[Ammonia]

Originally Posted by stugray

WHO's the Mark?
The very link that you post shows that the OPs puncture is OUTSIDE the "tread area" and in the "Shoulder".
From the very site you linked to:



And from Tire rack:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=187

"Repair of any punctures in the shoulder and sidewall areas is not permitted."



"This tire has been punctured through the shoulder area long enough ago for part of the nail head to have worn away. Since the puncture is outside the permitted repair area, this tire must be replaced."

AND the fact that the bolt in the OPs tire appears to be at least a 1/4", then it cannot be repaired "By industry guidelines".

"Guidelines allow the repair of punctures in a tire's tread area of up to 1/4" in diameter. Repair of larger tread punctures and of punctures to the tire's shoulder and sidewall areas are not recommended."

So based on the above, I would say that the tire repair place will NOT repair that puncture, especially if it is a speed rated tire AND the fact that the OP drove on it like that.

@jsimon7777