DIY Repair Screw Hole In Tire Tread?

[jyl]

Has anyone DIY repaired a screw or nail hole in the tread of an auto tire?

I think its just a matter of removing the screw, roughing up the hole, applying glue, and inserting a plug - right?

One of our cars has said screw in the LF tire, these are snow tires that only get used part of the year, and my tire shop won’t repair the puncture as the tire is ten years old. I’m surprised I got so many years from the tires, but I’d like to get some more. There is adequate tread after all.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Honestly if the tires are 10 years old I would trash them. But that’s just me

[HobieMarty]

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

Honestly if the tires are 10 years old I would trash them. But that’s just me

Yep. I found out a few months ago that a tire shop won't touch a tire that is 10 years old or older.

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[WPOZZZ]

10 years? Trash 'em as you got good use out of them.

[fanaudical]

Youtube has several videos showing the technique. It's pretty much as you describe it. The problem is finding a quality plug kit.

I used to do this on my old truck tires (when I had zero money).

10 year old tires (even if they are studded snow tires) is pushing it for tire life.

[LWJ]

I seem to have cornered the market on road screws! I have had a ton of flats in the last few years.

I fix exactly like you ask. But, with one change. I use a drill mounted reamer. It really helps.

I think that screws have an affinity for old tires and did just buy a new set yesterday-after a screw embedded last week.

Try the drill method. It makes a tough job easier.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by jyl

Has anyone DIY repaired a screw or nail hole in the tread of an auto tire?

I think its just a matter of removing the screw, roughing up the hole, applying glue, and inserting a plug - right?

One of our cars has said screw in the LF tire, these are snow tires that only get used part of the year, and my tire shop won’t repair the puncture as the tire is ten years old. I’m surprised I got so many years from the tires, but I’d like to get some more. There is adequate tread after all.

Easy peazy, done it at least 20 times over the years. Have had them last years.

I've used this sort of thing.


But, one of our board members came on and said that where he works (IIRC) uses "Permacure II" plugs and they've had no problems or failures.

https://products.techtirerepairs.com/product-category/tire-repair-materials/tire-repair-kits/

[masraum]

Snow tires are supposed to be really, REALLY soft compound, right? And as tires age they get harder. So yeah, 10yo snow tires may not be the best snow tires any more.

[Rick Lee]

I have done this with great success many times, never once failed to hold pressure. In fact, I've done it three times in as many months on Mrs. Lee's car and the two dealer loaners we've had in that time. One was even totally in the sidewall and worked just fine. Fortunately, all these happened close enough to home that I could get home and do the plug.

[ErrorMargin]

Originally Posted by Rick Lee

I have done this with great success many times, never once failed to hold pressure. In fact, I've done it three times in as many months on Mrs. Lee's car and the two dealer loaners we've had in that time. One was even totally in the sidewall and worked just fine. Fortunately, all these happened close enough to home that I could get home and do the plug.

I keep the plug kits in all our cars alone with an inflator and other tools. I’ve done them in sidewalls, all over the tire…

In 30 years I’ve put at least 25 in my cars. I’ve seen these plugs last 30k miles.

I’ve never had one fail.

[jyl]

I’m going to do the plug thing.

I drove this car, screw and all, up to the mountain to ski 2X last week. On the bits that were snow/icy, the tires were ok. Not like new Blizzaks, but ok.

In the spring we’ll put the summer tires on and I’ll go looking for some spare wheels and see if there’s any deals on new snow tires.

[Gogar]

I've done the mushroom plug thing a number of times on my DD and I have all the confidence in it. Done it near the center of a moto tire and feel fine about that one too; but I'll watch it a little harder.

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by jyl

I’m going to do the plug thing.

I drove this car, screw and all, up to the mountain to ski 2X last week. On the bits that were snow/icy, the tires were ok. Not like new Blizzaks, but ok.

In the spring we’ll put the summer tires on and I’ll go looking for some spare wheels and see if there’s any deals on new snow tires.

Just be safe.

[berettafan]

Use that slime kit myself. Works great and it couldn’t be simpler. I’d almost call
that kit a necessity.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by LWJ

I fix exactly like you ask. But, with one change. I use a drill mounted reamer. It really helps.

Try the drill method. It makes a tough job easier.

+1

Also cut the worm holder off of the handle and put the stem in the drill and "jog" the drill and the worm walks right in. (no grunting)

[cabmandone]

I'm glad I know the guy who owns the local tire shop! I've never tried a push plug on a radial tire.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by masraum

I've used this sort of thing.

That's the kit I use, have had to use it a lot. Last summer had a hole so big (quarter inch lag screw) I had use two strips for the Cayenne.

[porsche tech]

I’m getting to where I struggle to push hard enough to get a regular plug into the tread. Found these easier.

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by porsche tech

I’m getting to where I struggle to push hard enough to get a regular plug into the tread. Found these easier.

PT do these come with " sealing goop " on them ? Or do you add some ? Interesting concept .

[porsche tech]

Just like the push in kind…you smear the glue on the plug. A lot easier to install for my old self!