Screw in Nitto DR

[sailsmen]

I dropped off the Nitto DR due to a screw and they said none of their patches would stick.

They said either a plug or an inner tube.

They recc an inner tube.

What do you all think?

[DEFYANT]

Replace the tire.

I'd get a new set and keep the old but good tire as a spare.

Do you have a road hazard warrenty?

[sailsmen]

Thanks for the advice.

Unfortunately in this post Katrina environment screws and nails in tires are a regular occurence.:mad:

Even though my area was undamaged we are surrounded. Our house is for sale and next year we are moving 30+ miles to the North.:D

[BruteForce]

Our house is for sale and next year we are moving 30+ miles to the North.:D

I hope its higher ground! :(

[sailsmen]

My current house is 12+' above sea level, but we are an island. 30+ miles north is high ground in most places.

[FordNut]

I've plugged many tires with no problems, don't see why a DR would be any different.

[DEFYANT]

I've plugged many tires with no problems, don't see why a DR would be any different.

Would running a plugged Nitto with low air pressure be a problem? I am thinking about track use 20-25 psi (Burnouts and fast speeds) and street use 30-35 psi at street speeds (and we know what they are... and for a long time)
:confused:


Good question BTW.

[MikesMerc]

Time for a new tire. I wouldn't patch a drag radial. Plug it and keep it as a spare. Just my humble opinion.

[martyo]

Time for a new tire. I wouldn't patch a drag radial. Plug it and keep it as a spare. Just my humble opinion.

I agree with Mike.

[jgc61sr2002]

I also think it's time for a new tire.:(

[69mach1]

I recently had a nail in my Nitto 295/45ZR18 (not DR) and I took it to Discount Tire since I had a road warranty. I expected the regular "plug" style patch but when it was taking a while I asked how come... the plugs they use are inserted from the inside of the tire so unlike a regular plug that may be "thrown out" by centrifical force this style is like a rubber nail and can't come out. I never really thought about it but now my tire is still speed rated unlike a tire with a regular plug style patch.
Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Jon aka 69mach1 :burnout:

[MM2004]

I recently had a nail in my Nitto 295/45ZR18 (not DR) and I took it to Discount Tire since I had a road warranty. I expected the regular "plug" style patch but when it was taking a while I asked how come... the plugs they use are inserted from the inside of the tire so unlike a regular plug that may be "thrown out" by centrifical force this style is like a rubber nail and can't come out. I never really thought about it but now my tire is still speed rated unlike a tire with a regular plug style patch.
Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Jon aka 69mach1 :burnout:

I agree with Jon,

The "inner" plug is by far the best alternative.

I am currently running a "standard" plug in my OEM, and do not feel comfortable past 100+ mph.

Personally, I have never had an issue with this type plug, but at high speeds, it's not real comfortable.

Not that I drive past the posted speed limit,... :D

Mike.

[BruteForce]

I agree with Jon,

The "inner" plug is by far the best alternative.

I am currently running a "standard" plug in my OEM, and do not feel comfortable past 100+ mph.

Personally, I have never had an issue with this type plug, but at high speeds, it's not real comfortable.

Not that I drive past the posted speed limit,... :D

Mike.

I wouldn't feel comfortable past 25 MPH with a patched tire.