Screw in tire...repair or replace ?

[Merkava_4]

I've had tires patched and they've held up real good. They've come a long ways in tire patch technology. But the screw cannot be in the sidewall area or too close to the corner of the sidewall.

 

[JHZR2]

So its less than two months old, and a few thousand miles at most, and it got a screw?

Id personally replace it. If they are going to last 65k and a number of years, Id not be keen on a repair.

I might try to keep the old tire though as a spare for later in time...

 

[chainblu]

Originally Posted By: JHZR2

I might try to keep the old tire though as a spare for later in time...


I would too, but if it's being warrantied out, they probably won't give it to him.

 

[Vikas]

Would you replace it you had to pay $100 but the patch were safe and free? Would you replace it if new tire was free? Now tell us if you would replace it for $28. Answer should be obvious without needing any input from BITOG.