Nail in tire - with photo
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Foosh has raised a good point.. 4 wheel alignment.. and tire does not have all that many miles left on it.
As the nail or screw is not too near the sidewall and if you are not racing the car, I would have it removed and properly patched. I've done this in the past and it worked out well. At least that's my opinion and a reputable tire shop could confirm.
Lawrence
As the nail or screw is not too near the sidewall and if you are not racing the car, I would have it removed and properly patched. I've done this in the past and it worked out well. At least that's my opinion and a reputable tire shop could confirm.
Lawrence
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The tread looks pretty good to me and the service report from 2 weeks ago has all 4 tires as green with a lot of tread left?
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Lawrence
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You didn't lower your car did you?
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Dave
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IMHO (and it's only my thoughts...) I would have a tire shop put a plug in it to repair it. Plugs are usually really cheap, like $10 and do work well, (yes, I know a patch is much better but also more expensive at $25-40.) Value wise if you are going to patch it then I would consider a new tire better value. I know many people may frown on a plug, but I have never had one fail nor ever had a problem with more than a dozen plugs.
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Uncle Fishbits (03-23-2016)
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I've never had a problem with a plugged tire.
Edit: OK, the P-Zero tires are asymetric (marked with inner and outer sides) so suggestion below would not work - it would only work with *directional* tires. The P-zeros appear to be asymetric as the tread is reversed on the opposite side tire. You can swap mounted asymetrical wheel/tires from one side to the other though.
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While your tires are staggered and uni directional, (which usually obviates tire rotation) I don't see why you couldn't (at the same time the tire is repaired) swap the left and right tires (dismount both) so the wear on the inside right is switched to the outside left and vice versa.
Edit: OK, the P-Zero tires are asymetric (marked with inner and outer sides) so suggestion below would not work - it would only work with *directional* tires. The P-zeros appear to be asymetric as the tread is reversed on the opposite side tire. You can swap mounted asymetrical wheel/tires from one side to the other though.
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While your tires are staggered and uni directional, (which usually obviates tire rotation) I don't see why you couldn't (at the same time the tire is repaired) swap the left and right tires (dismount both) so the wear on the inside right is switched to the outside left and vice versa.
Last edited by mshedden; 03-21-2016 at 08:36 AM. Reason: learned something...
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This would indicate too much toe-out. Assuming this is a front tyre?
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And yes, I do plenty of tail-wagging and tire spinning, especially since I drive it all winter on cold pavement. That's just too much negative camber, and I can't imagine the V8 alignment spec would be that much different than the V6.
Here's mine (also OEM 20" PZeros):
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Last edited by Foosh; 03-20-2016 at 01:55 PM. Reason: Photo Added
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It's amazing how misleading photos can be w/ different lighting. In the OP photo it looked there was almost no siping left on the inner section. Based upon your latest photos, you're OK. Moreover, I didn't realize there was no camber adjustment on the rear.