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2166 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	howdy ska.. sorry to hear about the tire.. If you go to Town Fair tire, they fix and plug tires for free. I would not recommend the tire plug kit, because the best and most permanent patches are done from the inside. One thing tho. Make sure you are there when they do the fix. I had a scratched rim that they didn't own up to once. If I had've been there, I would have seen them do it.
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