(Pic) Screw in right rear tire. Plug? New tire? New rears? New set?

mfarrzhp · 07-04-2022, 03:43 PM

I got a screw in my tire at least three weeks ago, that's when I first noticed it. It's been sitting for 3 weeks and is still holding perfect pressure.

I just took it out for the first drive since I noticed it, about 5 miles. It still held pressure.

I don't drive crazy hard, but I regularly drive 80mph over a really long bridge on the way to work. Would be a terrible place to get a flat.

4,560 miles. I have Michelin PSS.

Any thoughts on plugging it? Should I just replace one tire since the tread is pretty good on the left rear? Replace both rears? Upgrade all 4 to Cup2s?

I wanted to switch to cup 2 for the next set, but after reading about the rocks they throw I'm having second thoughts. I won't track the car, and for my driving the PSS handle everything I throw at it. I'm leaning towards 2 new rear PSS unless someone tells me a plug (or even leaving the screw in?) should work. Im not sure the screw has gone all the way through given the tire pressure. I do occasionally get up to 100-110 for very brief stints when no car is in sight. Thanks for any input.

DCC · 07-04-2022, 03:51 PM

Looks like maybe it didn't penetrate the belt...thus no leak

mfarrzhp · 07-04-2022, 04:15 PM

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Looks like maybe it didn't penetrate the belt...thus no leak

Then would you leave it or try to pull it out with pliers?

sdhotwn · 07-04-2022, 04:42 PM

100% pull it. If it's not leaking it hasn't penetrated. If you keep driving it eventually will. If you pull it and it holds pressure you are clear. If it loses pressure you can do a plug and it'll be fine or take it to a shop and have an internal patch done which is like fifty bucks combined with remounting the tire.

aroundelway · 07-05-2022, 04:56 AM

I have two plugs in my pss set that I have installed myself. There is nothing wrong with plugs.

NYNick · 07-05-2022, 06:54 AM

I wouldn't drive around with that screw in a tire. Pull it and plug it if it leaks.

gmhl10 · 07-05-2022, 07:54 AM

Mix some water and dishwashing soap. Spray it at that area. If it bubbles, there's a leak. If it doesn't, there's no leak.

If there is a leak, it's not at the sidewall. Patching/plugging should be fine.

mfarrzhp · 07-05-2022, 08:41 AM

Thanks all. I'll attempt it this evening and see if it holds.

bdogk · 07-05-2022, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mfarrzhp

Thanks all. I'll attempt it this evening and see if it holds.

I've plugged various tires myself when tire shops wanted them replaced. Of course, unless the puncture's on or near the sidewall.

ptgltw · 07-05-2022, 10:52 AM

Pull and plug if needed. Easy peazy will hold forever.

Got f1? · 07-05-2022, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mfarrzhp

Thanks all. I'll attempt it this evening and see if it holds.

I’d advise never to pull something like this unless you or a shop is ready to plug it. I’ve had similar nails/screws hold perfect pressure then pull them to find out it did penetrate.

to_riffic · 07-05-2022, 02:42 PM

I had my pass rear plugged. Tried calling the dealer 3 times to get back to me to schedule they replace the tire, but got tired of the no-call.

FaRKle! · 07-05-2022, 03:41 PM

+1 for buying a plug kit off Amazon and doing it yourself. That's an easily repairable location.

6CylindersEveryDay · 07-05-2022, 08:23 PM

Agree on the plug in that spot. I've plugged similar and the plug was never a problem. I'd recommend twisting the plug 180° after insertion before pulling the tool back out.

medphysdave · 07-05-2022, 08:53 PM

I'd plug it. It's in a fine spot for it

Xspeedracer · 07-05-2022, 11:12 PM

Can't plug any tire within 1" of sidewall it's a liability issue for shop insurance not to mention I've seen them go into the tread and hit the inside of the sidewall when tire was removed for inspection , in the pic is a 7/16 wrench in a tire not the 10mm of course

medphysdave · 07-21-2022, 08:31 PM

What's the biggest size hole you'd reasonably plug? Tire shops say nothing bigger than 1/4". They didn't have a patch big enough for mine.

ptgltw · 07-22-2022, 08:07 AM

Plug that thing yourself mate. So easy. The hole isn't that big, don't worry about the additional flesh rubber taken off. That won't effect anything.

medphysdave · 07-22-2022, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ptgltw

Plug that thing yourself mate. So easy. The hole isn't that big, don't worry about the additional flesh rubber taken off. That won't effect anything.

Here is the dilemma. I was going to chew up the last bit of life of these tires on track. Not sure if a plugged tire on track is a great idea. I could still plug it and drive for the next couple of months and then swap the tires before track days.

ptgltw · 07-22-2022, 04:31 PM

You can drive on the track with a plugged tire no problems. Welded rim, spacers, etc... as long as it holds air and is done right.

f87CSdrifterential · 07-22-2022, 04:42 PM

If you're going to plug a high performance tire at least do it the correct way and take it to a shop that will install a plug & patch combo from the inside.

