What's this sticking out between my wheel and tire?

SS32 · 04-15-2009, 08:04 PM

These are sticking out on all 4 corners; the driver's side front is the worst. At first, I thought it was metal because it has rust stains on it, but it seems to be plastic. I've never seen anything like this on a tire, so is it coming from the wheel? I pulled on it a little and it didn't budge, but I didn't want to hurt anything because I don't have a clue what it is.

drvai · 04-15-2009, 08:44 PM

I had the same thing in one of the tires. It was like a plastic sticking out. I pulled it and nothing has happened.

I first thought it was a seal or something, but the tire maintains the air

GregW / Oregon · 04-15-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SS32

These are sticking out on all 4 corners; the driver's side front is the worst. At first, I thought it was metal because it has rust stains on it, but it seems to be plastic. I've never seen anything like this on a tire, so is it coming from the wheel? I pulled on it a little and it didn't budge, but I didn't want to hurt anything because I don't have a clue what it is.

You don't give much information--new tires? New car? I don't know offhand, but i think it would be safe to pull hard with pliers. Alternatively, cut carefully with a sharp razor knife, avoiding cutting into the tire..

SS32 · 04-16-2009, 06:38 AM

Not a new car, and this is my second set of tires. I never saw anything like this with the first set. I'll try and get a better picture.

d_dot · 04-16-2009, 06:55 AM

its just a sticker with a barcode and some numbers on it. it prolly corresponds to that tire model number. i peeled mine off before they were mounted only cause i happened to see them. nothing to worry about

AwesomeM3 · 04-16-2009, 08:19 AM

I had the same thing on one of my tires, but the plastic thingy wasn't as long. Probably nothing to worry about.

SS32 · 04-16-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by d_dot

its just a sticker with a barcode and some numbers on it. it prolly corresponds to that tire model number. i peeled mine off before they were mounted only cause i happened to see them. nothing to worry about

You're right. I looked at the other side and I can barely make out a bar code; most of it has been rubbed off. I tried pulling it out with some pliers, but it just broke. I'm guessing they're coming out when the tires start to heat up.

This is the back side

KANdaddy · 04-16-2009, 12:33 PM

Dude! I pulled that out of my tire and about 5 minutes later my tire exploded, destroying my car!!!!

swamp2 · 04-16-2009, 01:52 PM

I had to use a razor to remove one.

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drvai Major 135 Rep 1,274 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I had the same thing in one of the tires. It was like a plastic sticking out. I pulled it and nothing has happened. I first thought it was a seal or something, but the tire maintains the air
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SS32 Major 156 Rep 1,429 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Not a new car, and this is my second set of tires. I never saw anything like this with the first set. I'll try and get a better picture. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns
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