Rik398 Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Hey Folks, Walking to my bike after work, spotted a screw in the tyre. In a way I was rather happy about the situation, due to mu puncture repair kit that has been unused until this point. I unscrewed the screw from the tyre, waiting for the air to come out, and... nothing.The 'puncture' is on the edge of the tyre, but not the very edge, or the sidewall. It was a fairly big screw, but must have gone in at an angle and not actually punctured the tyre. So, what to do now? Soap test reveals no air coming out at all, so assuming the pressures remain constant, what would you do? My thoughts are1) push a hole all the way through and plug it. 2) replace it3) not punctured so do nothing. I literally use the bike for commuting at the moment, no hard weekend riding at the moment. The tyre has a fair amount of tred left on it. Due to it being Thursday, it is possible that the tyre may not be ordered in time to be fitted over the weekend. At the moment, at the very least I will run it until next weekend, but is it possible its fine? Normally I would replace, but it looks as though its gone along the face of the tyre, rather than in it as such. Thoughts? Quote
Guest Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Hey Folks, The 'puncture' is on the edge of the tyre, That is an instant 'DO NOT REPAIR'. which by happy chance isn't necessary anyway. lucky you. Quote
mealexme Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 on the sidewall, I'd replace it perssonally Quote
eastanglianbiker Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 alex slow down with the reading the op says its not on the edge or sidewall but yes if it was i would agree and say replace it but as its in the tread area then leave it alone and carry on Quote
Gadgey Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 I vote replace the tyre,especially if its the front.Its a weak point in a vital place,why risk it. Quote
Mr Fro Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 If it were me... I'd pump it up to 40-50 psi and see what happened. If it holds I'd continue to use it. Quote
fq-craigus Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 The only thing you need to be concerned by is if the screw has touched the chord, if it has then moisture will get in and corrode therefore make it weak. I would presonally drill a hole 5 mm or so the same size as repair rubber and glue some in there to seal it. Quote
oldie59 Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 I would force some glue into the hole using a small screwdriver which will seal the hole, then put some tyre selant such as Gloop into the tyre Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted October 21, 2015 Posted October 21, 2015 If it were me... I'd pump it up to 40-50 psi and see what happened. If it holds I'd continue to use it. Quote
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