Screw in rear tire :(

[Combat]

I just wanted your opinion on this matter. I was mounting up to go to work the other day and my bike stalled 30 seconds after starting (This has nothing to do with the screw BTW). I though that was weird so I decided to do a visual of the entire bike (I know I should do this everytime but I was late for work.). Well as I'm looking over I see a shiny dot on my rear tire. It was a screw that was deep into the rear tire. I inspected it closer and you could see that the head of it was worn down a bit like I had rode on it. Well we just finished a few days of rain so it had to have been in their for at least three days parked. I had no choice but to ride the bike to work so I kept a close eye on it. Long story short, it's not loosing air and it seems to be in there tight. The screw is a little to the right of center. Should I just leave it alone or patch/replace the tire?

BTW: Hi all! I've been lurking on this board since I bought my bike last July. Decided this was good enough reason to join.

[trailblazer87]

Welcome aboard

Now as for the tire, I would replace it. It may not be losing air now, but what happens later? Also the belts inside the tire have been damaged so the the structural integrity is compromised on this tire. It could let go at speed, which is about the worst time possible.

[reiobard]

i would say that if you do decide to keep the tire then you should patch it or plug it, the screw WILL wear down and start losing air. depending on the diameter of the screw then i would not worry too much about the cord integrity, unless you cruise at the tires max speed rating.

[Numpty]

Welcome

As for the tyre go and get it sorted straight away. You dont wont that blowing out at speed, very nasty.

[jsteinb95]

Welcome to the family!!

Do not patch the tire, replace it.

[PlasticPig]

Replace it,cars can last on a patched tyre because they have 3 others and will still drive with a flat (sort of), you dn't have that luxury.

[Combat]

Thank you all for the great advice So I should probably just replace to be safe huh... Forgive my ignorance, I'm still on my first tire, but how much will this cost? The tire was worn down anyway but I don't have allot of throw around money. But like I always tell people, it's cheaper to pay for something like this now then to pay the hospital bills later.

[jsteinb95]

Originally Posted by Combat

Thank you all for the great advice So I should probably just replace to be safe huh... Forgive my ignorance, I'm still on my first tire, but how much will this cost? The tire was worn down anyway but I don't have allot of throw around money. But like I always tell people, it's cheaper to pay for something like this now then to pay the hospital bills later.

I would think it would cost around $200 (after tax and mounting and balancing) and it depends on what brand and model. I may be wrong on this price, can't remember what I payed for tires. How does the other tire look? You may just want to replace them both, otherwise you will have to buy the same tire that is on it, to replace the bad one.

[Combat]

Oiy, my wallet is crying lol. The front one doesn't look so bad. Probably should just replace them both though huh. I'll give my local shop a call and see what they quote me for. Is their a particular tire you would recommend? I'm not afraid to push her and lean hard but I don't ever plan on racing. Is their something wrong with the stock ones? I know for cars they go with the lowest bidder but what about bikes?

[jsteinb95]

Originally Posted by Combat

Oiy, my wallet is crying lol. The front one doesn't look so bad. Probably should just replace them both though huh. I'll give my local shop a call and see what they quote me for. Is their a particular tire you would recommend? I'm not afraid to push her and lean hard but I don't ever plan on racing. Is their something wrong with the stock ones? I know for cars they go with the lowest bidder but what about bikes?

What tires are on it now?