Hex headed screw in tyre

lawred2

Noticed yesterday that there was a hex headed screw embedded in the tyre. Tyre holding its pressure though and I've no idea how long the screw has been in there.

It's a new car and the tyre has not seen much wear. It's also not a cheap tyre at over €200 a corner.

Possible to have a tyre like that repaired rather than replaced? It's not slashed or burst.

johnayo

If it is on the sidewall no. Otherwise will depend on the size of screw.

lawred2

johnayo wrote: »

If it is on the sidewall no. Otherwise will depend on the size of screw.

no it's between the treads

johnayo

As I say, it depends how big but most likely repairable.

lawred2

lawred2 wrote: »

no it's between the treads

Easy.

Any tyre repair place will sort that in no time.

Let them take the screw out!

lawred2

Actually turns out a new one from oponeo is €100 - not sure why I had €200 in my head.

Probably the dealer price

But good to know it's likely repairable.

Thanks chaps

The high horse brigade

They'll just remove the screw and plug it, may not even have to remove the wheel to do it

rivegauche

I've the same problem since 7pm yesterday except I've got the added issue of having had to use the tyre sealant puncture repair kit that came with my car.
I definitely don't want to replace the tyre as I only need the summer tyres for 3 more months and them I'm on winter tyres until I hand the car back at the end of the lease.
The local tyre outlet will probably try to sell a tyre as they know my employer will pay the bill. Their only disincentive is having to clean the tyre sealant off the wheel before replacing the tyre so maybe tomorrow, Monday morning they'll just plug it.
I'm happy to try them plugging it and with TPMS and individual tyre pressure readouts for each wheel I will know if the tyre is loosing pressure so no danger and the compressor pump is in the boot to pump it up if it looses pressure.

CiniO

The high horse brigade wrote: »

They'll just remove the screw and plug it, may not even have to remove the wheel to do it

That's probably worst idea.
Those plugs don't last.

If op wants to have it done properly, tyre should be taken off the rim, screw removed and patched from the inside of the tyre. The refitted and balanced.

greasepalm

Been using lace plugs for 20 years and no issues,tyre sealer once used i dont think are repairable?
every motorist should carry a 12v compressor to pump up a tyre.

tphase

greasepalm wrote: »

Been using lace plugs for 20 years and no issues,tyre sealer once used i dont think are repairable?
every motorist should carry a 12v compressor to pump up a tyre.

same here, never had a problem with a plug, they've lasted the lifetime of the tyre.
the internal patch is a better job but I can do a plug repair myself

JustJoe7240

CiniO wrote: »

That's probably worst idea.
Those plugs don't last.

If op wants to have it done properly, tyre should be taken off the rim, screw removed and patched from the inside of the tyre. The refitted and balanced.

That may be the best fix, but serious overkill, a plug, installed correctly will be more than sufficient

DaveyDave

Got a screw in the tyre last October, a week after picking up the new car. Got it sorted on my lunch break the next day and haven't had any issues since!

Not sure if it's related to a plug but my mam had a puncture and her insurance sent one of the lads a mobile truck out who plugged the tyre, ended up going flat again not long after that. Didn't mention it being a temporary fix or anything.

lawred2

Anyone to recommend for the job around North Dublin?

DaveyDave

lawred2 wrote: »

Anyone to recommend for the job around North Dublin?

No issues with Alex Auto Service or 7 Day Auto in Damastown, just off the N3 if you're around the Blanch area. Probably a bit out of the way for most people though

greasepalm

DaveyDave wrote: »

Got a screw in the tyre last October, a week after picking up the new car. Got it sorted on my lunch break the next day and haven't had any issues since!

Not sure if it's related to a plug but my mam had a puncture and her insurance sent one of the lads a mobile truck out who plugged the tyre, ended up going flat again not long after that. Didn't mention it being a temporary fix or anything.

If cut hole was a slice rather than round then yes i could see it going down,did he spray it after with soapy water?

Henry Ford III

Plugs are fine if done properly and can and will last the service life of the tyre.

ION08

lawred2 wrote: »

Anyone to recommend for the job around North Dublin?

Discount tyres in Rosemount.

Patched my Pirelli from the inside. perfect ever since.

orm0nd

CiniO wrote: »

That's probably worst idea.
Those plugs don't last.

If op wants to have it done properly, tyre should be taken off the rim, screw removed and patched from the inside of the tyre. The refitted and balanced.

Always use plugs here and never any issues, got different sizes/grades for different tyres,

common sense prevails of course and I dont condone or advise dodgy repairs

rivegauche

Tyre outlet won't plug my tire because they say it is over H speed rated although my car doesn't reach even close to the speed rating of the tyre.
They say it is against the law to plug it.
I'm getting a new tyre whether I like it or not...at least I'm not paying for it.

Expensive to get a puncture these days; New tyre and it'll be 30 quid for a new 300ml OEM bottle of sealant.

josip

Got a screw in the right rear a few months ago.
Ordered a plug kit from Amazon for €10.
First time doing a DIY job, but it's stayed up since.
Touch wood.

tcawley29

josip wrote: »

Got a screw in the right rear a few months ago.
Ordered a plug kit from Amazon for €10.
First time doing a DIY job, but it's stayed up since.
Touch wood.

I was amazed with how easy they were to do myself when I got my first kit
The plug lasted until the end of the tyre's life too

Heres Johnny

I've got hex head screws in tyres loads of times a place I call into for work use them in their workshop and they have a habit of turning up outside the front of building where I park.

Funny the tyre goes down very slowly only I've a tyre pressure monitor in the e60 I wouldn't even know.

My tyre guy never had a problem fixing it for me

lawred2

Got it plugged in Clarehall for a tenner

Relief

ION08

should have gotten it patched for the sake of a fiver

Odelay

ION08 wrote: »

should have gotten it patched for the sake of a fiver

Have never know a plug to fail in that situation. Wouldn't see the point in fiddling around with the tyre for a patch.

Esel

ION08 wrote: »

should have gotten it patched for the sake of a fiver

I'd say they patched it.