new tires, nail in shoulder, is it fixable?

[Roy124]

On 6/18/2023 at 10:34 PM, datboi said:

right now i'm running the spare tire, it's from another brand, the thread pattern isn't too different... and the thread depth is about the same since it's also new (it's a few years old but never used)

I don't think anyone commented on this,  but tires age as well as wear out.

"you should replace your tyres but once your tyres reach 7-10 years old, you should keep a close eye on their condition and consider replacing them. Tyre ageing is commonly identified by small cracks, known as crazing, which appear in the tyre sidewall."

I would err on the side of caution and use it as a spare if you don't know how old it really is.

A previous car had an almost brand new tyre when i disposed of it at 15 years. I would have used it except for the nail or screw close to the sidewall

[Dippy]

If you insist on re-using it, fit it to the back of the car not the front. Less risk of losing control if it does blow out. A thought. 

[Guest]

In the UK, that's not able to be repaired.

Will dodgy mechanics / tyre shop people fix it for you? 

Absolutely. I wouldn't chance my own safety, or that of my passengers - or even my car - on it.