A screw in my tyre

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This morning I noticed a screw in the left rear tyre of my car. Unsure of how deep it is or how long the screw is, although there's a fairly large amount of it sticking out. It's lodged in the threading. The tyre isn't deflating (yet).

What do I do?
 
vicv said:
This morning I noticed a screw in the left rear tyre of my car. Unsure of how deep it is or how long the screw is, although there's a fairly large amount of it sticking out. It's lodged in the threading. The tyre isn't deflating (yet).

What do I do?
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Depending on willingness to DIY:

Take it to a tyre place and ask them to remove and plug
OR
Remove it yourself and plug the hole with one of these:
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which you should be able to pick up just about anywhere for less than 50 bucks.
 
This happened to me last week. Went directly to my local Tiger Wheels before more damage occurred. There was no sidewall damage so a simple tire repair with a plug was possible. Cost about R95.
 
garyc said:
This happened to me last week. Went directly to my local Tiger Wheels before more damage occurred. There was no sidewall damage so a simple tire repair with a plug was possible. Cost about R95.
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How long does the repair take?
 
And make sure you check the repair every now and then to see if it is still plugged and solid.

When it comes to tyres, I just don't play around. I rather replace with new ones if i'm not confident in the repair, than have a blow out and accident. Its a few grand for your potential safety.
 
Some garages also do it, costs about R40.
I have had mine repaired at the local Caltex twice, and they do a decent job
 
All of the above. Save yourself the hassle and get it done asap. Especially if you are driving around, one bump could push it further in and cause it to leak out. Is there any damage to the sidewall?
 
Goto a tyre place, let them assess it for you and fix it.
That's assuming you don't know what you doing.
Last time my ambulance had a screw in it, it cost R30 to fix and took 30 minutes.
 
I prefer it that they patch it from the inside (therefore taking it off the rim) as a more reliable fix over a plug that can pull out.

But a plug that is done properly will also "merge" with the rubber if given enough time and heat to do so.

Normally <R100.
 
Thanks for all the replies. I've located a supa quick nearby that I will visit after work. They say as long as the sidewall is fine they should be able to fix it.
 
SauRoNZA said:
I prefer it that they patch it from the inside (therefore taking it off the rim) as a more reliable fix over a plug that can pull out.

But a plug that is done properly will also "merge" with the rubber if given enough time and heat to do so.

Normally <R100.
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This.

TWT removed my tyre from the rim and did an internal inspection as well. The repair was done from the inside. A garage would have saved me about R50 but there is a chance that the repair would not have been as good.

As far as the time goes - most of it was spent driving there and then waiting. The job itself was quick.
 
Drifter said:
Most garages will do it at half the price of TWT. Takes 20 mins tops.
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Jip. And most of them use the kit in the 2nd post in any case. I always carry a kit like that in the car. Problem with cars these days, you don't know about the leak/puncture until the tyre is destroyed. Happened 3 times to me already. Audi A3 twice and Golf 6.
 
Eish. Who would risk their lives on a R25 puncture repair? Go to a proper tire place; pay a few Rand more and get a proper mushroom plug. It's less than R100 and tires are actually the most important part of your car. So many people die from blow-outs.
 
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