# 2007 Chevrolet Corvette - Puncture headaches **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** chevrolet\ **Created:** [March 28, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-corvette-puncture-headaches/161985 "2020-03-28T15:01:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![benbaer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb9ed0/32.png) [@benbaer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/benbaer)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-corvette-puncture-headaches/161985/1 "2020-03-28T15:01:19Z")
I have a slow leak (3 lbs. per week, (replenished weekly) in my run flats. Bridgestone Potenza mfg in 2011. small nail in same. 7/11th tread left, NO sidewall stress cracks, 25,000 miles driven. Three tire stores all refused to patch stating tire is over 5 yrs. old. all want to sell me either 2 new and/or 4 new tires (what a surprise)!! I am a very good DIY guy and think I would be able to fix myself with the appropriate tire patch kit. If you do not recommend this an alternative; I really do not like run flats for a variety of reasons (handling and stiffer ride). Any problem to replace with a pair only not 4 non-run flats? tire w/nail is on the rear. Many thanks for your guidance in this matter. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-corvette-puncture-headaches/161985/2 "2020-03-28T21:50:33Z")
The tire stores are correct and all of your tires are 5 years old . You can use the Tire Rack web site to see what you can put on this Corvette . You need 4 new tires and if a sport ride bothers you what are you doing with a Corvette . Again don’t patch that tire. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-chevrolet-corvette-puncture-headaches/161985/3 "2020-03-29T20:34:38Z")
> [@VOLVO\_V70](#): > > all of your tires are 5 years old Actually they are 9 years old. Volvo meant OVER 5 years old. Agree, though, ready for replacement. Suck it up and buy 4 new tires, you are due. Because you don’t drive this car much, the tires will age out long before they wear out. [https://www.cartalk.com/blogs/dear-car-talk/today-when-replace-tires](https://www.cartalk.com/blogs/dear-car-talk/today-when-replace-tires)