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[stefan]

Just got a shipment of tires from Sonic MS via Tirerack USA. Found a little present in one of the tires.

It's almost 3/4" long (pretty hardcore thumbtack), and went straight into the tread block. No hissing or noticeable loss of pressure (yet, will recheck). Filling the tire seems excessive.. but, how would I proceed? Any advice is appreciated.

Thankfully, it's still winter here. So I have until spring to figure this one out.

[Cal@Sonic MS]

Sorry to hear that happened to you Stefan. We will take care of this with the shipping company and make sure you are properly reimbursed.

[stefan]

Thanks Cal!

I just want to figure out if it's something I really need to pursue. But since the tire isn't losing any air, I wonder if it's a big deal at all. I do plan on tracking these tires.. so it could be a concern. If it were the sidewall, obviously that is an issue. But I think that since it's in the tread block, it might not be a big deal.

Hankook Canada suggests it might be unsafe.. trying to get a firm answer from them.

[stefan]

As it turns out, this "builder's tack" is enough to damage a tire beyond track usability. Just a heads up for everyone out there. 3/4" through the tread block is just barely long enough. Now to get a new tire...