[proudstiowner]

don't know how but i got my rear right tire nailed. it's a big nail too. i was wondering if the tires are cover by warranties. will i be able to get a new tire or do i have to settle for a fix? prefer a new tire but guess i'll have to fix it myself if that's the case.

[Xman]

your tire warranty information is in the infomation package in your glove compartment with your owners manual. I don't know what's covered because I never read the tire warranty. ops:

[Meridock]

Unles syou got "road hazard" not protected...

[proudstiowner]

"road hazard"??? don't think i have it but i'll have to double check.

[jim]

I'm almost positive that it is not covered for the tires that came on the car. I think you would only have "road hazard" if you bought it from a store that offered that for an extra fee.

I had a nail in one of my RE070's, (at around 2k miles) and I got it plugged at a local firestone dealer. I've had bad experiences with plugs in the past, but this one has held up pretty well. Depending on how much wear you have on your tires, you want to be carefull about replacing just one tire. I read that the different tire diameter could be bad for the diffs.

[lfungus]

The tire is not under warranty. Warranty only covers manufacturing defects. If you patch and plug the tire it is safe.

[Web_Foot_STi]

Friendly local Firstone dealer patched a nail hole for free. He did try and sell me a lifetime alignment. For $105 it seamed like a good deal being able to get it set every 6,000 miles. 15,000 miles, a few hilclimbs, auto-X's and a 120 mph twice a lap at an un-timed drivers school and no problems.

[ValvetrainEngineer]

If it's not leaking, leave it and carry a cell phone I have a screw in my tire, and I'm betting the tires will wear out before it starts to leak. I read somewhere before you should never patch Z-rated tires, or else they lose their high speed rating. 'course I bet the same goes for leaving a nail or screw in them :roll:

[Peleg]

Looks like I just joined the "nail in the tire club".

I was washing the car yesterday and noticed I got a nail in my right rear tire.

The tires have 2500 miles on them and are in very good condition.


What do you think I should do??

[MKIVSupra]

I've had 2 nails plugged in my tires. I have about 15k miles on them and there is still a decent amount of tread left.

[ldivinag]

bring it to a good shop to plug up CORRECTLY!!!!!!!!

now if the nail is in the sidewall, they CANNOT do that legally...

[STIguy247]

If you purchased the extended powertrain warrenty from subaru they will fix or replace a tire up to 150 dollars. Limited warrenty does not cover it I believe. ....You can only plug a tire if it is about an inch from the side wall or on or between the 2 thread lines. A patch plug must have a good flat area to attach it self to ..if it is too close to the side wall when you make turns the tire flexes and could break the patch or even have the tire blow out. I work at a goodyear and thats what I go by....O and no more than 3 plugs or patches.

[donmei]

nail in the tread, plug it. You can get it done for $10 locally, or buy a kit for $6 at walmart.

I might leave a screw in. They tend to stay put better.

[rbsti]

i got a screw in the sidewall of the tire within a week after buying the car, i got it plugged and its been fine, though i have this ugly plug sticking out of my sidewall.

[MKIVSupra]

I would be very careful with a sidewall hole plugged. Don't do any track events with it. I am surprised a shop would even do it.