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cat94 09-15-2018 06:16 PM
Nail but no leak. Anything to worry about?
 
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So I was rotating my tires and found a nail on one of the front tires (stock primacys) in between the treads. The nail seemed pretty small so I pulled it out and it turned out to be about a 1/3 inch deep. It still isn't leaking air.

Should I leave it and check for leaking periodically? Should I go ahead with the rotation and put it in the rear? I don't track it, but do like to take it up in the mountains.

Maybe there's an obvious answer, but I'd like to hear your opinions/wisdom :)

Sapphireho 09-15-2018 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by cat94 (Post 3133635)
So I was rotating my tires and found a nail on one of the front tires (stock primacys) in between the treads. The nail seemed pretty small so I pulled it out and it turned out to be about a 1/3 inch deep. It still isn't leaking air.

Should I leave it and check for leaking periodically? Should I go ahead with the rotation and put it in the rear? I don't track it, but do like to take it up in the mountains.

Maybe there's an obvious answer, but I'd like to hear your opinions/wisdom :)
Car is totalled. Part it out.

Don't worry about it. No leaking, you are fine.

extrashaky 09-15-2018 06:41 PM
Put a little soapy water on it and see if it bubbles.

Ultramaroon 09-15-2018 07:15 PM
I drove the last 15000 miles of a set of tires with a nail in one. It would leak down and trigger a warning light every week or so. Sometimes it would seat nicely and go for a few weeks.

cat94 09-15-2018 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by extrashaky (Post 3133640)
Put a little soapy water on it and see if it bubbles.
No bubbles coming out.

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 3133655)
I drove the last 15000 miles of a set of tires with a nail in one. It would leak down and trigger a warning light every week or so. Sometimes it would seat nicely and go for a few weeks.
I guess I won't worry about it then. Doubt there will be a catastrophic failure driving on the street.

stevesnj 09-15-2018 07:32 PM
https://i.imgflip.com/1bhbzv.jpg

stevesnj 09-15-2018 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by extrashaky (Post 3133640)
Put a little soapy water on it and see if it bubbles.
Put some rubber vulcanizing liquid in the hole if not bubbling. That'll seal the deal.

Ultramaroon 09-15-2018 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by stevesnj (Post 3133665)
That'll seal the deal.
https://i.imgur.com/uRNsTGIl.jpg

BRZnut 09-16-2018 09:50 AM
If it was my tire I would carefully pull it out and see how long it is. If it was really long or has a leak, it is an easy repair at a tire shop

Tcoat 09-16-2018 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cat94 (Post 3133635)
So I was rotating my tires and found a nail on one of the front tires (stock primacys) in between the treads. The nail seemed pretty small so I pulled it out and it turned out to be about a 1/3 inch deep. It still isn't leaking air.

Should I leave it and check for leaking periodically? Should I go ahead with the rotation and put it in the rear? I don't track it, but do like to take it up in the mountains.

Maybe there's an obvious answer, but I'd like to hear your opinions/wisdom :)
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Originally Posted by BRZnut (Post 3133812)
If it was my tire I would carefully pull it out and see how long it is. If it was really long or has a leak, it is an easy repair at a tire shop
Apparently so would they since that is what they said in the very first post!

Spacemane969 09-20-2018 08:31 PM
Why is there a circular scuff pattern on the tread?

I also have one with no leak. Looks dangerous but im still pushing it hard lol.

https://i.imgur.com/WcAb0sK.jpg

Dadhawk 09-20-2018 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Spacemane969 (Post 3135707)
Why is there a circular scuff pattern on the tread?
Guessing but front tires, scuffed when turned either standing still or moving very slowly.

humfrz 09-20-2018 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Spacemane969 (Post 3135707)
Why is there a circular scuff pattern on the tread?

I also have one with no leak. Looks dangerous but im still pushing it hard lol.
Oh, I believe I would replace that tire.

A person could get tetanus from that - :eyebulge:


humfrz

Ultramaroon 09-20-2018 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Spacemane969 (Post 3135707)
Why is there a circular scuff pattern on the tread?
OP said he was rotating his tires.


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