Screws found in 2 of my tyres. Should I replace all 4?

[IvorBiggun2]

Has the op checked out if he lives near a tyre repair business?

 

 

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Woman Spills Screws To Boost Tyre Repair Business

A 36-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly scattering screws on a main road in Hua Hin in an effort to bring more business to her husband’s tyre repair shop.

Friday 6 March 2015

 

 

[baz69er]

On 12/18/2021 at 10:32 PM, pgrahmm said:

Personally, I wouldn't trust any sidewall patch - even a hot boot...The sidewalk is designed to roll & flex to keep the tread surface constantly flat against the ground....It could roll that patch right off of there .....

Plugging on a side wall isn't a good idea, like you said it flexes etc.....

[transam]

Just a heads up for Mr. Thierryviteau as I think he maybe confused.

 

The encircled E on tyre sidewalls confirms the brand/construction of a tyre has passed the EU standards test.

Every tyre I have bought in LOS has the E, it is embossed onto the tyre sidewall during manufacture, and that is regardless of price.

I hope that helps you out....????

 

[transam]

1 minute ago, baz69er said:

Plugging on a side wall isn't a good idea, like you said it flexes etc.....

Correct....

https://www.national.co.uk/information/puncture-repairs

[kiwikeith]

You can have 2 in the front and 2 on the back, different brands as long as the tread patterns are the same and the size.

But why dont you put tubes in the repaired tires and put them on the back, long as the walls are not damaged they will be fine.

 

[Jimjim1]

On 12/19/2021 at 2:01 AM, Johnny Mac said:

Ford Everest, April 2018 60000km on clock, is it the right time to change the tyres? The wife says yes (of course) but I'm not convinced, and really would rather not spend the coin right now...

As a rule of thumb if you have 2mm or less tread your tyres are dangerous and will give you no traction in the rain and reduced braking under normal conditions.

In between the tread you will see a small raised area that crosses the tyre, if your tread is level with it you have less than 2mm.

Are the lives of you and your family worth the cost of new tyres or the worn out set? It’s your choice.

[transam]

41 minutes ago, Jimjim1 said:

As a rule of thumb if you have 2mm or less tread your tyres are dangerous and will give you no traction in the rain and reduced braking under normal conditions.

In between the tread you will see a small raised area that crosses the tyre, if your tread is level with it you have less than 2mm.

Are the lives of you and your family worth the cost of new tyres or the worn out set? It’s your choice.

The guy never mentioned tread depth for you to go into doom and gloom thing...

 

[digger70]

On 12/19/2021 at 4:33 PM, Liverpool Lou said:

Really, where is that the law?   Serious question.

Mixing different tread patterns across the same axle is not allowed. The identical tyre model and tread pattern must be fitted for a single axle. ... To ensure that you experience a consistent driving experience, without risking a diminished performance that often occurs when mixing tyres.May 28, 2561 BE 

 

Don’t mix tyres across the same axle – it’s dangerous, and can be illegal.

28MAY

By Tom Boote

As your tyre and automotive specialists, the Protyre team offer an unrivalled wealth of experience and expertise to UK mototrists. We know pretty much everything there is to know about tyres, including the variations and subtleties you’ll find between the wide array of different tyres on the market. It’s why our tyre team can offer you expert, impartial tyre advice.

Conversely – but unsurprisingly – for the vast majority of drivers, the view is that all tyres are more or less the same. Why? “Because they look the same”. It’s a common misconception, since, to the inexperienced eye, tyres can all appear to look the same as one another. But the truth is somewhat different, and vitally important to be aware of.

Why? Because, whether on purpose or by accident, if you mix tyres – particularly across the same axle – you could end up not just endangering your driver safety, but also find yourself on the wrong side of the law.
 

Differences between tyre types

So there are basically two differences between tyre types. The most obvious one – because it can be seen if you look carefully – is the variation in tyre tread patterns. Different premium tyre manufacturers, such as Continental, manufacture their own distinct tyre tread designs. If you were to spend some time looking at different tread designs, you’d soon notice the variations, and realise just how different these patterns are from each another... but more on this later.

