BiturboA6

The dealer didnt think they could patch the Z-rated tires. Is this true?

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kleinbus

Are you really going Z speeds? If yes then you should have money to buy new tire.

If not and stay below 120mph then patching is possible long as it is on thread and small nails. Time to visit real tire shop...

tgdA4

Also depends on how close the nails are to the sidewalls. If they are more towards the center of the tread, then you should just patch them. And yes, if youre going Z speeds, buy a new tire.

BiturboA6

they look like they are in middle of the tread and possibly not all the way in. i will have to find a good place. right now these are in the garage for the winter.

thanks,
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equ

I've had two nails in my porsche rears plugged with success. No leaks no issues and drove about 8000 miles/1 year on them until I replaced the tires. One was in the center of the tread, one was a bit close to the shoulder.

tgdA4

You should be able to patch them fine. I had a nail in the middle of one of my tires once...took it to a tire guy locally and he plugged it. Worked great, no leaks...drove it over 10k miles until I returned the car lease. Even drove triple digit speeds on it a few times

BiturboA6

Thanks I will ge it patched or plugged when I put them back on after the crappy winter here in nj.
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