Repair or replace this tire

[odie]

The plug / patch is in same location as the picture at start of thread . It was a screw . Will get pictures of the patch / plug when I have the chance .

 

[FZ1]

The hole is right at 1/2 inch from the edge of the tread. I did go ahead and plug it. Would you run it or get a new tire?
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Repair and check the pressure more often.

 

[53' Stude]

The tires are 7/32 rear 9/32 front.
The picture does look more worn that it really is though. Maybe it's the angle I took the picture. But the tread is in pretty good shape.

Doesn’t matter. Where it’s at: unsafe, so replace the tire. If I plugged that tire I’d be unemployed

 

[odie]

This is same tire with the patch ( above ) . Looks like it may have caused uneven outer wear on both edges . Had to take it back to get no vibration . It has about 8/32s' left . Took pictures today .

 

[WishIhadatruck]

Not all places will patch it since it is in the outer treadblocks. I had one like that and didn't want to get new tires yet so I plugged it. I ran it for months before I got around to pulling the nail out and plugging it actually. The tires lasted until they were worn out. Mine were older than yours however so I only needed it to last another season. Now if it was my Suburban that hauls my camper and takes long road trips over many states during the summer, I'd get a good patch if someone would do it or I would replace it.

 

[odie]

The patch is pictured on page 1 . Thanks .

Oops , patch is here . The patch is here , https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/plug-patch-new-tire-or-keep.353420/. Having one of those days .

 

[odie]

This is same tire with the patch ( above ) . Looks like it may have caused uneven outer wear on both edges . Had to take it back to get no vibration . It has about 8/32s' left . Took pictures today .

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Oops ! Pictures of patched tire above is here , https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/plug-patch-new-tire-or-keep.353420/ .

 

[mattd]

TIA says replace any tire with a puncture outside each outer most tread groove.

 

[CapriRacer]

This is same tire with the patch ( above ) . Looks like it may have caused uneven outer wear on both edges . Had to take it back to get no vibration . It has about 8/32s' left . Took pictures today .

Those arrows are pointing at missing sipes - and the sipes are missing because they are at a mold split. Notice the flash line in the groove. That was done intentionally by the tire manufacturer.

You do NOT have wear issues!

 

[odie]

Those arrows are pointing at missing sipes - and the sipes are missing because they are at a mold split. Notice the flash line in the groove. That was done intentionally by the tire manufacturer.

You do NOT have wear issues!

 

[wolfox03SS]

Ditch and replace. Any tire shop with a conscience will *not* plug/or mushroom patch a leak that close to the sidewall. Generally if a puncture is in the groove or closer to the sidewall on any outside tread block; it's irreparable.

Can you do it in the driveway with a gluey-rope plug? Sure. Be it on your head.

 

[wemay]

Replace

 

[demarpaint]

I'd plug the tire.

 

[odie]

Wasn't aware of the mold split . Thanks

 

[vavavroom]

I would replace this tire.

 

[HangFire]

TIA says replace any tire with a puncture outside each outer most tread groove.

Yes, the TIA is very good at protecting the liability insurance of tire shops by providing simple, one-size-fits-all advice.

 

[mattd]

Yes, the TIA is very good at protecting the liability insurance of tire shops by providing simple, one-size-fits-all advice.

It’s a universal standard. And not a bad one. You can do what you want with your own vehicles.