During the operation of the car, the driver runs the risk of encountering unforeseen problems. In particular, one of the situations from which no one is insured is a breakdown of the wheel by a foreign object. Often all kinds of sharp piercing objects are scattered on the road, running into which, the driver runs the risk of puncturing his tire. If the motorist is inexperienced, he can determine that a self-tapping screw, nail or other piercing object has got into the wheel only when visual inspection without noticing this problem in the process of movement. Let's consider in the framework of this article what should be done in this case.
Table of contents:How to determine in motion that a wheel is punctured
It is rather difficult to notice that a self-tapping screw, nail or other piercing element has got into the wheel. In the process of movement, a non-critical breakdown of the wheel can be determined by a characteristic knock coming from the side of the tire.
Please note: If one of the front wheels is punctured, the car will begin to “drag” in its direction while driving.
What to do if a self-tapping screw gets into the wheel
Often, drivers are faced with such a situation that, during a visual inspection of the tire, they discover the presence of a self-tapping screw or other piercing element in it, but at the same time the wheel itself does not lower. Many drivers make the mistake of believing that this is an acceptable situation and that no action should be taken. But such an opinion is erroneous.
The self-tapping screw, having pierced the wheel, does not lower it because of its “cap”. But there is a great risk that in the process of movement it will simply fall inward or the “cap” itself will break off. When the vehicle is moving to high speed this can lead to a sharp change in course of movement and the occurrence of emergency. Accordingly, it is impossible to leave a self-tapping screw in the wheel.
Immediately after you find that a screw or nail is sticking out of the wheel, you need to take one of the following actions:
Let's take a closer look at the steps that should be taken to repair a car tire using repair kit:
This can be considered independent work tire repair completed. It is worth noting that it will take no more than 10 minutes to complete such a procedure, if you have a repair kit, and you can perform work, including in “field” conditions, for example, on the highway.
Often drivers are interested in what to do if a self-tapping screw gets into the wheel. This situation is quite common. Almost all motorists have at least once encountered a tire breakdown. No one is safe from this, even the most expensive car may get hurt. Now, great application got tubeless tires which greatly simplifies the life of motorists. In many cases, a breakdown is not a critical situation, and at least you can get to a tire shop without using a spare tire. It is important to do everything right, and not to panic. Your actions should depend on the size and location of the damage.
What to do if a self-tapping screw gets into the wheel? First, let's look at situations where this happens, and also how it can manifest itself. Most often, hitting a self-tapping screw does not show sharply, you can drive quite a distance before you realize that the wheel is broken. To understand while driving - this can be done by a characteristic knock from the side of the wheel, or by pulling the car to the side when the front tire is punctured. But, such a manifestation is rare, most often, the driver detects the self-tapping screw visually. Noticing a flat tire when inspecting the car. This is where the throwing begins on the topic of what to do next.
Wheel does not drop
Unlike nails and other items that can cause a tire to puncture, a self-tapping screw usually gets stuck in the hole. Therefore, such a picture is often observed that a foreign element sticks out, and the wheel does not lose pressure. Inexperienced motorists in this case often make a mistake, they simply leave the screw in place and do nothing. This is a gross violation. The fact is that the cap of this fastener can easily break off, and the self-tapping screw itself will fall into the tire. This can happen at any moment. Including on high speed which can lead to loss of control.
Therefore, immediately after detecting a foreign object sticking out of the tire, measures should be taken to eliminate the problem. There are 2 ways to solve. The first option is the use of the "hero of the occasion" himself. The self-tapping screw is unscrewed from the wheel, and liberally lubricated with a special rubber sealant. Further, it is simply screwed into the tire as deeply as possible. Before the next trip, you need to wait a couple of hours for the sealant to seize. Even if the head breaks off, the sealant will securely hold the body of the screw in the tire, and no air loss will occur.
Another way involves using a repair kit for tubeless tires. In this case, the self-tapping screw is removed from the wheel. The vacated hole is closed with a rubber band, which is located in the first aid kit for tires.
What to do if you are on the road?
It all depends on the nature of the damage, if the wheel does not flatten, then you can safely drive home, and there it is already up to you to decide how to fix the problem. In case of a slight leak, you can pump up the tire, and slowly drive to the service. Actually, in this case, you need to carry a pump with you. If the wheel goes down a lot, then it is better to put a spare tire. When carrying out all manipulations on the road, you must choose to stop the most safe place and don't forget to mark emergency stop. Cases when crashed into cars standing on the side of the road are not uncommon.
