Accident or ************************************?

[2003S]

I'm assuming since this is in the sidewall, it probably can't be patched? People suck.

[Heiko]

I wouldnt be surprised if you picked that up on the highway somewhere... hard to rule out vandalism, but its amazing the crap that tires pick up (even in the sidewalls).

[Perfectlap]

patch is fine as long as you drive under 15mph at all times, and preferably when I'm not around.

That doesn't seem like the tool of choice for a vandal. I'm guessing that was a stuck to a piece of wood you ran over.

[Chuck W.]

It is possible that you picked it up on the road. I once got a sliver of wood in my sidewall.

[thstone]

Originally Posted by 2003S

I'm assuming since this is in the sidewall, it probably can't be patched?

Yes, you are correct - time for a replacement tire. Sorry, wish that there was a better answer but sidewall damage really can't be safely patched, plugged, or repaired.

[Jager]

I'm curious to know if both ends of that wire are sharp. If not, it would be difficult for a person to drive that into the sidewall of a tire without another tool of some kind.

The wheel lip looks like it has some damage, is that recent?

[2003S]

Originally Posted by Jager

I'm curious to know if both ends of that wire are sharp. If not, it would be difficult for a person to drive that into the sidewall of a tire without another tool of some kind.

The wheel lip looks like it has some damage, is that recent?

Good eye, Jager, no it's quite old. I like to curb my wheels right after I buy them, just to take the pressure off :P

Excellent point on the ends being sharp. I'll look at the other end when I extract it. I left it in, hoping it holds air while I'm out of town (didn't notice it until parking my car @ the airport). I'm planning on putting the donut on when I return to limp home...

[mistermac99]

[QUOTE=2003S;365763]Good eye, Jager, no it's quite old. I like to curb my wheels right after I buy them, just to take the pressure off :P

Now that's funny!!

It's good to see we can have a sense of humor even in adversity.