Screw near the edge of the tire . I understand that you may not be able to get a proper inside mushroom patch if its near the edge of the tread. Is this too near the edge?



It's a [new] Pirelli Snowsport 240, non run-flat. Luckily I heard the screw clicking on the pavement as I drove away this morning, stopped, found it, backed it out a bit, started hissing, so screwed it back in and drove home.

 

I'm guessing no.

 

Ouch! Thats a tough call if you ask me. I would definately have a highly reliable tire expert (if there is such a thing) look at the as soon as possible

 

actually repairable.... i've had bigger screw holes fixed on non-run-flats

 

. . . definitely worth a shot!

 

It's not the size of the screw that matters.........it's where the screw is at.......Les

 

Take it to a shop and have it checked and repaired if possible.
Let us know if it works out.

Are you loosing air? Now you have a DIY semi studded winter tire.

 

I had a nail in about the same spot. That was 2 years ago. It was a quick, 2 minute plug and it's been fine ever since. I went to a local tire shop. The Mini dealership wouldn't have anything to do with a flat. At any rate, the tires are almost worn out and the plug has not hurt a thing. Dave

 

I've plugged similar holes and similar positions with a do-it-yourself plug kit with no problems...

 

Same here....DIY may be the easiest option since most places will balk at
doing it that close to the side of the tread.

 

I just got a screw in my tire in about the same distance from the side wall as shown in Snapper's picture, but on the outside front. Three tire shops refused to plug it because it was too close to the sidewall and they consider it a liability. I finally found a mechanic to plug it. Fortunately, I have a road hazzard warranty so I'll get a free replacement. I drive the car aggresively, so I wouldn't take a chance on trusting a repair so close to the sidewall

 

You can plug it yourself as said above, but I highly doubt a tire shop will.

 

Just because one shop says no doesn't mean another shop will not say yes. Shop around, like get a second or third opinion. Lots of shops make good money by selling new tires for flats that "can't be repaired".

 

FWIW, here's a picture from the tire rack on what they recommend as repairable.

or not - can't get it to upload.

 

Hiya folks,

Thanks for all the comments/advice. Just wanted to get to back to you on my tire situation. Took my tire back to the place I bought it (they have lifetime flat repair) and they were able to repair it, with an inside mushroom patch. Luckily the screw was angled inward. From the sounds of it, the shop was most concerned if screw was angled toward the sidewall and might have damaged the sidewall from the inside.

I know most places would prefer me to have bought a brand new tire, but not these guys, they seem to really do what's right for the customer. A pleasant experience with a flat repair is what started me going to these guys for my replacement tires years ago... and they're going keep this customer. Town Tire Fair, if anyone is interested, covering a few states in southern New England... Highly recommended .

I do understand I am at a bit more risk with the repair at the shoulder of the tire, but I comfortable with that. Most of my driving is pretty local, and while it is spirited, it is on very tight technical twisty roads (ie, relatively slow speed), and of course, they're also only my winter tires. (GS-D3s on SSRs Comps for 3/4 of the year )

See repair at the dead center of the photo:

 

#1 Plug it..

 

Looks like that'll be fine.

. . . and, you get bonus style points for being soooo close to the EDGE!