2019 Stingray-nails in rear tires
06-11-2019, 07:11 PM
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I would patch it inside, not a plug outside imo. Done it a few times on other cars over the years with no issues. If you track the car, I would replace probably both rear tires.
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06-11-2019, 07:25 PM
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06-11-2019, 07:58 PM
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I got a nail in the middle of one of my (original) GS rear tires at around 3,000 miles. I took it to Discount Tire where they patched and plugged it. I have driven the crap out of it for another 11,000 miles and it is fine.
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06-11-2019, 08:40 PM
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I read a lot of positive posts about Discount Tire stores. Sure wish we had one in my area.
06-11-2019, 08:50 PM
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The correct repair is a combination plug/patch.
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06-11-2019, 10:43 PM
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Get it plugged and patched and enjoy driving until the tire wears out.
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06-12-2019, 01:40 AM
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Make sure they have the Hunter touchless repair system. I had to drive 20 miles one way to find a Discount Tire that had the touchless system; there's probably 10 Discount Tire stores that are closer and don't have the touchless system.
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06-12-2019, 07:47 AM
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Patch and plug good to go.