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09-15-2018, 05:16 PM | #1 |
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Nail but no leak. Anything to worry about?
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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Put a little soapy water on it and see if it bubbles.
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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.
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No bubbles coming out.
I guess I won't worry about it then. Doubt there will be a catastrophic failure driving on the street. |
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Put some rubber vulcanizing liquid in the hole if not bubbling. That'll seal the deal.
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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
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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. Last edited by Spacemane969; 09-20-2018 at 07:41 PM. |
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Guessing but front tires, scuffed when turned either standing still or moving very slowly.
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OP said he was rotating his tires.
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