Flat tire...replace or plug?
 

I am thinking replace it, what do you say? K I was told by my friend at Jax Subaru that patching should be okay if its not to close to the sidewall.. So I will have to check out where the nail was.

It popped right out but i saw the hole.. but cant remember the distance..

First injury to my brz :(

Replace all four

I'd say plug it yourself. Easy. $10 kit from Advance Auto or AutoZone.

Depends on where the puncture is on the tire and the extent of the damage. For me, if it's something like a nail and it's not in the outer section of the tire, I would be comfortable with plugging it. If it's in the outer section of the tire, I would replace it only because there is more flex in that area when cornering and a higher chance of the plug failing.

On top of replacing all 4, buy 4 more tires just in case and 4 tpms sensors too!!!

Option C) Repair tire (Assuming it's repairable) ; Replace tire ; Keep Repaired tire as spare

If it's just your basic nail in the tread type of flat I'd have no trouble using a plug. On a motorcycle I'd replace as soon as possible.

There's a lot of controversy about this. One theory that seems very true is that to put in a plug you first have to use a tool that forces the thread of the tire further apart so the plug can be made to go in the hole. If these threads are steel, over time they can act as a garrote and eventually cut into the plug. But, I'm inclined to say so what? From the inside of the tire you still have the head of the plug that is tightly pressed against the inside of the tire. If it did cause a problem further down the road you could always fix it again or replace it.

Just patch it if it's not too close to the sidewall. I've autocrossed on two patched tires before, it isn't a big deal really. Wal-Mart will do it for 10-15 bucks depending on whether you drive in or just bring them the wheel.

There is a option D replace the whole car, just to be safe...:bonk:

Patching it if it's not too close to the sidewall. Just keep in mind patches can cause water to seep into the tire which raises your blowout chance. Also, if the tire is damaged from you driving on it or it's a run flat replace the tire.

Plug it.
I have been driving around with a Tek Screw in mine for a month now. Too lazy to drop it off at Firestone to get it taken out and plugged - Thanks fro the reminder to get that done. Another reason why the BRZ will never be driven in here to work.

Soo...water would seep through before air leaks out?

to OP, patch it if its not too close to the side wall. Buy a patch kit or just bring it to a tire shop and get it patched.

Are you planning on replacing these anytime in the near future? If you're going to replace them in spring or within the next year, I would plug it and save the money for the upgrade.

If you're going to ride them until they need replacing then you may be more comfortable replacing the tire. Some shops (smaller local garages/shops) will give you a credit for a tire that can be plugged but you don't want anymore.

The only way to really PROPERLY repair a punctured tire is to use a patch/plug repair. With this type of repair, the tire must be removed from the wheel. A one-piece patch & plug combination repair is made from the inside of the tire. The plug is pulled through the puncture and then the patch seals against the inside of the tire.

Don't get me wrong....I've used regular plug kits on my cars in the past and they've held up just fine. But I wouldn't do that with a performance tire or a high speed rated tire if I wanted to drive fast for any length of time. BTW, also keep in mind that most tires "lose" their speed rating if they've been punctured & repaired, despite the repair method. I believe there are some tire manufacturers that do consider a repaired tire to keep its speed rating if the damage is minimal and it is repaired to their own specifications.