Any suggestions on this tiny screw ?

[FLBuckeye]

Hopefully the pic shows that it's a tiny Phillips poss wood screw ?
I just happened to notice it.......I'll probably leave it in, because it looks like it's not longer than that part of the tread.....but i suppose I could pull it out and patch it if necessary.
Anyone else picking up a lot of nails or screws ?
TIA

Sorry about the pic, it was hard to get a view that far in, and holding the camera still. But that pinpoint looking gray thing is the screw......Hopefully the pic hosts right.

 

[svt-tmleader]

I would pull it. That part of the tire is really thick, I don't think it would have gone through.

 

[coleman]

you're screwed! :lol1:

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

Pull it now and see if it leaks. You don't want it coming out on the freeway. Could be disasterous. ;-)

 

[03DOHC]

I'd pull into a Goodyear Tire dealer and then yank the sucker!

 

[cook01vert]

A tire place can plug that,no problem.

Matt.

 

[BrianR]

Originally posted by coleman
you're screwed! :lol1:

:lol:

 

[harry gilbert]

Pull the screw. A Cobra is supposed to go "Sssss"

 

[kom]

If I'm not mistaken, you should have a road hazard warranty on those tires....

 

[Blue03Cobra]

Originally posted by kom
If I'm not mistaken, you should have a road hazard warranty on those tires....

The manufacturer's warranty does not include road hazard. I paid around $100 to add it...retail at the Gouge-year store is over $400 apiece.

 

[bender460]

The lugs WILL clear a 1/2" screw. If it's a new tire.I got screwed two days after buying my Cobra.:thumbsup:

 

[jumpinjackflash]

When doing the Magnaflow install, I noticed a screw in one of the front tires. I took it to Discount Tire and had them plug it, balance all 4 tires, and rotate them for $30. This was at about 2400 miles. The balance helped smooth things out and the rotation was due. Mine was between the lugs, but the plug gives me peace of mind.

 

[edz]

Do not plug it. Take it to a reputable tire store that patches. Have them take the tire off (if it is punctured through) and apply a patch to the inside. While plugs work on a normal car, they downgrade the Z rated tires on HP cars. Also find a store that does "road force balances" instead of just the spin.

 

[King Cobra 03]

pull the screw, get it patched from the inside of the tire, and go home happy:thumbsup: