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2008 Lexus IS F Base 4dr Sedan

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Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Sub-Compact
16 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

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June 9, 2008, 4:25 pm

Sneery

Question: I have a nail in my sidewall, can it be fixed?

Ugh. I'm guess no - does anyone know for sure?

June 10, 2008, 5:04 pm

David V

A nail in the sidewall should never be plugged/patched. It sucks, because the IS-F is such a new car and tires will not be inexpensive, but it is better to consider your own safety and the safety of others when faced with a sidewall puncture given that the tire gets most of its structural integrity from the sidewalls.

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