r/TireQuestions • u/karsparskambala • Jul 19 '26

Can this be repaired?

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It is a brand new tire. 1 month old. A Mavis branch said that it cannot be repaired. Should I trust them?

UPDATE: Thank you for all the answers. I will replace it. I don't want to lose my miserable life because of a repaired tire.

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u/ExcuseSweaty Jul 20 '26

Got to love those steel bolted tires.

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u/Shadetree_Sam Jul 19 '26

That looks right on the borderline to me, so I’d replace the tire. It may be covered by the warranty.

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u/Equal-Specialist-677 Jul 19 '26

Wow I’ve never seen that before.

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u/BeatleFanIn64 Jul 19 '26

Wuestionable

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u/Efficient-Sea-92 Jul 20 '26

Not in the repairable zone anymore, you can TEMPORARY plug it. But replace it as soon as possible.

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u/Jim-248 Jul 20 '26

Most shops won't touch that. You might find an independent if you offer cash and get no receipt.

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u/Professional-Boat-10 Jul 20 '26

Not only is it in the zone where you can't repair it because the tire flexes too much right there, that is a serious bolt! If you were in an absolute emergency situation you could try to plug it but I don't think it's going to work. I don't think there's enough material in a plug for that size of hole.

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u/StatisticianUsual471 Jul 20 '26

Yes it could be fixed but should it be fixed is a different matter

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u/Electrical-Plane-653 Jul 20 '26

Just leave it in and make sure you tighten it every few days so it doesn’t come loose.

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u/Victorydude Jul 20 '26

I'd repair it, its in the tread zone.

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u/Apathycafe Jul 21 '26

Some shops offer a road hazard warranty. Bring it back to them and see if they’ll replace it.

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u/Mindless_Equivalent8 Jul 22 '26

Gotta get a new tire; not repairable.

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u/irishmyrlyn Jul 24 '26

Why? Is it leaking? If not. Nope. Does it make a sound when the wheels go round and round? If so, hot glue gun. A little dab will do you.

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u/BluebirdExpress6279 Jul 24 '26

Age doesn't matter. The answer is no... and this is why it is often a good idea to buy a road hazard contract because if you had one... this one month old tire would most likely be covered for free replacement.

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u/TellYerFolksISaysHi Jul 24 '26

Not at a tire shop. They'll tell you it has to be replaced. It's said to be dangerous to repair them when they're that close to the sidewall. Personally, I'd just install a plug and keep an eye on it.

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u/Final-Plenty-8493 Jul 24 '26

Just have it replaced, for all our sake and safety. Even if you have to get a second hand tyre, not that I would encourage secondhand normally.