[ds968]

In a literal sense . See photo . I noticed this yesterday , and measured the PSI ( I have a digital gauge thats within 1/10 of a psi measure ) and since then until today it hasnt lost any air whatsoever . Im guessing the screw is not deep enough to have penetrated all the way through because even if its not a big gap there would still be probably enough air around the circumference that might escape . But so far absolutely nothing .. so what do you guys think should I leave well enough alone and not have the screw removed and the tire plugged , until if and when it starts leaking any air ? BA2434B1-3C59-4E6E-A3AD-884ADCDF2F94.jpeg u    

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[94SilverCab]

I think you should have the screw removed, no good can come from leaving it there.


Jay

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[Ryan]

Oh come on...it will make a cool clicking sound in parking garages.

 

Take it out and if it looses air..put it back in....

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[J.Elenbaas]

You have to remove it, pretty sure the tire is pinched too.

But i would not have any problems with such a small hole to be repaired.

 

When you leave it in the hole might become bigger and bigger and maybe beyond repair.

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[ds968]

Haha, “cool clicking sound“ could differentiate my car from all other numerous 968s you generally see and hear in parking lots..

So after three full days now it hasn’t lost any air at all . I suppose I can still remove the screw and plug the spot myself ( tire shops will not touch anything outside the last track line ) which is annoying because it’s far away from the wall, but in this litigious nation everyone is ( justifiably ) paranoid .. However, if it’s not losing air why take a chance and not just leave it in there ? Surely a tiny thing like that can’t affect the wheel balance, can it ?

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[Chris Vais]

I'd remove it and if it leaks, have it plugged as long as it hasn't damaged the underlying structure of the tire. 

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[ds968]

Well the consensus seems to be in favor of removal, so that’s what I’ll do .. I just hate to make a much bigger hole, which has to happen when you plug the tire ..

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[Waylander]

If you don't have it removed, eventually the head will wear enough so the pressure of driving will drive the rest of the screw through the tyre anyway

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[J.Elenbaas]

Tiny holes they use to close with vulcanising pads on the inside of the tyre here in Holland.

Offcourse all depending on the (damaged) structure of the tyre.

 

So they don't have to touch the hole on the outside, besides removing the screw.


don't know...pads or patch...hope they know about it

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[ds968]

Most places here will not take the tire off the wheel, so no interior patches, everything is a forced-in compound from the outside that plugs the hole and eventually melts / blends in with the rubber as soon as the tire gets enough heat from driving . But the hole needed to do that is 5 mm +, in order to to get the stuff in there , as opposed to what may be a 1, or at most 2 mm now hole now . Cant plug it without enlarging the current hole, unfortunately. These Michelins are not cheap ( $ 350 + for one ) so I hate to just replace what is essentially a new tire. Then again, I dont want to drive at triple digit speeds with a screw in the tire ..

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[Waylander]

They are expensive tyres

I have just bought a complete set of Pirelli P-Zero Nero GT’s for £307.00 that must work out to about $450

 

My local tyre fitter is a friend so he is going to fit them and my in tyre TPMS sensors for $10 a wheel 

 


 

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[J.Elenbaas]

This is the about lowest price in Holland for 1 tyre, add 20 - 25 euro for putting it on the rim and balancing.

 


MICHELIN
 <span>PILOT SPORT PS2 255/40 ZR17 FSL, N3</span>
185,69 €

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[ds968]

If you don't have it removed, eventually the head will wear enough so the pressure of driving will drive the rest of the screw through the tyre anyway

Right you are, I didn’t even think about the tread wearing thinner as time goes on and the screw eventually puncturing the inner band .


As for the cost here , that’s with tax, mounting & balance and all of that . . I think if you buy four tires you typically get a decent discount at most places, but for a single one it’s generally full price .

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[Waylander]

I really would not pay the extra for these Pilot Sports, even if I had the money,

 

you will never really explore the limits of these tyres in day to day use, the N rating is just pointless unless you have Porsche Warranty,

 

the last set of tyres I had were GT-Radials, £240 for a full set, they covered 18,000 spirited  miles and the other 968 owners with pilot sports could not get away from me on our crazy days out.

 

the only reason I got Pirelli's this time is the GT-Radials I bought last time are no longer available, and the replacement tyre (Sport Active) gets crap reviews,

 

unless you are going to push the envelope of your pride and joy to the max, you just need quiet, smooth, grip in both dry and wet conditions, and as long as the tyres you select meet the speed rating and load requirements, 

 

really no need to spend a fortune

 

I have these

 

https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/p...94y-185965

 

over 60 euros a tyre cheaper, and you will not notice the difference, except in your wallet

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[Rap]

I have a certification in tire patching. Got it last year at the local community college. Bring it over. When I’m done you can buy all new tires. You should have a spare set anyway!

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[ds968]

The discussion probably belongs on a different thread ( there should be quite a few here on tires comparisons ) bit Ive driven on practically every top end tire from Pirellis zeros to Good Year eagles to Yokohama S1Z, to Dunlop Direzza, to Bridgestones, to Continentals , Vredestiens , etc and a few others .. even though some of those have certain attributes that may be par with, or even better in some factors compared to the Michelins Pilot Sports, and may be cheaper, when all points are considered I found the PS series to be far superior and worth every penny extra I pay for them. Pirellis lasted just a little more than half as the Michelins do, Dunlops were insanely loud, Yokos were terrible on wet roads, Contis and Bridges had some other issues ( cant remember specifically , but I know I didnt like them ) the Eagles were also loud, so on and so forth. So I don buy the PS series ( I have the PS 4 S on the Maserati ) to test the cars max performance, but rather for all the other reasons I mentioned above, and for safety / peace of mind although its disappointing to learn that theyre not impervious to screws ;-) :-)

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[J.Elenbaas]

That's the truth and nothing but the truth.

 

You should buy tyres that give YOU the feeling you're save and confi the way you use car and tyres.

I too have tried many tyres both on cars and motorcycles, but i only feel secure with certain tyres which probably will stay my favorites.

Although i will be swapping from the Bridgestones to the Michelins soon with the 968.

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[Inkedupfatboy]

I would get three matching screws for the other tires.

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[Waylander]

Lol

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[ds968]

Now that's funny !  Balancing to perfection .   .    

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