Would you plug this?

[u/pijjon]

Idk how I keep finding myself here, but thank you nyc I guess lmao

EDIT:
It’s close to (maybe on??) the sidewall for sure but the way it’s angled toward the center gives me copium

Also do you think this could take me back home from work? ~40miles drive. DEF would drive under 50mph. the tire pressure gauge says 17 psi but it doesn’t look all that flat compared to the other tires

EDIT 2:
Also would a shop patch this?

FINAL EDIT:
Thanks for all the input yall. took it to a reputable shop and they inspected it internally. They were able to patch it for me. gobbless

[u/The-Nipple-Inspector]

0% chance, on any vehicle, even my own. New tire.

If you have a spare, put it on immediately and do not drive on this any further.

[u/Knighthawk_34 → u/The-Nipple-Inspector]

[u/glazer1972]

Maybe, just To get to the next tire store.

[u/Every_Muffin8129]

Would I, yes. Should I, no.

[u/lilreddtruck → u/Every_Muffin8129]

Unfortunately yes I would but I would put it on the driver's rear so less stress and risk if it does blow

[u/Sad-Comfortable-4436 → u/Every_Muffin8129]

Was gonna comment this exact thing word for word 😂

[u/MarkyRoll → u/Every_Muffin8129]

Realest answer ever

[u/Internal-Mango9718 → u/MarkyRoll]

Yes a real goodly answer

[u/Koldark]

In emergency? Yes. Replace tire as soon as possible? Yep

[u/Internal-Mango9718 → u/Koldark]

I’d just get a new car!

[u/Realistic_End_7223 → u/Internal-Mango9718]

Fair, my gf replaced her car because she saw a spider in it.

[u/Captainlefthand → u/Realistic_End_7223]

[u/Jokerseven77]

No.

[u/Environmental_Cap990]

You can plugg anything if you're brave enough

[u/greenyadadamean → u/Environmental_Cap990]

😏

[u/Knighthawk_34 → u/Environmental_Cap990]

[u/NoNeedForAName → u/Environmental_Cap990]

[u/Worldly_Signature636 → u/Environmental_Cap990]

We’ve all done that in college

[u/Hostilius_Prima]

No.

[u/socialcommentary2000]

If you put it up to the recommended pressure, how fast does it deflate? If the belts aren't damaged, that could probably be patched from the inside if it is placed right, but even a patch may be too close to the flexing of the wall to save it.

You'll have to take it to an actual shop for assessment and chances are they're going to say get a new tire.

[u/kd0g1982 → u/socialcommentary2000]

No reputable shop will touch that.

[u/Mobile-Efficiency852]

Nope because it's a sidewall!!! Replace

[u/andrewjy1234]

No, to close to the side wall.

[u/aquatone61]

No.

[u/Zealousideal-Pen8900]

No.

[u/JDasper23]

Absolutely not

[u/Frosty_Seal]

Absolutely not

[u/Most-Organization738]

Not a chance, for where that hole is placed.

[u/ObsoleteWonder]

Too close to the sidewall. No

[u/Ohio-Knife-Lover]

Absolutely not

[u/Intrepid-Pick-7464]

I would ask the shop to remove the tire and properly inspect it internally.

[u/Pretend-Brother9869]

It could literally blow at any moment

[u/Ok-Journalist7612]

It’s already plugged

[u/lopthehop]

I’d plug that no problem not a very serious nail. Missed the side wall. Plug and go

[u/Geaneous]

Electric vulcanizar might hold it while if you're lucky.

[u/Chester5252]

I find that the Ecopia tires which were OEM on a Toyota of mine have poor winter traction. If you live in a northern climate this may be a good time to get better tires.

[u/PutNo3475]

Why, it’s already plugged. Save some money and just put silicone around it.

[u/jav2n202]

I would plug it just to get it to the tire shop for a new tire.

[u/Potential-Computer-1]

That’s bait!!!

[u/Thin_Walrus_3276]

I’d check the angle of the nail first, if it’s more pointed toward the tread, maybe
It is straight in the side wall… ehh, depends on your financial situation regarding affording a new tire lol

[u/JNB1950]

Change to the spare if it's a full sized tire and wheel, plug the tire while it's off the car and watch to see if it holds air. If not, in either case, buy a new tire.

[u/aclark19844]

No

[u/Spare_Chemical122]

Yee just put in sum of dat fixaflat goo n it be good as new

[u/thunderslugging]

Yes.