The second, more significant difference, is the tyre construction itself. For the UK’s millions of car and van drivers, there are two main tyre build types that are fitted to their vehicles. These variations in build type are known as cross-ply and radial-ply. Each one has its own strengths and weaknesses, since they are designed and built to deal with the severe stresses of driving in different ways.

And it’s because of these different build and handling characteristics that you should never mix and fit them together, especially on the same axle. And don’t forget that just as the different tyre manufacturers create their own tread pattern designs, their tyres are also made using different compounds. These differ from one tyre maker to another, with each manufacturer having their own unique tyre compound ‘recipe’. It’s another reason why tyres perform differently from each other, and why it’s not a good idea to mix your tyres.

[schultzlivgthai]

Hell it’s Thailand, anything goes! Unless you are driving a speed sports car you’ll be fine. Just make sure you get a comparable tire, like the speed and load rating, 

[Jimjim1]

2 hours ago, transam said:

The guy never mentioned tread depth for you to go into doom and gloom thing...

Pray tell, at what point did I go into “ doom and gloom “?

my reply was entirely based on available technology relating to safe tread depth of tyres, nothing more than that.

Maybe you are just a reactionary

[transam]

13 hours ago, Jimjim1 said:

Pray tell, at what point did I go into “ doom and gloom “?

my reply was entirely based on available technology relating to safe tread depth of tyres, nothing more than that.

Maybe you are just a reactionary

Perhaps I am, but you quoted the obvious that had already been pointed out, and finished with an unnecessary doom/feel guilty comment which was not relevant. ????

I also question your statement that 2mm of tread is dangerous, in the UK the legal limit is 1.6mm. 

[Jimjim1]

7 hours ago, transam said:

I also question your statement that 2mm of tread is dangerous, in the UK the legal limit is 1.6mm. 

You are correct about the legal limit in the U.K. being 1.6mm however all of the motoring organisations and other EXPERTS agree that 2mm should mean the end of tyre life for safety.

It has been shown that as tyres wear down they begin to lose traction and breaking ability they can also cause the car to aquaplane in wet conditions 

Tyres usually begin life at 8mm and even you must agree that when 75% of the tyre is gone at 2mm one is in the realm of danger, and that was the only point I was trying to make.

Now for the “ doom and gloom “ Having re read my post I can see where you are coming from, and it was caused by predictive text and I missed it, my post should have read “ it’s A choice and not YOUR choice, however a little latitude and understanding on your part instead of unnecessary reaction would have been better, after all many posters have this little problem in there replies and miss some text in the same way as I did but do not turn it off because predictive text can also be helpful, thankfully most of us are intelligent enough to realise this.

Regarding others having said the same as me, to them I apologise if indeed I did, my reply was given on the first page after reading the initial post, I did not and have not read any other replies.

Finally out of respect for every other road user and pedestrian I know at what point I will change my tyres and it is not at 1.6 or 2mm tread depth, and as a result I will not enter into any further discussion on the matter.

Merry Christmas

[Thunglom]

plugging nail/screw holes is quite acceptable in most circumstances - it largely depends on where the whole is.

 

so long as yes are same size and performance spec you should e OK.

However, if they can't supply the same make, then go to someone who can.

 

Regards plugging here's some advice from the UK.

 

Here’s the normal process. Say you have a nail in your tyre (not plugged) and you take it for repair. This is what happens or at least, should happen:

If the nail has penetrated the shoulder or sidewall, then you can pretty well guarantee they won’t repair it. Damage in these areas greatly increases the chances of a blowout.

If the nail is within the tread area and the tread is above the wear indicators, they’ll probably repair it.

A reputable dealer will remove the tyre from the rim. They’ll inspect the inside of the tyre for damage and assess whether it’s okay to repair.

They’ll also be able to see if the tyre has been driven on while flat. This can cause damage to the sidewall, greatly increasing the chances of a blowout.

If the hole is larger than 6mm (¼”), they usually won’t repair it. Why? Because the damage to the tyre casing will most likely be too great.

If it’s okay to repair, they’ll fill the hole with rubber then use a mushroom patch from the inside for maximum strength.

https://topwiretraveller.com/tyre-plugs/

 

Edited December 22, 2021 by Thunglom