Prior to Rally VIII, in prepping the car, I felt that my Goodyears looked a little dicey. Not wanting to be stranded along the PCH, and wanting to go to Bridgestones anyway, I got a set. Rally and a few Fall outings in NJ were fine.
Taking the wheels off a few weeks ago to begin annual maintenance, I noticed when examining wheels and tires, that the right front has a nice, shiny, screw embedded in it. Rats! No way of knowing how long it has been in there, as tire is not losing air.
Question is, now what to do. I see 3 possibilities:
- Leave it in, and monitor pressure.
- Have it repaired/plugged, however they do it these days.
- Get a new tire.
Rally IX and the track day should probably influence the choice.
Would appreciate thoughts on any other options, and guidance on what the proper selection should be.
Taking the wheels off a few weeks ago to begin annual maintenance, I noticed when examining wheels and tires, that the right front has a nice, shiny, screw embedded in it. Rats! No way of knowing how long it has been in there, as tire is not losing air.
Question is, now what to do. I see 3 possibilities:
- Leave it in, and monitor pressure.
- Have it repaired/plugged, however they do it these days.
- Get a new tire.
Rally IX and the track day should probably influence the choice.
Would appreciate thoughts on any other options, and guidance on what the proper selection should be.