Nut, not nail on Continental RFT back right tire

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 12:43 AM

Got a nut, not a nail, in my right back tire. The nut is in the tread. What should I do? Don't want to buy another tire. Can I fix this tire and drive like normal again (120 mph). I need to drive my car today.

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

Got a nut, not a nail, in my right back tire. The nut is in the tread. What should I do? Don't want to buy another tire. Can I fix this tire and drive like normal again (120 mph). I need to drive my car today.

Take it out?

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 12:46 AM

I hear the air coming out but I can still drive. I want to know if I can fix it instead of buying a new one. Only 1200 miles on it.

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

I hear the air coming out but I can still drive. I want to know if I can fix it instead of buying a new one. Only 1200 miles on it.

The nut is in the tread... So, there is a hole?

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 12:51 AM

sorry, is a bolt. Is thicker than a nail.

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 12:53 AM

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sorry, is a bolt. Is thicker than a nail.

That's a tough one; can you feel loss of grip and TC coming on?

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 12:55 AM

Yes my TPM light is on the whole time I'm driving. I do feel like im low on tire in the back when driving. No driving more htan 50 mph right now until i know what to do.

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 12:57 AM

It looks like you're going to have to change that tire or repair it.

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 12:59 AM

So it can be repaired? How>?

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

So it can be repaired? How>?

I'm not sure specifically, but, if you take it in I'm sure they can patch it... But, it wouldn't drive the same.

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 01:02 AM

So the patch is no good then to drive it another 20k miles.

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

So the patch is no good then to drive it another 20k miles.

I doubt it'll hold up for 20,000 miles... I guess you're only option is to get a new tire.

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 01:05 AM

Wow, so I would go tomorrow and get a patch on it. How will I notice a difference in performance?

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

Wow, so I would go tomorrow and get a patch on it. How will I notice a difference in performance?

The difference will not be that great unless you are racing / drifting / doing burnouts / etc.

Driving from A to B, the tire should hold up fine.

Good luck.

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 01:11 AM

Yes, put my car to 80 to 120 mph in highway and take tight turns. Would it hold?

.:bHd:. · 02-15-2008, 01:12 AM

You're gonna risk your life for a couple of hundred dollars?

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 01:13 AM

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Yes, put my car to 80 to 120 mph in highway and take tight turns. Would it hold?

I wouldn't go that fast, espeically because the tires have different grip levels (the one with the patch/bolt has lower grip than the left side).

I would ultimately just replace the tire, if not both rear tires.

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 01:16 AM

I see. I will then order my tire tomorrow from tirerack if thats the cheapest option, didn't get the tire warranty. But for now, I will patch it in the morning and drive for a week carefully. I always though a patch will patch you wheel like normal.

Alpine · 02-15-2008, 01:18 AM

lol I read this thread title and was like what? He got an acorn stuck in his tire?

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by AltecBX

I see. I will then order my tire tomorrow from tirerack if thats the cheapest option, didn't get the tire warranty. But for now, I will patch it in the morning and drive for a week carefully. I always though a patch will patch you wheel like normal.

Not 100% like normal, but it's fine if you drive the speed limit and keep DSC on.

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Originally Posted by Alpine

lol I read this thread title and was like what? He got an acorn stuck in his tire?

At first I thought he had something like an almond stuck in his wheel, I was like: "Just take it out..." hahah

... And then I realized air was leaking.

AltecBX · 02-15-2008, 01:20 AM

lol, na is a bolt; about the 3 times thicker than a nail.

Pimp Star · 02-15-2008, 01:22 AM

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lol, na is a bolt; about the 3 times thicker than a nail.

Don't try and fix that. I recommend getting a new tire.

Have fun

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