The wheel is going down. It often happens that you came to the parking lot and saw that the tire was flat. And it is not possible to download it. In this case, you will have to put a spare tire, and take the damaged wheel to a tire shop. Although, in the case of a protruding screw, you can handle it yourself. To do this, you will have to buy a repair kit for tubeless tires.
Do-it-yourself wheel repair
To restore the wheel, you can use the first aid kit or tire repair kit. The work is not difficult, but requires some skill. Although, in practice, a beginner can also do this, though with a little fiddling. The cost of repairing one puncture is about 20 rubles, which is much cheaper than visiting a tire fitting, and the possibility of repairing in the field, that is, on the road, makes this method even more useful. Work is done in the following order:
- Mark the place of damage, and remove the self-tapping screw;
- Using the file included in the kit, clean and slightly widen the puncture. This is done for better interaction between the tire and the repair harness;
- One of the harnesses included in the kit is taken and threaded into the eye of a special awl. After that, this same tourniquet is coated with glue;
- Carefully pull the file out of the hole, at the same time, you should quickly insert an awl into it, and push the tourniquet inside. You need to push it until it comes out with inside tires. It can be easily felt by feel. Please note that one of the ends of the bundle must remain outside;
- Carefully pull out the awl. It remains only to cut off the “tail” of the harness sticking out above the tire.
Often drivers are interested in what to do if a self-tapping screw gets into the wheel. This situation is quite common. Almost all motorists have at least once encountered a tire breakdown. No one is immune from this, even the most expensive car can suffer. Now, tubeless tires are widely used, which greatly simplifies the life of motorists. In many cases, a breakdown is not a critical situation, and at least you can get to a tire shop without using a spare tire. It is important to do everything right, and not to panic. Your actions should depend on the size and location of the damage.
What to do if a self-tapping screw gets into the wheel? First, let's look at situations where this happens, and also how it can manifest itself. Most often, hitting a self-tapping screw does not show sharply, you can drive quite a distance before you realize that the wheel is broken. To understand while driving - this can be done by a characteristic knock from the side of the wheel, or by pulling the car to the side when the front tire is punctured. But, such a manifestation is rare, most often, the driver detects the self-tapping screw visually. Noticing a flat tire when inspecting the car. This is where the throwing begins on the topic of what to do next.
Wheel does not drop
Unlike nails and other items that can cause a tire to puncture, a self-tapping screw usually gets stuck in the hole. Therefore, such a picture is often observed that a foreign element sticks out, and the wheel does not lose pressure. Inexperienced motorists in this case often make a mistake, they simply leave the screw in place and do nothing. This is a gross violation. The fact is that the cap of this fastener can easily break off, and the self-tapping screw itself will fall into the tire. This can happen at any moment. Including at high speed, which is fraught with loss of control.
Therefore, immediately after detecting a foreign object sticking out of the tire, measures should be taken to eliminate the problem. There are 2 ways to solve. The first option is the use of the "hero of the occasion" himself. The self-tapping screw is unscrewed from the wheel, and liberally lubricated with a special rubber sealant. Further, it is simply screwed into the tire as deeply as possible. Before the next trip, you need to wait a couple of hours for the sealant to seize. Even if the head breaks off, the sealant will securely hold the body of the screw in the tire, and no air loss will occur.
Another way involves using a tubeless tire repair kit. In this case, the self-tapping screw is removed from the wheel. The vacated hole is closed with a rubber band, which is located in the first aid kit for tires.
What to do if you are on the road?
It all depends on the nature of the damage, if the wheel does not flatten, then you can safely drive home, and there it is already up to you to decide how to fix the problem. In case of a slight leak, you can pump up the tire, and slowly drive to the service. Actually, in this case, you need to carry a pump with you. If the wheel goes down a lot, then it is better to put a spare tire. When carrying out all manipulations on the road, you must choose the safest place to stop, and do not forget to put an emergency stop sign. Cases when crashed into cars standing on the side of the road are not uncommon.
The wheel is going down. It often happens that you came to the parking lot and saw that the tire was flat. And it is not possible to download it. In this case, you will have to put a spare tire, and take the damaged wheel to a tire shop. Although, in the case of a protruding screw, you can handle it yourself. To do this, you will have to buy a repair kit for tubeless tires.
