Need Quick Advise!

BMW M3 561 · 02-10-2010, 09:17 AM

So I have a screw in my tire, however I am NOT losing any air. I will post a picture below. What should I do?

1. Leave the screw in the tire
2. Take out the screw and patch the tire
3. Buy a new tire

Of course BMW told me to buy a new tire...

http://twitpic.com/12egzs

montreal red · 02-10-2010, 09:43 AM

take the nail out and patch it... but just take note that the tire will be more susceptible to a blow out when put under high stress (when track driving for example). so if you track a lot, its better to change the tires completely. if its only for street driving than a patch would be just fine.

darkmercury · 02-10-2010, 09:45 AM

Have it taken off and patched.

Optherion · 02-10-2010, 10:12 AM

That will cost you maybe $20 for a patch. Just patch it.

Now tell me more about these pictures!?! (sorry to be nosy lol)

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BMW M3 561 · 02-10-2010, 05:30 PM

my friends toys..

Paddy · 02-10-2010, 06:05 PM

I believe you lose your speed rating when you patch a tire. Be careful if you plan on using this patched tire for a track day.

BMW M3 561 · 02-10-2010, 07:39 PM

Thanks. brought it to a tire plus and they said since it's not leaking leaving the screw in the tire. I am going to have to get new tires soon anyway, so i guess i'll just wait till my tire does start losing air.

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BMW M3 561 Private 13 Rep 77 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delray Beach iTrader: (0)	Need Quick Advise! So I have a screw in my tire, however I am NOT losing any air. I will post a picture below. What should I do? 1. Leave the screw in the tire 2. Take out the screw and patch the tire 3. Buy a new tire Of course BMW told me to buy a new tire... http://twitpic.com/12egzs Last edited by BMW M3 561; 02-10-2010 at 09:28 AM..
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02-10-2010, 09:43 AM	#2
montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	take the nail out and patch it... but just take note that the tire will be more susceptible to a blow out when put under high stress (when track driving for example). so if you track a lot, its better to change the tires completely. if its only for street driving than a patch would be just fine. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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darkmercury Private First Class 13 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Have it taken off and patched.
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Optherion Lieutenant 46 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Prancing Horse Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal & Vegas iTrader: (0)	That will cost you maybe $20 for a patch. Just patch it. Now tell me more about these pictures!?! (sorry to be nosy lol) 599 __________________ Current Stable: 6 Drivers + 5 Projects
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BMW M3 561 Private 13 Rep 77 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delray Beach iTrader: (0)	my friends toys..
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02-10-2010, 06:05 PM	#6
Paddy Captain 74 Rep 664 Posts Drives: 18' M2, AW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I believe you lose your speed rating when you patch a tire. Be careful if you plan on using this patched tire for a track day. __________________
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02-10-2010, 07:39 PM	#7
BMW M3 561 Private 13 Rep 77 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delray Beach iTrader: (0)	Thanks. brought it to a tire plus and they said since it's not leaking leaving the screw in the tire. I am going to have to get new tires soon anyway, so i guess i'll just wait till my tire does start losing air.
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