This requires dismounting the tire from the wheel, removing the obstruction, running a uniformed reaming bit through the puncture, buffing the liner, applying a vulcanizing cement, installing the plug & patch, and covering it over with an inner liner sealer.

Rope plugs or gummy plugs are great for roadside repairs when a spare or tow is not an option. They work great out on a trail as well. A self repair kit is recommended for temporary use only and many repair shops will not repair a tire that has a rope/gummy plug in it. Some states will not allow a gummy plug repair to pass state inspection.

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sdhotwn Mmmm... Bavarian 2129 Rep 1,690 Posts Drives: M2 CS, X5 45e, i3, Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Wisconsin, USA iTrader: (0)	100% pull it. If it's not leaking it hasn't penetrated. If you keep driving it eventually will. If you pull it and it holds pressure you are clear. If it loses pressure you can do a plug and it'll be fine or take it to a shop and have an internal patch done which is like fifty bucks combined with remounting the tire. __________________ M2 CS 2023 CB X5 45e 2018 i3 94 2014 Cayman S
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aroundelway Private First Class 132 Rep 111 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have two plugs in my pss set that I have installed myself. There is nothing wrong with plugs.
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NYNick First Lieutenant 721 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 74 tii 78 SC 20 M2CS Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't drive around with that screw in a tire. Pull it and plug it if it leaks. __________________ 2020 M2 CS 1978 911 SC 1988 Landcruiser
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gmhl10 First Lieutenant 385 Rep 367 Posts Drives: Not a M2 CS Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Mix some water and dishwashing soap. Spray it at that area. If it bubbles, there's a leak. If it doesn't, there's no leak. If there is a leak, it's not at the sidewall. Patching/plugging should be fine.
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mfarrzhp Captain 1493 Rep 901 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Competition Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X2 28i (Da ... [5.50] 2020 BMW X5 [6.00] 2020 BMW M2 CS [10.00]	Thanks all. I'll attempt it this evening and see if it holds.
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ptgltw Lieutenant Colonel 3780 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: BMW M's Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Pull and plug if needed. Easy peazy will hold forever. __________________ 1995 LTW: Modified by BMW NA Factory team from new M2 CS: CF Buckets & more (track toy)
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to_riffic Lieutenant General 3028 Rep 13,775 Posts Drives: rwd Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (38)	I had my pass rear plugged. Tried calling the dealer 3 times to get back to me to schedule they replace the tire, but got tired of the no-call. __________________ ~loud noises~
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6CylindersEveryDay Private First Class 340 Rep 184 Posts Drives: BMW M2 CS, VW Golf R Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Agree on the plug in that spot. I've plugged similar and the plug was never a problem. I'd recommend twisting the plug 180° after insertion before pulling the tool back out.
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medphysdave Brigadier General 4592 Rep 4,690 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	I'd plug it. It's in a fine spot for it
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Xspeedracer Private First Class 273 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Davis iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M2 [10.00]	Can't plug any tire within 1" of sidewall it's a liability issue for shop insurance not to mention I've seen them go into the tread and hit the inside of the sidewall when tire was removed for inspection , in the pic is a 7/16 wrench in a tire not the 10mm of course Attached Images
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medphysdave Brigadier General 4592 Rep 4,690 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	What's the biggest size hole you'd reasonably plug? Tire shops say nothing bigger than 1/4". They didn't have a patch big enough for mine. Attached Images
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ptgltw Lieutenant Colonel 3780 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: BMW M's Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Plug that thing yourself mate. So easy. The hole isn't that big, don't worry about the additional flesh rubber taken off. That won't effect anything. __________________ 1995 LTW: Modified by BMW NA Factory team from new M2 CS: CF Buckets & more (track toy)
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ptgltw Lieutenant Colonel 3780 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: BMW M's Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	You can drive on the track with a plugged tire no problems. Welded rim, spacers, etc... as long as it holds air and is done right. __________________ 1995 LTW: Modified by BMW NA Factory team from new M2 CS: CF Buckets & more (track toy)
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f87CSdrifterential First Lieutenant 188 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 CS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NH iTrader: (4)	If you're going to plug a high performance tire at least do it the correct way and take it to a shop that will install a plug & patch combo from the inside. This requires dismounting the tire from the wheel, removing the obstruction, running a uniformed reaming bit through the puncture, buffing the liner, applying a vulcanizing cement, installing the plug & patch, and covering it over with an inner liner sealer. Rope plugs or gummy plugs are great for roadside repairs when a spare or tow is not an option. They work great out on a trail as well. A self repair kit is recommended for temporary use only and many repair shops will not repair a tire that has a rope/gummy plug in it. Some states will not allow a gummy plug repair to pass state inspection.
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