Do-it-yourself wheel repair
To restore the wheel, you can use the first aid kit or tire repair kit. The work is not difficult, but requires some skill. Although, in practice, a beginner can also do this, though with a little fiddling. The cost of repairing one puncture is about 20 rubles, which is much cheaper than visiting a tire fitting, and the possibility of repairing in the field, that is, on the road, makes this method even more useful. Work is done in the following order:
- Mark the place of damage, and remove the self-tapping screw;
- Using the file included in the kit, clean and slightly widen the puncture. This is done for better interaction between the tire and the repair harness;
- One of the harnesses included in the kit is taken and threaded into the eye of a special awl. After that, this same tourniquet is coated with glue;
- Carefully pull the file out of the hole, at the same time, you should quickly insert an awl into it, and push the tourniquet inside. You need to push it until it comes out from the inside of the tire. It can be easily felt by feel. Please note that one of the ends of the bundle must remain outside;
- Carefully pull out the awl. It remains only to cut off the “tail” of the harness sticking out above the tire.
Conclusion. Every driver has experienced different types of tire damage. Therefore, the question is often asked what to do if a self-tapping screw gets into the wheel. This situation is not rare, so it is better to prepare for such a turn of events. To do this, carry a tire repair kit with you, as well as a regular pump.
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A rare motorist has not encountered the problem of a tire puncture. This misfortune awaits everyone and everyone, and regardless of the time of day and place. Anything can break the tightness of a tire, but most often the culprits of the breakdown are sharp nails and self-tapping screws. What action to take if a foreign object is found in the wheel?
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Types of situations
So, first you need to assess the situation:
- The first option is when the puncture is found in the morning(the wheel is pretty flat). IN this case tire pressure can be extremely low or completely absent, so subsequent movement on such a tire even to the nearest service is impractical and dangerous. In addition, a flat tire can be deformed and damaged during movement - both the tire and the wheel.
- Second − wheel shattered while driving. The main signs of a punctured tire are the car swaying and pulling to the side, as well as the loss of sharpness of control and yaw when braking. If these symptoms are present, stop and inspect the wheels. It is necessary to make a decision to go to a tire shop or repair a wheel on the spot (change) based on the rate of pressure drop in the tire - if the wheel deflates quickly, then something needs to be done on the spot.
Actions
If you have a spare wheel (full-size or dokatka), it would be wise to change the damaged one to it. For this:
- You need to arm yourself with a jack and a balloon wrench.
- Remove the "spare" from the trunk.
- Loosen the nuts on the damaged wheel, but do not remove them.
- Jack up the car from the side of the damaged wheel.
- Submit spare wheel under the raised side of the car. This is optional and only a full size wheel is needed. It is necessary so that in case the jack is loosened, the car does not fall on the wing - the wheel will be additional insurance.
- Loosen the nuts on the punctured wheel.
- Remove it.
- Install the spare and lightly tighten the nuts.
- Lower the car to the ground.
- Fasten the nuts in a criss-cross pattern.
- Put the punctured wheel in the trunk and drive to the tire shop.
For a visual guide to changing a wheel, see this 10-minute video.
If the "spare" is missing (this happens on cars foreign production, instead of it - a repair kit with a sealant), and further movement is not possible, then you can “patch” the tire on the spot. For this there are:
- Sealants. This special compound, which is poured into the tire through the nipple and hardens, thereby getting into the hole and sealing it.
- Rubber bands. They are common at tire shops, but in order to close a through hole with them, some tools are needed - special tongs and an awl.
How to calculate the breakdown location in a tire?
This can be done by ear, if the damage is severe - then pressure comes out of the hole with a characteristic hiss. But, there are also not significant punctures. Then there are two options:
- Carry a bottle of soapy water with you, preferably with a spray nozzle. Treat the surface of the tire with water and carefully monitor the reaction - if bubbles appear anywhere, then a puncture site has been found.
- In the absence of a bottle, but with the proximity of a river, pond, and so on, you can remove the wheel and place it in the water. Bubbles will appear in the same way.
After finding a hole, you need to start sealing it.
Of course, you can try to patch the rubber yourself, but this is only to get to the tire shop ..
We use sealant
To use the sealant you need:
- Shake the container with the composition.
- Insert it through the nozzle into the nipple of the punctured tire.
- Wait until the inner surface of the wheel is filled with compound.
- Measure the pressure and correct it to that recommended by the automaker.
- You can start moving to the nearest tire shop, but driving faster than 70 kilometers per hour is not recommended.
Using a rubber band
With a tourniquet, things are more complicated:
- Jack up the car.
- Using special tongs, remove the screw (nail) from the tire.
- Use an awl to widen the damaged hole, making it rounder.
- Separate the tourniquet from the label and remove protective film from the side treated with adhesive.
- Cut off part of the tourniquet with scissors and close the hole with it, pushing it with an awl.
- After - cut off the remaining fragments of the bundle on the surface of the tire with scissors.
- Inflate the wheel to the correct pressure.
- You can start moving.
