Tire losing 1 psi a day

[PonyGrrrl]

I wouldn't trust driving my Mustang on a tire with a patch that close to the sidewall. I would rather spend $ on a new tire and have piece of mind. If I spend 40k on a car then I can afford to spend $300 on a new tire and not risk hitting a pothole and getting a blowout. I don't think the tire shop was trying to rip you off as it's illegal for them to patch anything within a certain distance of the sidewall. My Uncle is ASE certified and my cousin owned a shop for many years and they wouldn't repair a tire in that location either. They have always taught me to not take chances with tires because that's what keeps your car planted on the road especially with performance cars.


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[Varekai]

I wouldn't trust driving my Mustang on a tire with a patch that close to the sidewall. I would rather spend $ on a new tire and have piece of mind. If I spend 40k on a car then I can afford to spend $300 on a new tire and not risk hitting a pothole and getting a blowout. I don't think the tire shop was trying to rip you off as it's illegal for them to patch anything within a certain distance of the sidewall. My Uncle is ASE certified and my cousin owned a shop for many years and they wouldn't repair a tire in that location either. They have always taught me to not take chances with tires because that's what keeps your car planted on the road especially with performance cars.


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I didn't spend 40 tho I spend 31 ;)

 

[PonyGrrrl]

I didn't spend 40 tho I spend 31 ;)

Regardless, I wouldn't want to be driving next to you in the event that the tire fails. I could be wrong but the nail looks like it's only an inch or so from the sidewall and a spot that's not recommended by tire manufacturers to patch. I take it you don't have the tire and wheel warranty that would cover road debris and get you a free tire.


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[Varekai]

No, I got these tires off AM I didn't see an option to buy a warranty at checkout. And yes the screw was a bit more than an inch from the side. Hole is only 1/8 inch so even if the plug failed I highly doubt I would get a blowout, would be a rapid leak.

 

[PonyGrrrl]

No, I got these tires off AM I didn't see an option to buy a warranty at checkout. And yes the screw was a bit more than an inch from the side. Hole is only 1/8 inch so even if the plug failed I highly doubt I would get a blowout, would be a rapid leak.

I purchased the tire and wheel warranty when I bought the car and it covers any tires I put on the car. I just bought two tires from Tire Rack and they came with a warranty that covers road hazards and it was free. Check with AM, you might be covered.


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[Varekai]

I purchased the tire and wheel warranty when I bought the car and it covers any tires I put on the car. I just bought two tires from Tire Rack and they came with a warranty that covers road hazards and it was free. Check with AM, you might be covered.


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I will check into it, thanks.

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