Should I pull it? (1 Viewer)

[janz3n]

Noticed this 4 days ago. I keep waiting for the flat and wonder if I should pull it out but Ive never patched before. These lugs aren't small (285/75/16 duratracs) but I wonder how long this lag is.

 

[elk]

Pull it and plug it. Leaving it in will only damage the lug more over time.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

At least it's a straight shot in and not in/through the sidewall. Easy to plug.

 

[bls72bmw]

Let us know how it goes...never know it might have been broken off and only 1/8" long.....
Just a suggestion. Instead of pulling with pliers try and unscrew it so to cause less damage.
And have a massive can of the tire fix in a can handy!

 

[Spike555]

Take it to a tire shop, $20 and they'll fix it for you with a patch from the inside, which is better than a plug.
If there is no leak they will not charge you anything.

 

[TheForger]

Take it to a tire shop, $20 and they'll fix it for you with a patch from the inside, which is better than a plug.
If there is no leak they will not charge you anything.

^^I agree with this. I've gotten both before and I've had 2 plugs blow out on me not long after getting them installed. I prefer patches over plugs. That's an easy fix

 

[KLF]

I've plugged MANY tires and never had one fail. I carry a kit in all my vehicles now. You could plug that without even removing it from the truck.

Never EVER put the fix-a-flat crap in your tires. It corrodes your rims and the next person that has to remove the tire will hate you. Makes a nasty gooey mess.

 

[Knox_Overland]

Pull it 4-sho.

 

[Spike555]

I've plugged MANY tires and never had one fail. I carry a kit in all my vehicles now. You could plug that without even removing it from the truck.

Never EVER put the fix-a-flat crap in your tires. It corrodes your rims and the next person that has to remove the tire will hate you. Makes a nasty gooey mess.

I agree 100% with fix-a-flat.
I think plugs are a roadside repair until you can get it properly fixed.

I have done both, and for piece of mind letting a tire shop fix it is the better bet.

 

[janz3n]

Had it at the tire shop today and sure enough it went all the way through. $50 for a patch from the inside and some peace of mind.

I was not looking forward to plugging for the first time.

 

[Spike555]

Money well spent.