[Z06] HELP! Bolt stuck in tire
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Racer
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From: Stuart FL
HELP! Bolt stuck in tire
Well, i was all fired up this afternoon, saw a QSZ on the AOL front page, made some posts for the first time in weeks, then got in the Z to go home.
Right away I heard thump, thump, thump. Pulled over and found the a bolt head (prob. 1/4" thread) protruding from the rear tire, right in the middle. Drove the rest of the way home real slow, thump, thump, thump. Talk about ruining a good day!!!
It's in the garage now, and not leaking--yet.
I need help.
I assume I can't get the tire plugged, right?
In the morning, I need to do something. Probably have to call a flat bed to come get it.
I need to go to the dealer for another minor issue, can they get a new F1 SC tire? Is there a better way to save $$ buying one?
Should I have the dealer or the Goodyear dealer put on the new tire?
This really has me p'd off. Oh well. This is the first time I've had to ask for urgent advice on a forum. (I'm going to post on both Forums).
Thanks for any help I can get tonight.
:mad :mad :mad
Right away I heard thump, thump, thump. Pulled over and found the a bolt head (prob. 1/4" thread) protruding from the rear tire, right in the middle. Drove the rest of the way home real slow, thump, thump, thump. Talk about ruining a good day!!!
It's in the garage now, and not leaking--yet.
I need help.
I assume I can't get the tire plugged, right?
In the morning, I need to do something. Probably have to call a flat bed to come get it.
I need to go to the dealer for another minor issue, can they get a new F1 SC tire? Is there a better way to save $$ buying one?
Should I have the dealer or the Goodyear dealer put on the new tire?
This really has me p'd off. Oh well. This is the first time I've had to ask for urgent advice on a forum. (I'm going to post on both Forums).
Thanks for any help I can get tonight.
:mad :mad :mad
Safety Car
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From: Norman Oklahoma
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Re: HELP! Bolt stuck in tire (SPDY Z06)
Take it to a Good/Year store and get a "patch plug" installed.
This will fill the hole and make it perfectly safe for driving again, then order a new tire from The tire rack and install it when it comes in.
The patch plug will work for any regular driving but your speed rating is gone so nothing over 80 mph.
This will fill the hole and make it perfectly safe for driving again, then order a new tire from The tire rack and install it when it comes in.
The patch plug will work for any regular driving but your speed rating is gone so nothing over 80 mph.
Burning Brakes
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From: Austin, TX
Re: HELP! Bolt stuck in tire (RPO_Z06)
Take it to a Good/Year store and get a "patch plug" installed.
This will fill the hole and make it perfectly safe for driving again, then order a new tire from The tire rack and install it when it comes in.
The patch plug will work for any regular driving but your speed rating is gone so nothing over 80 mph.
This will fill the hole and make it perfectly safe for driving again, then order a new tire from The tire rack and install it when it comes in.
The patch plug will work for any regular driving but your speed rating is gone so nothing over 80 mph.
Plug it and you should be fine; speed builds heat allowing the plug to seal that much better. Nuttin' like a quick problem resolution.:seeya
Cheers,
VetterMan
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From: Norman Oklahoma
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Re: HELP! Bolt stuck in tire (VetterMan)
... so nothing over 80 mph.:crazy::lol:
Plug it and you should be fine; speed builds heat allowing the plug to seal that much better. Nuttin' like a quick problem resolution.:seeya
Cheers,
VetterMan
Plug it and you should be fine; speed builds heat allowing the plug to seal that much better. Nuttin' like a quick problem resolution.:seeya
Cheers,
VetterMan
Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
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Re: HELP! Bolt stuck in tire (RPO_Z06)
Yep plug it and no problems. You can even drive it to the tire dealer as long as it will hold pressure long enough to get there.
Drifting
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From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Re: HELP! Bolt stuck in tire (SPDY Z06)
I would suggest that you get it vulcanized - that will allow you to drive it till you wear the tread out - unless you are driving in extreme conditions.
Race Director
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From: Manhattan, KS Missing SoCal since 2005
Re: HELP! Bolt stuck in tire (SPDY Z06)
Had the same problem a couple of weeks ago - wife called at lunchtime and said "HerZ" had a flat rear. Went to the rescue and found the tire not completely deflated, but well on the way. Found a screw stuck in the tread, and used the magic compressor to pump it up, and then drove to the GY store. Patched and back on the road an hour later. The GY guy claimed there was no problem with the speed rating with an "inside" patch like this, but I'm not sure I'd want to run it up to 145 again like last Summer on the 101... :eek:
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Racer
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From: Stuart FL
Re: HELP! Bolt stuck in tire (Lambinator)
Well I was wayyyy to busy to even call around on it today, but one good thing, it still hasn't lost any pressure.
Sounds like a patch will work for me, but, it's a thick screw. Well we'll see.
Thanks a lot to all those who replied to help out.
:cheers: :cool: :cheers:
Sounds like a patch will work for me, but, it's a thick screw. Well we'll see.
Thanks a lot to all those who replied to help out.
:cheers: :cool: :cheers:
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