I've been screwed...need advice.

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  1. Angel

    Angel Well-Known Member

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    I want to know if the screw will have a happy ending when you take it to the tyre place.
     
    Angel, 1st Jan, 2020
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  2. geoffw

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    Probably not. It will be two tyred.
     
    geoffw, 1st Jan, 2020
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  3. marmot

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    I keep a little 12v car inflator kit in each vehicle , and are great for topping up tyre pressures when a slow leak occurs, but only if the tyre has not suffered from heat damage , you can then drop into a tyre repair shop the next day or get home and change the tyre in a nice safe environment with a trolley jack and impact driver or wrench.
    Some times it isnt possible and an immediate change is required but many flat tyres can occur from a slow leak that happened a day or two ago.
    The main issue then is the heat that is generated within the tyre with low air pressure at speeds greater that 30-40 kph, the rubber literally cooks from the inside around the sidewalls with all the heat/friction generated and will render the tyre unservicable with possible catastrophic failure(blowout) .
    Comparing the tyre footprint or sidewall bulge compared to the tyre on the other side is a good indicator that the tyre air pressure is dangerously low and should not be driven.
     
    marmot, 1st Jan, 2020
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  4. Sackie

    Sackie Well-Known Member

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    The screw is going to a car shop.... not a massage parlor...
     
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  5. Phar Lap

    Phar Lap Well-Known Member

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    Should only be 10 mins or so if they are not busy.
    That screw may only be short and not even fully penetrated.
    Therefore ineffective.
     
    Phar Lap, 2nd Jan, 2020
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  6. kierank

    kierank Well-Known Member

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    I can’t believe this - 25 posts (and counting) on what to do about a screw in a tyre. The investment world must be on holidays.

    @Sackie, next time I am looking for advice on a screw, you’re my man :D.
     
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  7. Angel

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    Great post, @marmot
    although
    I cant picture @Sackie keeping a trolley jack at his $several-million Bondi apartment.
    And I still want to know whether the tyre is fine or he will have to buy a new one.
     
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  8. Phar Lap

    Phar Lap Well-Known Member

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    That tyre only needs a plug and or inner tube at worst.
    Happened to me plenty on building sites.
    $20 fix
     
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  9. Sackie

    Sackie Well-Known Member

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    Well the screw incident certainly kicked off my year with a bang.

    Screw is out now and in it's final resting place. A heap of metal left overs.

    Took about 20 mins and charged $40. The guy was quite nice. Mentioned how he's moving up to Qld to do farming mechanics in the mines. Apparently it's big money.

    Anyway, May the screw RIP.

    Back to business....why is no one back to work yeeet!! Grrrrr...
     
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  10. Sackie

    Sackie Well-Known Member

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    Yeah no good....want everyone back to work! Common lads let's go!
     
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  11. Phar Lap

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    Time to open a tyre shop in Bondi methinks
     
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  12. Sackie

    Sackie Well-Known Member

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    Hey they gotta charge more. Avo on toast ain't cheap in this neck of the woods ya know.
     
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  13. The Y-man

    The Y-man Moderator Staff Member

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    First of many for the year? o_O

    The Y-man
     
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  14. lettert

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    did it turn out to be a short screw after all?
     
    lettert, 2nd Jan, 2020
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  15. Phar Lap

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    Must have as there has been relief expressed.
     
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  16. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Just long enough to be memorable.
     
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  17. Sackie

    Sackie Well-Known Member

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    @kierank is the expert on that. I'm just a simple fella.
     
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  18. Sackie

    Sackie Well-Known Member

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    Not long, half a pinky.
     
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  19. Sackie

    Sackie Well-Known Member

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    Y'all all got cheeky comments comin outta nowhere....
     
    Sackie, 2nd Jan, 2020
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  20. Phar Lap

    Phar Lap Well-Known Member

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    You from Texass ?
     
    Phar Lap, 2nd Jan, 2020
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