Thread: Screw in tyre — to remove or not?

I would take it out and if it is only a short screw and the tyre doesn't leak after it is removed all is good, If it does leak shove a plug in there.

Plugs for road are illegal and can be dangerous.

Drive to tyre store, take it out... if it’s. A problem you are where it can be fixed

For safety's sake and peace of mind, I would take it to a tyre store and sort it there. You definitely don't want to be driving around with something embedded in your tyres.

We get quite a few in our vans,driving on building sites doesn't help.

What we do is get some soapy water,put it around the screw,using a small paint brush.Also give the screw a push with a large screwdriver,if no bubbles,then pull it out and check for bubbles again.

No bubbles,all good.


Bubbles,off to the local tyre guy.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Plugs for road are illegal and can be dangerous.

Drive to tyre store, take it out... if it’s. A problem you are where it can be fixed

My tyre fellow uses plugs. Why are they illegal? He tells me the ones he uses are legal.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Plugs for road are illegal and can be dangerous.

Drive to tyre store, take it out... if it’s. A problem you are where it can be fixed

If plugs were illegal then why are they readily available anywhere in Australia?
Also if you are stuck in the middle of Woop Woop with a puncture how are you going to get your tyre to the local tyre joint and get it fixed to get you going again?

There are two sorts of plugs.

Strings which are illegal and for emergency use only. Most commonly found in all tyre repair kits

Mushroom plugs which require a tyre dismount, at least one side, as they are inserted from inside the case and glued in with the correct glue

So when any tyre guy says he uses plugs and they are legal there is a 99% chance they are talking mushroom plugs.

We carry both in the repair kit and have for the last 20 years or so. Both have their place and time of use. If I need to dismount a tyre I have the kit and all is fine. Glue is replaced every 12 months

Rob

Originally Posted by trout1105

If plugs were illegal then why are they readily available anywhere in Australia?
Also if you are stuck in the middle of Woop Woop with a puncture how are you going to get your tyre to the local tyre joint and get it fixed to get you going again?

I haven't a clue if tyre plugs are illegal or not but there are lots off items that you can purchase that may not be legal for raid use. It's up to the purchaser to ensure its fitted and used in the right environment..

Tyre plugs
Wheel spacers
>2" spring lift
>2" diameter tyres
Replacement headlight assemblies
And the list goes on.

Me, well I have carried tyre plugs for years, never needed them myself but did help a club member out years ago who had a puncture. Never fave it a second thought if they are legal or not.