I recently got a flat by running over a huge nail.?

Question

I had the tire patched but the gentlman at the repair shop warned me that the hole was very big and that I should get a new tire. He suggested $140 for a new tire, which I cannot afford at this moment. My question is, can this tire explode while I am driving the car? Or would the tire just deflate over time if there was any problem?

Answer 1

Typically, you can't repair a hole in the sidewall of the tire. If the hole is in the tread, most can be repaired. A very large hold in the tread, ( over 1/4" ) is risky. Its very hard to make a tire explode. ( most tire are rated for 35psi, and can handle up to 70psi without exploding. ) But, the risk is that if the plug comes out, you could have a 'sudden deflation', and could cause an accident if you're on the highway or in the middle of a highspeed turn.

Answer 2

I don't think even the tire manufactures have that answer! Tire shops are in business to sell tires and patching them is just a quick $10-$20 versus $140! What do you think they're going to suggest? I fix my own and once in a while one will blow out if the hole is toward the edge of the side wall because it's the weakest point of the tire. Get's the most abuse driving. I would patch it and take my chances just make sure you keep it on the back and not the steering axle. If it blows, then you received some additional time and knew eventually you'd have to replace it. Don't believe everything tire shops, mechanical shops, or any other repair shop tells you!!!! It's the biggest unregulated corrupt business enterprise going!!!! They'll even charge for repairs never made-what's that tell you? Please don't tell me you're a woman either because that anties up the stakes for these ruthless crooks!

Answer 3

I've had about 5 different tires plugged in the past, and never had a problem with the plugs. When they plugged your tire, I assume they checked it for leaks, and most likely didn't see any. Those plugs usually hold up. If a leak does occur, chances are that the tire will deflate gradually, and not blow out.

If the hole is really big, I would probably look at getting a new tire, but like I said, the plugs usually hold up just fine. You could go to a different service station and ask them about the plug, and see what they think.

Again, I think a blow-out would be unlikely, but don't hold me accountable for that since I can't see the hole or plug....

Answer 4

I have never herd of a tire exploding from running over a nail. If it is patched correctly than there should be no problem. How big was the nail, because I have never been told to buy another tire from running over a nail, maybe a railroad spike ?

Answer 5

most likely will deflate over time, but if the hole is that large I would of told him patch the tire and put a tube in it..till time comes when you can afford a new one.

Answer 6

I've been driving on a patched tire (also from a huge nail) for 2 years now. That's 2 years of sub-zero winter driving and 100 degree summer driving....
So you'll probably be OK.

Answer 7

yes , nail will cause a flat,,, now by the way you sound you a women, an he trying to, sell you a tire, yes,, he their to sell tires,, an it wrong to try to push, thing off on o person they dont need,,, now if it went thre the thread, in most cases ,you get a long time from the tire,,,, but it depend on the hole,,, you said a large nail,,, realy if the nail hole, say like a 6 peen nail, a tire plug will do,, now if the hole like a pencil,,, if will need to be replace soon,,, but in mose cases it just leak down,

Answer 8

If the plug didn't hold it would most likely just deflate over time. There is no reason for it to explode unless it was in the sidewall

Answer 9

I have 2 holes from bolts in my tire. He probably wanted to make some money off ya