I hear a thumping when I drive and there is hardly a slow leak thus far.
2007-07-07 00:44:48 · 13 answers · asked by anonme 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As long as the screw is not in the side wall it can be repaird.
The thumping could be a flat spot or a bulge in the belts. If it's thumping and not "clicking" the thump is from the tire not the screw and I'd replace the tire.
2007-07-07 00:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by noobienoob2000 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Really depends on how big the screw hole is. But change to your spare (if you have one) and get it fixed right away. The longer you wait the more damage you are causing and the less chance of a repair.
Michelin says that tire hole under 1/4 of an inch can be fixed. Also recommends going to a service station that will remove your tire and inspect the inside for damage before fixing it. (Some places will use a plug, which does not require removal, and will cost less, but you don't know what is going on inside the tire.)
2007-07-07 07:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most punctures on today's glass-belted or steel-belted radial tires can be safely patched or plugged for continued use with peace of mind. The only exception is when the puncture is on the side wall of the tire, then it is recommended to have the tire replaced. Most service stations can patch or plug it for you for a small fee between $15-$25, depending on the gas station. Or you can go to Walmart and buy a tire plug kit for less than $10 and the kit is good for at least 6 plugs. Plugging a tire puncture is fairly easy to do. Leave the nail in the tire, do not pull out screw or nail, drive to Walmart or K-Mart and buy tire plug kit and a plier to pull out nail, drive to gas station with air, pre-lube tire plug, use plier to pull out nail or screw, use plug cleaner to clean the puncture, quickly insert the tire plug, fill tire with air. The plug in my punctured tire has been there for the past 2 years and has not gave me any leak problems.
2007-07-07 07:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by Maikah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can leave the screw in there and hope or, get to a tire repair center, they usually charge about ten to fifteen dollars to "plug" a tire.
2007-07-07 07:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Theres a kit available to do it yourself. It just involves inserting a special plug.
Have a look on eBay. You tools and a dozen or so plugs so will come in handy for future use.
You're looking at about 10.00 sterling if in UK but available worldwide.
2007-07-07 07:59:40 · answer #5 · answered by happysaks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the tire can be plugged and patched from the inside and be as good as new
2007-07-07 09:53:08 · answer #6 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The screw can be removed and the hole easily plugged...costs about $30.....I just had a tire repaired for the same thing..
2007-07-07 07:46:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to a tire repair shop. They can take it out, fix the leak and get you on your way.
2007-07-07 07:47:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
take it back to where you bought it, or even just a local garage, you may be able to get it plugged. do it very soon your tire will go flat and you may damage the tire beyond repair.
2007-07-07 07:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by Pandora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, it can be patched from inside providing the screw is not within about 2 inchs to the sidewall
2007-07-07 07:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by smars442002 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