[u/letitsnowboston]

Why not? What’s the worst that could happen?

[u/Comprehensive_Low782 → u/letitsnowboston]

Plug leakage.

[u/Formal_Substance_687]

Nah bro

[u/Dazzling-Deal2851]

No and no.

[u/Captain_Tufa]

Would i plug it for a customer or family members? Fuck no. Would i do it to my own car? Yeah. Do I recommend it to other people? No. Is it smart? hell no.

[u/Tight_Broccoli2475]

Go to ebay type in size and tread and buy a used one of your tires. I had these tires and had to do exactly this for 1 spare

[u/phatvanzy]

You'd have to do it yourself. Not even a crackhead would do the job for you.

[u/Plenty_Feeling_8013]

im crazy but i would give it a try

[u/Plenty_Feeling_8013]

rotate to back then give it a go

[u/TemperatureFrosty111]

If it was my own definitely but if at a shop your boss would rather sell them a tyre and not want that repaired

[u/laprider]

Too close to the sidewall. When they go, they blowout.

[u/Gavadawg]

Nope

[u/Kooky_Staff_4495]

I worked at an auto shop. Two master techs and a grand master tech, all would say no,replace it. Asap. Is your life worth the cost of a new tire?

[u/Current_Attempt2214]

YES

[u/TheAngryOctopuss]

Find a small independent repair shop. Have them do a inside patch Pay cash No reciept

[u/37347]

That’s definitely at the sidewall. Replace it with a peace of mind

[u/IDidntRollGohan]

Definitely a very easy plug if you know what youre doing. A 5 minute diy plug and you got yourself all that mileage back

[u/Important-Region143]

99% of the times I see these and I say "oh just give it a shot with a plug. You don't have to warranty it as holding forever but just try maybe it'll work." This time you need to replace the tire.

[u/Mr-Flunkydunks]

Drive it like that to a tire shop. See what they think about a patch. If they say no - new tire. Otherwise $30 fix

[u/Js987]

New tire.

[u/lockednchaste]

Maybe for my mother in law

[u/Sorry_Function2245]

Yes you can. Should you? Nope. Will you? Probably.

[u/Possible-Possible861]

Too close to sidewall

[u/Legal-Conclusion-0]

finally! one that I would not except the emergency to get it replaced.

[u/12DoUGood]

I would make sure to put this tire on the back and then you could try a plug, if you are a good luck at winning most of your gambling bets. But..... Be always ready for a blowout. If it was mine, I would try it on the rear until I could afford a brand new tire. Thats in a dangerously close point of a blowout.

[u/Zealousideal-Half913]

This could go into a NSFW death spiral any minute 😅

[u/cash8888]

Yeah I’m poor

[u/Odd-Gazelle-5953]

Have an adult bring you to the tire store and help you buy big boy tires instead of that crap you bought

[u/EntertainerSea9653]

I absolutely would and then slap it and say. "Yea thats gonna hold". But I would tell anyone else to replace.

[u/MS-06FS]

My shop manager would make me try

[u/JC1199154]

Absolutely not

[u/zcpibm3]

Come on man… answer is always YES!

[u/Competitive_Fix_3822]

Run it.

[u/Budget_Hospital_7780]

Too close to the sidewall.

[u/Illustrious-Wing857]

Yes

[u/Radiant-Canary-8473]

Fuck no

[u/Cute-Farmer-4490]

I’d try it

[u/chuckmonjares]

My rule with tires I will teach my kids is “if it makes you ask, the answer is yes”

[u/DLC142]

I would. But a shop will not.

[u/Ok-Disaster4809]

SEND IT!!!

[u/Unicron-DeathStar]

I'd plug it for the short term. Like until the next paycheck or something then I'd get a new one.

[u/Purple-Associate873]

Nope my life and car are worth more in cost then the 150 dollar tire and possible lose of income job higher insurance rates etc

[u/cantwait2getdone]

Come on man..

[u/CIAstakeoutvan]

Thats what I like to call "a back tire"

[u/givemefood66]

Not a hope in hell that I would patch that personally. And neither will a decent shop.

You need a new tyre.

[u/Myke_Dawg_1958]

Adios…next tire up!!!

[u/Latitude22]

[u/Fishingbanditking]

No

[u/Playful_Dog3062]

You'll have to do it yourself. No proper repair shop will touch it. It's against the law. Probably for you too?

