So while visiting my pop today, I noticed a screw in his front right tire on his Cadi DTS



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You guys think that this could be patched or plugged? Or would he need replacement? The screw is about 2 inches long and air started to escape as we pulled it out so I screwed it back in quickly.

Reason I ask is because it is so close to the sidewall

 

Replace. Can't fix something on the shoulder.

 

+1 on replacing. It's basically on the sidewall.

 

crap thanks

 

Nope.. I've had several much lower on the side. Take it a reputable tire shop. If they say replace, tell them to fuck off.

I think you can patch, any lower, plug. As long as you don't mind a bent slim jim sticking out.

 

replace. not worth the risk, let your pops have peace of mind, especially on these nyc streets $150 doesn't compare to peace of mind on a new tire

 

I had the same type of screw in my tire because the dealer doesn't sweep their floors.

Turned out it wasn't even long enough to pierce the outer rubber.

Might be nothing.

 

Patch wont work, at least at firestone, i've had it farther away though. I think its too close to the side to plug as well since there's a lot more pressure there especially when you are turning.

Also if there's a nail in the tire, leave it in there, dont attempt to pull it out. Normally it will hold the air good enough for you to take it to a tire shop nearby.

 

Yea I think I'll just take him to get it replaced tomorrow. I don't want him driving around with a plug or patch near the sidewall now that I think of it.

 

The sidewall flexes too much for a patch to hold and at that angle, it won't sit flat.
You can probably plug it and have it hold but I wouldn't. I don't touch anything 1-2" from the sidewall. Too much of a liability.

 

 

I got "screwed" last year and had to replace the tire...

 

 

Replace. Too close to the edge

 

This nail is closer to the shoulder portion.... which shouldn't be patched.

 

I'd try a patch 1st. I also have had damage in this area. It was close, but it was just enough to patch. Held for well over 2 years. Problem is most tires shops will not do it for liability reasons.

 

^ - Yep. I'd send them home. Or quote them for a new tire.

 

I'd have the tire shop pull the screw to see if it was long enough to pierce the tire all the way through.
If the screw went all the way through, your father should get a new tire.
If not, your father need not get a new tire.

 

Lol, for the 3rd time, the screw has pierced the tire. Air came out when we started to pull the screw out.

Thanks again all

 

you'll be fine plug it

 

Neither. Leave the screw in place since the tire isn't leaking.

 

If the other tire on that axle has less than 1/2 left, I usually replace the other tire as well. This is optional, but I am pretty picky when it comes to tires.

But as the others have mentioned, replacing the tire is the safest option here. No legitimate tire shop will patch that damage, though you could try a plug yourself but YMMV.

 

replace it, your life is worth more than a $200 tire

 

Thanks again all, he is all set after a trip to Mavis tire this morning.

That screw cost him $170...sucks but what can you do

 

Did he keep it as a spare?