just pulled 2" screw out of my tyre

[jibcl500]

As above, the screw was right in the middle of the tyre, it looks like the kind of screw that holds a plug socket on the wall, quite blunt. tyre is a 255x45x18 can I get it fixed or is it a new tyre??????

jib

 

[television]

As above, the screw was right in the middle of the tyre, it looks like the kind of screw that holds a plug socket on the wall, quite blunt. tyre is a 255x45x18 can I get it fixed or is it a new tyre??????

jib

No trouble at all in fixing that, it is the sidewalls that cant be fixed

 

[wireman]

The repaired tyre will not be as stong as an undamaged one, refit it on the rear since a blowout is nicer on a rear tyre. if the tyre has any apreciable wear replacement is the best bet.

 

[David Nock]

As above, the screw was right in the middle of the tyre, it looks like the kind of screw that holds a plug socket on the wall, quite blunt. tyre is a 255x45x18 can I get it fixed or is it a new tyre??????

jib

I've marvelled at the fantastic knowledge of you guys on this site, Parrot, Television, Black, Jberks, the man in the mountains of Spain, D Pemb (Glow Man).Thank you all. Perhaps I can repay you in some small way now. A plug is a plug, an electrical socket is an electrical socket, different things. The screw will be an M3.5 chromed socket screw if its what you think it is. There now, I feel more "in the team" after that.
Seriously guys you are all superb and perhaps I can speak for all the juniors who have mechanical knowledge but not the Merc expertise, all your help and advice is much appreciated.
David.

 

[MIW615]

The repaired tyre will not be as stong as an undamaged one, refit it on the rear since a blowout is nicer on a rear tyre.

If you do put it on the rear I would put the other front tyre on the rear as well.

 

[jibcl500]

Think I will go the safe route and just replace both rear tyres, dont like the idea of a 2 ton car at 100mph running a fixed tyre. the rears look a little ready for replacement anyway.

jib

 

[Phil D]

good move I think - tyres are in my view 50 % rubber and 50% in the head - if you're not happy with the thought of a repaired tyre it will niggle away endlessly - If they're getting to the point where replacement would be soonish then go for it

 

[Mike J]

Think I will go the safe route and just replace both rear tyres, dont like the idea of a 2 ton car at 100mph running a fixed tyre. the rears look a little ready for replacement anyway.

jib

Best bet by far.
Have just replaced 2 front tyres due to a "N0 8 40mm wood screw twin threaded brass plated;-) " through the tread but like you felt easier replacing rather than repairing.
An expensive buisness but I can replace money.
Mike