I got a surprise after I went to get my tires balanced and it wasn't good. A nail close to the sidewall. Firestone says they can't repair it and need to get a new one at $150. They took it out half way but didn't want to take a chance on it.

Here are pics:







What do you guys think?

 

Should check out that display tire at discount it pretty much tells you which zones of the tire can be fixed.

 

that's not salvageable, it's too close to the sidewall like they stated, you will need a new tire.

 

I say it's easily patchable. Have done plenty of tire plugs and patches, but then I do what others won't in life........

 

this, never knew, but thanks for the suggestion........

 

You can patch it but with that pressure on a wheel it's not worth the risk because a patch will blow out far more easily than any other part of the wheel

 

does it leak air?

 

Yep use to look at it during my long waits ! Lol

 

don't suggest driving on it :p

super high risk of a blowout

 

I would suggest getting the new tire, I'd rather be safe than sorry.