Nail but no leak. Anything to worry about? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

cat94 · 09-15-2018, 06:16 PM

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

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

Put a little soapy water on it and see if it bubbles.

No bubbles coming out.

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

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

stevesnj · 09-15-2018, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by extrashaky

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

That'll seal the deal.

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

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

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.

Dadhawk · 09-20-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacemane969

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

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 -

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 09-20-2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spacemane969

Why is there a circular scuff pattern on the tread?

OP said he was rotating his tires.

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