2nd Gen R59 Roadster Most liked posts in thread: Award for the shortest tire driven!

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  1. 00Mini

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    #2 00Mini, Apr 23, 2016
    Now that's a bummer !! Is it repairable ??
     
  2. TG.

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    #3 TG., Apr 23, 2016
    I don't know... the key is pretty big. It's nothing similar to a nail. I got the tires from TireRack so I'm hoping they'll replace it with their free road hazard insurance I got.
    I just can't believe the timing, though the tires being new and super sticky, I wouldn't be surprised it played a role.
     
  3. Crashton

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    #4 Crashton, Apr 23, 2016
    Thank goodness for road hazard. Of all the things I've seen stick in tires that one takes the cake.
     
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    #5 TG., Apr 23, 2016
    Same here. I couldn't believe it when I saw it... is that a key???? I have not taken it out yet until the warranty process gets in the way but I'm curious to see what's on the other end.
     
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    #6 Crashton, Apr 23, 2016
    I wonder if there is an ignition switch on the other end.
     
  6. Red Bull

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    #7 Red Bull, Apr 23, 2016
    That sucks!... rear tire?
     
  7. Metalman

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    #8 Metalman, Apr 24, 2016
    The key thing to ponder....

    You most likely won't have a key ever puncture one of your tires again in your lifetime....

    That's the keynote to consider for this situation...

    I'd still check with the tire guy to see if he can fix a keyhole...:idea:
     
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    #9 TG., Apr 24, 2016
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    Yes! how did you guess?

    Maybe I should go see a blacksmith instead :lol:

    Better not! :eek6: but I am curious to see the shape of the key and how pointy or not it actually is.
     
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    #10 cristo, Apr 24, 2016
    Nails, screws, (keys), etc. wind up in the rear tire 90% of the time in my experience.
     
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    #11 vetsvette, Apr 24, 2016
    That in all probability destroyed multiple ply wires on the inside of the carcass. Road hazard should fix it for ya.
    I built tires for Goodyear for 12 years before I retired for the last time and learned a lot about tire construction in that time. A tip... if you find a screw in your tire, unscrew it. Don't just pull it out. Less chance of damage to ply wires or belt wires in the tread package. Maybe if you unlock it before removing it? :D
     
  11. 00Mini

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    #12 00Mini, Apr 24, 2016
    Unlock it ...... That's funny !!!!
     
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    #13 TG., Apr 24, 2016
    Is that a right hand or a left hand turn?

    Good tip about the screw/bolt.
     
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    #14 DneprDave, Apr 24, 2016
    The Discount Tire road hazard coverage is very good. My wife got a flat on a two week old tire and drove on it too long. They gave us a new tire, no charge.
     
  14. TG.

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    #15 TG., Apr 24, 2016
    I couldn't resist:
    IMG_9141_zpsluwt7pm6.jpg
     
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    #16 TG., Apr 24, 2016
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    By the way... question:
    Does the tire monitor system goes away on it's own after a while?

    I mounted one of the winter wheel for temporary use, and reset the tire monitoring system. But it still shows as low tire pressure. :confused:

    EDIT: Never mind. I didn't do it properly the first time. You have to wait for the reset message to go away by itself before doing any thing else.
     
  16. Metalman

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    #17 Metalman, Apr 24, 2016
    ACE is the place with the helpful hardware folks....

    Now find the strong box that fits that key.....

    Could be early retirement.... So git that wheel re-tired...

    With the road hazard...
     
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    #18 ScottinBend, Apr 24, 2016
    Wow......that's a new one!
    Rear tires get more flats cause the fronts kick up the debris off of the road and the rears have to deal with it as best they can.
    Still want to find out what happened to the rest of the front door.......;)
     
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    #19 Grizld700, Apr 27, 2016
    Poor Poor MPSS
     
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    #20 whaap, Apr 27, 2016
    It could always be worse. Once I saw a 'spark plug' in the rear tire of a motorcycle.
     
  20. agranger

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    #21 agranger, Apr 27, 2016
    Road hazard! Watch... They are going to claim that the tire was 50% worn and cut you a $50check. Best of luck!
     
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