Keep reading to learn what you should (and shouldn’t) do if you find yourself in this situation. In this article, we will explore the reasons why your tire screw may not be causing a leak We will discuss the anatomy of a tire, how tire screws can penetrate without causing a leak, and what to do if you do have a leak. Pulled a short screw out of a tire, no leak, what should i do Go to a tire store and get them to poke a hole through and plug it. But the situation had me wondering what was the right way to address such situations.
If it starts leaking, plug it If it doesn’t leak, you got lucky I’ve had both happen to me right before road trips Make sure you have the ability to air the tire back up before pulling the screw out Since plugging it won’t happen until after all the air leaks out. I was doing my weekly tire inspection on my 2023 4runner and found this screw embedded in the right rear tire (original bridgestone dueler)
Learn what to do if you find a screw in your tire, whether it is leaking or not Find out how to get the screw out, how to patch the hole, and how to avoid blowouts and ruining your tire.
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