Got a flat, had it plugged for now but thing is on the side wall? Anyone know what best option is ie if it can be repaired or need a new one . I attached pic of the plug...Thanks
IINM if you go to any of the major tire places, they will tell you that they won't repair a tire that was punctured on the sidewall (might be illegal).
Sidewall damage impacts stability of the whole tire. That should not be fixed. Tire should be replaced.
Go to a mechanic u trust I guess
...Replace that tire ASAP.
As a veteran Chaveirim member, I can tell you that we're taught not to plug tires with a hole in the side wall, since it can break very easily. If you hit a pothole or drive too fast your risk of blowout go up exponentially!
Do you know what caused it? Was there a puncture or is the tread separating?
I don't know what caused it, it looked like a cut (like someone sliced it) where the plug was placed. But not sure how it happened..
Even on border is shaky business. This is really unsafe as the plug is from the outside.
Patch unsafe as well right?So need to get a new or used one then
Go ask a tire place if a patch is better
A reputable tire place wouldn't even attempt to place a patch on a puncture in the wall. It's only those who are there for the buck more than for the customer.
I don't know what caused it, it looked like a cut (like someone sliced it) where the plug was placed. But not sure how it happened..Any recommendations where to go to get a new one?
