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Tire question: how deep can a nail or screw go into a tire before it's considered dangerous?

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Old 11-29-2005, 11:30 AM
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Default Tire question: how deep can a nail or screw go into a tire before it's considered dangerous?
I found a screw in my front passenger tire (~10k miles) last week and ended up pulling it out with a key. Luckily it went into the thickest part of the tire, but the screw being approximately 1/2 inch long I'm afraid it nearly went all the way. So far there hasnt been any loss of tire pressure, but I am weary of it blowing at high speeds or hard impact. Should I have this patched up? and how?
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Old 11-29-2005, 11:33 AM
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Default If its not leaking now I wouldn't really worry about it.
If it didn't go all the way thru they wont even patch it.
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Old 11-29-2005, 11:35 AM
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Default shoulda never pulled it out
Id have it plugged and patched from the inside asap. but thats just me.
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If its a 1/16" from breaking the inner wall, I'd be concerned.
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Default if it aint leakin, dont pull it out. i drove from NYC to Toronto and back with screws ...
in three of my tires.
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unknowingly, i drove with a screw in for so long, its head was completely worn out by pavement.
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patch it from inside, do not plug it
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