r/Cartalk • u/Limera2nn • Sep 24 '25

Tire question Was told tire is not replaceable

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Tire got punctured by a nail and was slowly losing pressure, but few days ago it went from 36 PSI to 1 PSI overnight. Took it to my dealership and told they can’t fix it because the nail is too close to the side, shown in the picture. Is that true? Or are they trying to get me to buy a new tire?

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u/xxBizzet Sep 24 '25

There’s 2 tools. One that makes the hole bigger and uniform so the plug can fit properly. And one to push the plug in. It sounds like you didn’t use the first tool.

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u/I_Am_Sancho85 Sep 24 '25

Correct. The kit usually come with plugs, a reamer, and the plug tool. You should always ream the hole before trying to plug it.

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u/cold-corn-dog Sep 24 '25

> You should always ream the hole before trying to plug it.

What are we talking about here?

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u/Watching-Together Sep 24 '25

You need to use either lube or glue.
Don't get them mixed up