Getting a little upset about this. My family has had 3 nails in three tires in the past 2 weeks. One in my sisters Mercury Mountaineer, one in my fathers new corvette, and now one in my new 8. Less than a 1000 miles and I already have a nail!!

Do all 8's have TPMS? If so how does it work, in other words how does the car inform you that you're losing tire pressure? I haven't recieved any warnings yet, so atleast its not leaking.

I just noticed this about an hour ago, so all the tire shops are closed due to the holiday. Anyway, here are some photos....this is the left rear tire. Is this fixable or am i screwed? I know its pretty close to the sidewall. Sorry abou the crappy second photo, little blurry. I can get more if need be.

 

Unmount tire, patched, mount tire, Done. Easy Peasy

 

Not screwed, nailed!!!



Sorry, couldn't help it.

 

I f'n new that was coming

 

I had this same problem after hurricane Charley. Dealer charged $14 to patch it. Held up well so far.

 

$20 patch from a good tire shop will get you going just fine. I had the same issue on a summer tire. (don't go for the $10 patch)

 

wow your whole family is getting nailed arent they.

 

Why patch when you can get those 5$ "rope" kits at your local auto store. I have +100k miles on several of them including on the 8. Besides a shop is going to give you crap and say it damaged the side wall. I say do it your self.

 

That ain't anything I got this patched, I-95 had a bunch of deer antlers accross highway must have fallen off a truck in route to Cabela's or something.

 

polak, you are in New Jersey??? closed to NY?

 

better safe then sorry
you may want a new tire

 

I bought the tire protection Mazda offered at $2.95 a month when I purchased my car and it's come in quite handy. To date I've had all four tires replaced due to almost constant construction where I work (2 nails and 2 screws). But just a FYI...after the first one I asked if it would just be patched and was informed they would not patch a Z rated tire as they couldn't warranty it afterwards. Something about it not being able to stand up to the speeds the tire was rated to go. So maybe replacement is the way to go for safety's sake.

 

why would you be screwed? u could always just patch it up or get new tires.
its not like the world's rubber supply has depleted. it's not the end of the world.

 

The TPI indicates a hi/low pressure condition by illuminating a little yellow/orange tire symbol on your instrument cluster - you can't miss it.

That nail is pretty close to the sidewall...tough call. Personnaly, I would replace the tire...but I also have that road hazzard insurance (sp).

 

I caught a nail in the exact same part of the tire on my previous car. Pepboys folks said it is not very wise to patch a tire that close to the sidewall. Infact they refused to do it. And no they weren't just looking to sell me a new tire. I replaced the tire.

 

i wouldnt fix it that close to the sidewall either

 

A nail puncture is a cheap and easy fix unless it's in the sidewall. I've had that happen... it meant needing to get a new tire.

You can drive around for a while until the shops open. I drove for a couple weeks with a screw in a tire (that I didn't know about). It had caused a slow leak and every few days I pumped up the tire.

Just drive a little conservatively, especially if it's in the front.

Happy New Year!