Remove screw from tire?
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Remove screw from tire?
I need some advice - I just noticed a screw lodged in my rear tire. Its in the thick part of the tread; I have no idea how deep it goes.
Should I remove it, or is it better to keep it in? The tire has only about 6k miles on it, I'm hoping I don't need to replace it!
Thanks in advance
Should I remove it, or is it better to keep it in? The tire has only about 6k miles on it, I'm hoping I don't need to replace it!
Thanks in advance
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I need some advice - I just noticed a screw lodged in my rear tire. Its in the thick part of the tread; I have no idea how deep it goes.
Should I remove it, or is it better to keep it in? The tire has only about 6k miles on it, I'm hoping I don't need to replace it!
Thanks in advance
Should I remove it, or is it better to keep it in? The tire has only about 6k miles on it, I'm hoping I don't need to replace it!
Thanks in advance
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Instructor
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I agree.. remove it. If it happens to not go all the way through if you leave it in it may just go deeper. I have had several tires plugged for free by discount tires. I have also read a few other reports of this as well. But check the warranty! Good Luck.
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I would remove it at a time when you are ready to go get it fixed if it turns out that the screw went all the way through. But do it fairly soon, because it could be that it has not yet punctured and more driving might force it through...
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If the screw is thru the tire you might as well leave it in the tire and maintain pressure in the tire while driving to a Goodyear dealer to get it fixed. Even a run flat should only be run flat if it is absolutely necessary to do so. To check if the screw is thru the tire put some soapy water on the screw (or spit) and see if it bubbles up. If it does not bubble the odds are that it is not thru the tire and you should be able to remove it and be on your merry way.
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If the screw is thru the tire you might as well leave it in the tire and maintain pressure in the tire while driving to a Goodyear dealer to get it fixed. Even a run flat should only be run flat if it is absolutely necessary to do so. To check if the screw is thru the tire put some soapy water on the screw (or spit) and see if it bubbles up. If it does not bubble the odds are that it is not thru the tire and you should be able to remove it and be on your merry way.
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Drifting
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I had the same problem except with a nail. The safe thing to do would be have it removed. You might want to find a tire shop nearby that can mount/dismount RunFlats (just in case they have to repair it). Take it in to them and they should remove the screw and determine if it leaks or not. If it needs repaired get it PATCHED not plugged.
Good luck
Good luck
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I had the same problem except with a nail. The safe thing to do would be have it removed. You might want to find a tire shop nearby that can mount/dismount RunFlats (just in case they have to repair it). Take it in to them and they should remove the screw and determine if it leaks or not. If it needs repaired get it PATCHED not plugged.
Good luck
Good luck
Patch...no plug...
