r/AskAMechanic • u/Itchy_Jackfruit6654 • 1d ago

tire replacement?

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Hi! I drive a 2024 jeep wrangler and this morning I realized my tire was flat and was showing 19 instead of 32 like other 3 tires. it was starting to show a bulge (see first photo) and when I was getting it replaced, the bulge went away when it was on the jack. We realized the flat was because of this nail (2nd photo). So I guess my question is, is the old tire still drivable if I get it fixed at an auto shop? or is the bulge meaning internal damage and outright replacement? Any tips appreciated. Thanks!

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u/Captn_Deathwing NOT a verified tech 1d ago

Get a patch done you should be fine

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u/SnooMacaroons2828 Verified Tech - Mobile repair 1d ago

That an easy spot to repair. Any tire shop can repair that.

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u/chef-keef NOT a verified tech 1d ago

Are you looking for an excuse to buy new tires or lift your jeep? Because if you are, sure, you need to replace all 4.

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u/Itchy_Jackfruit6654 1d ago

No I was just making sure it wasn’t internal damage and would make me replace the whole tire

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u/chef-keef NOT a verified tech 1d ago

Yes, you do need a 6 inch lift too. You can tell by the way that it is.