Plugs & patches

FiremanLU706 · 01-02-2012, 11:52 PM

I was looking a set of Michelin ZP tires (3 to be exact) & found out that the 1 rear 255/35/18 has been plugged & patched! They have 80% tread left so would you guys run that tire????

remmib · 01-03-2012, 01:08 PM

I've patched tires with no problems after.

NiVeDh · 01-03-2012, 01:16 PM

If patched properly, there should be no issues (especially on the ZP RFT).

anerbe · 01-03-2012, 03:21 PM

It's tough to make that call. If the tire has been driven with 0 pressure, there's a good chance the tire may have some damage within the sidewall. Unless the owner tells you specifically it's been run with 0 pressure, it's a gamble.

I would get the two unpatched tires, and purchase two new ones. I'd always be worried in the back of my mind if it's ok for me to run the car at higher/extended speeds.

Good luck!

pe90zzi · 01-03-2012, 03:31 PM

what he said^

but honestly ive had a tire patched and plugged both done on one tire at ccw, and to each his own, but at high speeds the tire was fine, at low the tire was fine, also depends on the quality of the work.

like he said its a gamble but i never had issues with mine

anerbe · 01-03-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pe90zzi

what he said^

but honestly ive had a tire patched and plugged both done on one tire at ccw, and to each his own, but at high speeds the tire was fine, at low the tire was fine, also depends on the quality of the work.

like he said its a gamble but i never had issues with mine

Patch/Plug is ok, as long as you know you didn't drive the car for the extended distance on real low/zero pressure.

However, the OP is buying a set of tires, and it's unknown how that tire was driven when it got a flat. Did the owner get to a repair station with a slow leak with no driving in zero pressure? Did the previous owner drive 100 miles on zero?

That's the risk.

FiremanLU706 · 01-03-2012, 05:48 PM

The tire didn't go flat, they found the small nail in the tread while taking it off the wheel at Discount Tire. That's when they decided to patch & plug it! There are 2- 225/40-18 & 1- 255/35/18 ZP ,90Y ( all 3 for $300)! I'm planning on different 18" wheels but wasn't sure if I wanted to run RFTs like I'm running now!

chromisdesigns · 01-03-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiremanLU706

The tire didn't go flat, they found the small nail in the tread while taking it off the wheel at Discount Tire. That's when they decided to patch & plug it! There are 2- 225/40-18 & 1- 255/35/18 ZP ,90Y ( all 3 for $300)! I'm planning on different 18" wheels but wasn't sure if I wanted to run RFTs like I'm running now!

I wouldn't do it unless the seller can show you the invoice proving what he claims. Otherwise, you are just taking his word that's what happened. You would still be trusting him that it wasn't driven with low pressure prior to that.

I'd pass, but it's up to you.

catch · 01-03-2012, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anerbe

It's tough to make that call. If the tire has been driven with 0 pressure, there's a good chance the tire may have some damage within the sidewall. Unless the owner tells you specifically it's been run with 0 pressure, it's a gamble.

I would get the two unpatched tires, and purchase two new ones. I'd always be worried in the back of my mind if it's ok for me to run the car at higher/extended speeds.

Good luck!

i agree completely

FiremanLU706 · 01-04-2012, 12:35 AM

Thanks for all the input guys!!!

01-02-2012, 11:52 PM	#1
FiremanLU706 Private First Class 5 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ky iTrader: (1)	Plugs & patches I was looking a set of Michelin ZP tires (3 to be exact) & found out that the 1 rear 255/35/18 has been plugged & patched! They have 80% tread left so would you guys run that tire????
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-03-2012, 01:08 PM	#2
remmib General 1584 Rep 29,215 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I've patched tires with no problems after. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-03-2012, 01:16 PM	#3
NiVeDh Major General 426 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	If patched properly, there should be no issues (especially on the ZP RFT).
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-03-2012, 03:21 PM	#4
anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 124 Rep 1,567 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	It's tough to make that call. If the tire has been driven with 0 pressure, there's a good chance the tire may have some damage within the sidewall. Unless the owner tells you specifically it's been run with 0 pressure, it's a gamble. I would get the two unpatched tires, and purchase two new ones. I'd always be worried in the back of my mind if it's ok for me to run the car at higher/extended speeds. Good luck!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-03-2012, 03:31 PM	#5
pe90zzi CuL SToRY BRaHH 63 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: a purple thing Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: at home iTrader: (0)	what he said^ but honestly ive had a tire patched and plugged both done on one tire at ccw, and to each his own, but at high speeds the tire was fine, at low the tire was fine, also depends on the quality of the work. like he said its a gamble but i never had issues with mine __________________ I own a car
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-03-2012, 05:48 PM	#7
FiremanLU706 Private First Class 5 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ky iTrader: (1)	The tire didn't go flat, they found the small nail in the tread while taking it off the wheel at Discount Tire. That's when they decided to patch & plug it! There are 2- 225/40-18 & 1- 255/35/18 ZP ,90Y ( all 3 for $300)! I'm planning on different 18" wheels but wasn't sure if I wanted to run RFTs like I'm running now!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-04-2012, 12:35 AM	#10
FiremanLU706 Private First Class 5 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ky iTrader: (1)	Thanks for all the input guys!!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote