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06-30-2015, 09:26 PM | #1 |
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Screw / Nail in tire
Im on my way home tonight and half way there i notice a weird thudding sound coming from my passenger side rear tire, As if something is banging against my undercarriage or something.
I pull over look under the car near the rear passenger wheel and I don't see anything hanging or being dragged. So I proceed on my way home but I still hear it. Once I get home I do a more thorough check of the wheel wheel and tires and I find a screw with a washer stuck in the tire. It looks like its in there pretty deep and its sizeable. And trying to pry it out doesnt seem like a good idea right now. I assume this is what would be causing that thudding sound as it hits the pavement and what not. Anyway I was wondering if I could get some advice from those of us who are more seasoned car owners, is this an easy fix? Can it be plugged up? Or am I looking at a bill for a new set of tires? |
06-30-2015, 09:31 PM | #2 |
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As long as it is not in the sidewall, the screw can be removed and a plug put in. Good as new or at least as good as the other tires.
If it is in the sidewall, you will have to get a new tire. This compromises the integrity of the tire. |
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06-30-2015, 09:34 PM | #3 |
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Patch is the correct fix.
Plug is temporary. |
06-30-2015, 10:00 PM | #4 |
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Phew ok im glad its not too bad.
Unfortunately it just had to happen the day before Canada day... sigh. Thanks fellas. |
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Never good idea to plug a steel radial as you have to use a reaming tool to make the hole bigger to insert the plug, which tears more of the steel belt and can lead to a tire that thumps because of the plug. If you're a 100 miles from nowhere, a plug is an emergency fix, but you should get it patched from the inside at a tire shop if at all possible.
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At my shop we plug, patch, and seal the injury. If done properly, this will make the tire pretty much just as good as new and still retain the marked speed rating.
I think when many people think "plug," they're thinking of the old school stuff which are rarely used these days. Also, anybody or any shop that repairs a tire without removing the tire from the wheel isn't performing a permanent job, all long term legitimate fixes require removing the tire.
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I have a nail in my right rear tire's sidewall New tires get here tomorrow, new wheels on friday.. everyone who mounts tires is going to be closed this weekend!
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07-03-2015, 12:20 AM | #9 |
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Got it all fixed.
It was surprisingly easy, took about 30 mins and cost about 40 bucks. Not gonna lie my first thought after finding the nail was that now I can justify getting new rims and tires... alas that will have to wait a few more months. |
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