Guess What was Stuck in my Tire!

paulkim510 · 04-04-2011, 08:41 PM

No Idea how this huge thing got in my tire! I took a picture of it next to a paper clip to show how monstrous the bolt is. When I was driving I noticed a sound coming from the back left side of my car. I pulled over and saw this huge bolt stuck inside my left rear tire. I had my friend pick me up and then I took my car to American Tire Co. in Dublin the next day.

They didn't know if they would be able to patch it since it was so big so I was expecting to have to buy a new tire. But luckily they were able to patch it up for FREE! The tire's fine now, I definitely recommend them if you're in the East Bay.

Weebl · 04-05-2011, 01:51 AM

Americas tire has not done me wrong, good people. I use Walnut Creek.
I don't know about trusting that tire anymore though. Look up the tire repair guidelines and I think that is a 1/2" bolt which exceeds the 1/4" limit.

Mahhvinn · 04-05-2011, 03:12 AM

That's crazy! O_O Glad your tire didn't pop.

paulkim510 · 04-05-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

Americas tire has not done me wrong, good people. I use Walnut Creek.
I don't know about trusting that tire anymore though. Look up the tire repair guidelines and I think that is a 1/2" bolt which exceeds the 1/4" limit.

Ya they mentioned something about that 1/4th limit so that's why I thought it would be unrepairable. But they said if they could find a plug that was big enough that could hold onto the metal inside the tire

then they'd be able to patch it.

I don't think they would let me drive off with a bad tire, otherwise they'd be liable if something happened.

TommyK · 04-05-2011, 01:38 PM

I always go to Americas Tire. I have had nothing but good experiences there no matter what city im in.

that is pretty crazy man glad they helped you out

UncleWede · 04-07-2011, 12:49 PM

It's the washer that set you up for a puncture. That's why I hate to see those panel trucks rolling down the road with a coffee can perched up on a rack overhead. One decent pothole and a few of those go flying out on the roadway, just waiting for some RFT to come on by.

Eric@e2design · 04-07-2011, 08:45 PM

I've seen a a small kitchen knife before when I use to work for benz.. most bizzar thing ever if I dig through my old HD I know I have a crappy pix (back in like 2005 with a phone from 03-04 lol)..

but yah I'd be like wtf omg if i saw that in the tire haha sounds like you have a good tire shop!

04-04-2011, 08:41 PM	#1
paulkim510 Lieutenant 37 Rep 540 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BaY Area iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 E92 [0.00]	Guess What was Stuck in my Tire! No Idea how this huge thing got in my tire! I took a picture of it next to a paper clip to show how monstrous the bolt is. When I was driving I noticed a sound coming from the back left side of my car. I pulled over and saw this huge bolt stuck inside my left rear tire. I had my friend pick me up and then I took my car to American Tire Co. in Dublin the next day. They didn't know if they would be able to patch it since it was so big so I was expecting to have to buy a new tire. But luckily they were able to patch it up for FREE! The tire's fine now, I definitely recommend them if you're in the East Bay.
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Americas tire has not done me wrong, good people. I use Walnut Creek. I don't know about trusting that tire anymore though. Look up the tire repair guidelines and I think that is a 1/2" bolt which exceeds the 1/4" limit. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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Mahhvinn EUROPROJEKTZ 191 Rep 7,958 Posts Drives: backwards Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA (Bay Area) iTrader: (15) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [7.00]	That's crazy! O_O Glad your tire didn't pop. __________________ LTMW\|SPEEDELEMENT\|EUROPROJEKTZ #TeamStretchNPoke
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TommyK Brigadier General 126 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	I always go to Americas Tire. I have had nothing but good experiences there no matter what city im in. that is pretty crazy man glad they helped you out
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18691 Rep 9,445 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	It's the washer that set you up for a puncture. That's why I hate to see those panel trucks rolling down the road with a coffee can perched up on a rack overhead. One decent pothole and a few of those go flying out on the roadway, just waiting for some RFT to come on by.
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Eric@e2design 8 Rep 169 Posts Drives: Supercharged E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Santa Ana, CA iTrader: (1)	I've seen a a small kitchen knife before when I use to work for benz.. most bizzar thing ever if I dig through my old HD I know I have a crappy pix (back in like 2005 with a phone from 03-04 lol).. but yah I'd be like wtf omg if i saw that in the tire haha sounds like you have a good tire shop!
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