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Nicely done. Your aim to hit between the treads is remarkable! I give a score of 10! 
Patch it on the inside and drive happy.
Elmer
Patch it on the inside and drive happy.
Elmer
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You are (sorta) lucky! This happened to my then new 1990 ZR-1 with 200 miles on it but at outside of tread. Not repairable, took over a week to get 315 wide tire in to GY dealer. Expensive.
You will be back on road soon. Have fun!
You will be back on road soon. Have fun!
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Thanks guys...I was getting really depressed at the quotes I was receiving. The Chevy dealer said, "we don't recommend it" but I realize they are financially motivated on a few levels to replace rather than repair.
I have a Discount tire down the street from me...at least in this thing it shouldn't take long to get someone to look at it.
I have a Discount tire down the street from me...at least in this thing it shouldn't take long to get someone to look at it.
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For the sake of a couple of extra dollars, why would anyone not do it correctly?
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I do know that much about the patch, that I would want it done from the inside...a little more time, but worth the piece of mind.
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My wife's 2013 Buick LaCrosse had the same thing on Friday and because I have bought and have other cars that have Discount Tires on them they repaired it for free !!!! Wayne
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Our (local) supporting Chevy dealership just pulled a finish nail from my run flat and patched it for $40. No scratches to the wheel rim…
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Proper repair is a combination patch/plug (and only after the tire is examined to make sure there is no structural damage):
Michelin (and other manufacturers) run flat repair recommendations:
Michelin (and other manufacturers) run flat repair recommendations:
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As a few people mentioned, Discount Tire confirmed that they can in fact patch the tire due to the location AND will do so for FREE.
Funny though that the Chevy dealer was strongly against it.
I also spoke with Michelin Customer Service. Though the girl on the phone sounded like she knew as much about my tire as my wife would, she did confirm that if Discount Tire (authorized dealer) confirmed it NEEDED to be replaced, that they would arrange for a discount replacement.
At first she quoted a few canned responses, but when I pressed her she said they will usually sell it for 50% off.
Funny though that the Chevy dealer was strongly against it.
I also spoke with Michelin Customer Service. Though the girl on the phone sounded like she knew as much about my tire as my wife would, she did confirm that if Discount Tire (authorized dealer) confirmed it NEEDED to be replaced, that they would arrange for a discount replacement.
At first she quoted a few canned responses, but when I pressed her she said they will usually sell it for 50% off.
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Exactly! Don
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And discount tire confirmed an interior tire patch is how they will patch it and would be the only way to go on this tire...