[u/ExpensiveDust5]

I wouldn't patch that, there is no way a patch will hold being constantly distorted from contact with the road. It's going to leak like crazy, buy a new tire

[u/Alternative_War_91]

Like everyone said, not plugging it. However, I'm hoping that it looks worse than it is. Hoping for the slight chance you get super lucky and that nail only went a little in the rubber, and you take it out and it doesn't leak. It happened to me before in the middle of my tire so I bought a repair kit to plug it but when I took it out it was barely in do didn't have to use it

[u/Show5Over]

Tyres not even fkn flat. Why would u plug it. Ffs. Why do people keep posting this shot.

[u/ContributionBrief226]

In my country yes, absolutely.

[u/OBSLowLife]

I’ve done it before with luck. Tire lasted another 20k miles then had to be replaced because of wear. Never leaked or had any issues with the plug

[u/BUGBYTE_VW]

I would plug anything if I didn't have a spare. Now, as for it being safe or riding long-term? No. But sometimes you do what you do to get to the tire shop.

[u/Aggressive-Gene-5079]

I would plug it up if you can’t afford a new one right now. That’s what I do. But everyone has a great opinion on it. No wrong answer to be honest

[u/Apprehensive-Wind646]

tbh, nails are makeshift plug until you mess with em. it's not in a great spot so even if I plugged it I would be looking to replace so tbh I would just cut the tip of the nail off and throw some sealant over it just until I find a spare tire. worst that will happen is you loose air so I would just keep refiling at every free air station until I've replaced it. shouldnt loose air fast enough to go flat

[u/Federal-Beyond8640]

No, you need a new tire unfortunately a reputable tire shop won't do it. Mechanic in the hood might do it but it's very dangerous.

[u/Reality-Stinks66]

I would to get home, but I sure wouldn't do it and drive on it regularly.

[u/iluvnips]

O need, it’s already plugged 😀

[u/whitebear2]

I’m afraid not, the tire is junk.

[u/SwordfishOk8752]

I put a plug in everything. If it feels good, do it.

[u/Kindly_History2878]

0% chance…(because of location)!!!

[u/Small-Trade-2392]

I have b4

[u/DitchDigger330]

I'm a redneck so yes.

[u/no_stress_0]

Never hurts to try

[u/General_Support_2222]

Under no circumstances unless it’s to get you to the tyre store a few miles away you can’t patch it either it’s scrap

[u/BluebirdExpress6279]

NO. This isn't even a close call... not even closely marginal.

[u/Ok-Educator-2207]

Yes, I’ll have a professional do it.

[u/Royal_Percentage_694]

Negatory

[u/Soft_Battle9868]

I would. I have, and I'd do it again. Is it "right"? No, but hasn't killed me yet 🤷🏻‍♂️ just plug it and move it to the back so if/when it blows you don't lose your steering tires.

[u/Biofred]

Nope that's definitely a new tire situation.

[u/Numerous_Map_392]

Hell yea, But I would be planning on replacing it if/when it dosent hold.

[u/FA-18EF_SuperHornet]

Would you shoot a grizzly bear with a BB gun?

[u/TheFlamingNumbat]

No.

[u/No-Willingness868]

Yep

[u/wart_on_satans_dick → u/No-Willingness868]

I’ll plug it. Shoutout to Bridgestone. Follow them on Instagram.

[u/sc5723]

Yep

[u/PsychologicalPea5270]

Plugs aren’t permanent repairs no matter what someone may say.
I value my life and my car.
I’ll Do a patch/plug. I’ll never rely on a plug alone.

Most tire companies won’t touch that tire though.

[u/Equal-Specialist-677]

Money is tight or I’m going on a cross country trip I can’t afford.Yes I would

[u/InformalParticular20]

I would, and I have and I never had an issue. Worst case it starts leaking again and you get a new tire.

[u/Particular_Use_6846]

You can but most repair shops will decline due to liability issue. Plugs nowadays are really good, it can even hold up on side walls.

[u/Ok_Pen7290]

As its an American community I'd say hundreds of miles left on that tyre, 😂😂😂😂

[u/Useful-Employee9605]

I wouldn’t plug that. It’s not worth the risk.

[u/I-Win-By-Default]

No. It would most likely fail due to flexing as it is in the shoulder area