fishbust

Yeah I have run flats but do get a flat every other day in my right rear tire.

Road Runner

Yep, I do it all the time -BUT it's not recommended. I've gone through three set of run flat and plugged them 8 times. Never had a problem. Good luck.

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QCVette

I have had a couple of them that were repaired with a patch plug. They worked fine for years after the repair. I have also read that the speed rating may not be valid after a repair however.

They are similar to the one in the link.

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...598_0361177137

o2z51

pretty sure evryone here has.

fishbust

Kool. Peace of mind moving forward. Thanks all.

o2bnkc

Yep, a few times.

Vetteman Jack

Yes, you can plug them but be sure to use the plug and patch method - that is what is recommended for runflat tires. And keep in mind that there is the possibility of it affecting the speed rating of the tire.

torchredmadness

Had our run flats a little over a year and no flats yet. Knock wood.

dadaroo

You did not provide enough information to fully evaluate. If you have a "nail or issue" in the side wall, it is not considered safe to plug or fix. Have you found the source of the leak? If not, it could be a cracked wheel or the valve stem is leaking externally or through the fill valve. If the leak is a small hole in the tread (not sidewall) I would not hesitate to plug and patch. A way to find the leak is to create a soapy solution using dish washing fluid and put in a spray bottle. Pressurize the tire and spray until you find the bubbles. Another way is to remove the tire and rotate it in your tub to find the bubbles. Good luck.

raydawg357

Though many will frown on the idea, yes, I've plugged mine and had absolutely no issues. Most tire stores will tell you no because they see a vette and want you to buy new tires.

Bill Vett

If you have aftermarket valve caps make sure the little 0 ring is not jammed down between the valve and the stem. I had a slow leak and when I put air in the tire I discovered the O ring problem.

0philstireservice

Don't ever plug a tire period. Patch plug only a 1/4" in on the tread from both sides......sidewall puncture is very dangerous. The sidewall is the weakest part of the tire. Never plug or repair a sidewall puncture ever !

fishbust

Well turns out they can't plug it. It must be patched.
Dry rot is present so I ordered new tires. A shame because there is plenty of rubber left on them.

itzza427

Air them up and do a huge burn out to send them out in stile!!
I have also plugged one on mine,,but it was only for a short while to tun out the last of the useful tread that was getting down there,,then I too ordered new ones too.

Don Nolan

Should be able to. Good luck.

QCVette

Tom/99

My right rear tire, has two plugs in it.

dadaroo

The sidewall is the "structure" that supports the car. Since it is what supports the car, do not try and repair damage on it. Running low on air is a great way to damage the sidewall also. Proper air pressure puts the tire in the correct configuration so the sidewall can provide it's design function.

chucks

I plugged mine about 4 years ago, never had a problem. It's a run flat i feal better plugging it then a non run flat. Just never plug a sidewall.

thmehr

I fixed more tires than I cared for back in my day. So, if you have a hole near or on the side wall, you can not plug or patch the tire. To much flexing in those areas to hold a repair. The tire needs to be replaced. Oh, if the tire shop tells you you need new tires because it is to close to the side wall, ask them about patching the hole and then putting in a inner tube. In this day and age, it maybe hard to find an inner tube for our tires. The crooked shops hate it when I tell them that as they want to sell you a set of tire. You will have to loose your tire pressure sensor if you do the inner tube option, which may cause issues with the computer.

If the hole is in the tread area, take it to a tire shop and get a patch repair installed from the inside. In an emergency, you can use those cord/plug type patches from the outside, but you should be running a run flat tire, so that allows you to drive slowly to next tire shop without damaging your tire. If you do use a plug repair, make sure you mark the location on the sidewalls (so the repair man can find the hole) and take it to a tire shop to have a patch installed on the inside. A small leak may lead to a bigger issue inside the tire. You need to have the tire inspected for internal damage.

I found this on the Michelin Tire website

Tire Repair

If your tire becomes damaged, it may be repaired if it meets the following criteria:



The tire has not been driven on when flat( run flats should be ok, that is what there are designed to be able to do. Driving on a flat tire damages the bead and the sideways and causes all kind of damages to the inside of tire)

The damage is only on the tread section of your tire (sidewall damage ruins a tire immediately) and/or

The puncture is no greater than ¼"



For help on how to inspect your tire, click here.

If your tire is flat, we can help teach you how to change a tire.
Patch, Yes. Plug, No.

The proper way to have a tire repaired is to patch the tire from the inside and fill the puncture hole. Do not have your tire plugged. Ever. Plug repairs do not involve taking the tire off the wheel for a proper inspection. A plug is simply inserted into the punctured area, making it unreliable. Insist on a full inspection and have your dealer demount and internally as well as externally inspect the tire, patch and fill the repair on the inside of the tire.