badly punched tire, advice please

[Dave92270]

Hi guys,

on the way from the airport this morning my rear tire got punched by large bolt; the warning "low tire" light popped up, and the tire was completely empty within 10-15 minutes - I managed to get home luckily though.

Please could you look at the images and tell me if it is repairable to the point to be suitable for daily driving? I have only 4 of these, my spare tire is a stock. These tires are Vogue Custom Built 305/50R20 120H and have 1500 miles only on them; they came preinstalled by the dealer on my H3 at the time of purchase. Should I take it to the dealer, or to nearby tire shop in order to get it fixed? Will any tire shop service it properly with regard to tire monitor sensor? BTW I never got bolt puncture like this in any of my previous tires...I had a few SUV's before H3, but never had low profile tires; to get a flat in such a short time surprised me... I wish the car came with more durable tires...maybe I should get more rugged, better suitable tire set for my H3?

Hope it's not too silly question - thanks!

Dave

[Desert Dan]

It looks repairable. Make sure they patch it on the inside (not a plug)

If you have any doubts, patch it and put it on as a spare and buy a new one to replace it.



PS
I'd ditch the 20" Bling rims and tires and get some real tires. Maybe someone would trade you or you could find some dealer take-off rims

[Dave92270]

Originally Posted by Desert Dan

It looks repairable. Make sure they patch it on the inside (not a plug)

If you have any doubts, patch it and put it on as a spare and buy a new one to replace it.



PS
I'd ditch the 20" Bling rims and tires and get some real tires. Maybe someone would trade you or you could find some dealer take-off rims

thanks Dan,
appreciate your fast reply..

OK, I'll call my Hummer dealer (who is also the only Vogue-Tyre authorized dealer in the area), and take it there to have them properly fix it or replace it.

I agree with you about the "real tires"; my wife got angry while ago when I mentioned my idea of replacing this fancy looking rims and tires, but now I'll have the real reason (safety! - she should hopefully understand that) to get a good terrain rim/tire set. So, what should I look for? I see that lots of folks around here mount variety of BFG tires and 16" or 18" rims. I'd welcome suggestion. Oh, I have standard H3, no adv package if it matters. I'd gladly buy the largest and most rugged tires I can fit without modding anyting. While I didn't go off road yet, I plan to do so - here in Palm Springs area, desert sand and rock looks like what we have mostly around here.

Dave

[wannabeH3]

bummer

[Desert Dan]

Dave

Maybe your dealer would take those rims and tires back and swap them for the base 16" wheels and tires?

BFG AT's are great for the terrain you have down in PS and they are quiet on the hwy!

Hit the dirt and have fun!

[algy]

Anything that is a puncture and does not damage the tire wall is repairable. Like he said ^^ patch it versus plug. If you still loose air after, take a bottle of soapy water and pour over the area, if you see little bubbles after the patch, you'll need to get a new tire.