c5vette211

I had a tire get a nail in it and I had to get a new tire put on my car. I need some specs to see if what i ended up with is ok.

I now have a new tire in the rear passenger and a not new on the drivers side. I am worried about the differential having exessive use if there is a difference in size between the two tires. I wanna know the specification for an 06 A6 base. I dont want to hear "well GM recommends changing both tires bla bla bla." I am looking for numbers so i can measure and see if i am ok. Thanks!!

AORoads

more bla bla from here: call and ask a discount tire store what is the allowable difference between tread depth, side to side.

Bruce K

My 200 mile Z06 has a nail about 1.5 inches from the outside. Can it be repair successfully??

Seadawg

I'm 99.9999% sure it can be repaired

That's about the location where I seem to find most nails and screws with my GS....

Bruce K

Thank you for that information.

Dano523

Depending where the nail went through the tire, if in the tread section, they can patch the tire from the inside with a standard patch.

C6z06man

I got a nail about an inch from the sidewall in my BRAND NEW Pilot Super Sports. They were able to repair it.

Suds

If you have run flats, it's time for a new tire.

martysauto

I see your thread got hijacked. I don't have numbers but I do have a suggestion. Get a flexible measuring tape like the one's a tailor would use. Make sure the rear tires are equally inflated and measure the circumference. If it's off by about .5", try adjusting the air pressure to even it out. I would be as concerned as you are about ruining the clutches. If this doesn't work for you, get a 2nd new tire.

c5vette211

Thanks. I am ok with a little thread jacking every once and a while as long as it gets back on track. I am going to measure tires today and see if they are similar. I had thought about doing this but didn't get around to it. it sucks because i have a new tire on the other side. the only difference is brand. so we will see. Ill report back for anyone that cares.

cclive

When you say "the only difference is brand"...do you mean the two tires are different manufacturers? Tire sizes between brands are not necessarily consistent, so measurement is a good idea.

c5vette211

Yes sorry. I do mean manufacturer. SO I do plan on measuring because i know that tread is different between manufacturers regardless of tire sizes.

cclive

A number that can be easily compared is "Revs per mile" which is shown on Tire Rack's site...might be worth a look.

c5vette211

awesome thanks!