Tiny screw in tyre - advice

[Colonelk]

I found a 10mm screw in my rear Dunlop tyre. It was situated about 4 cm's in from the edge before it encountered the first deep tread.

As a precaution I deflated the tyre, removed the screw and put the new pirelli spare on in its place (ironically I now have a matched pair of Pzero rosso's on the same axle at the rear and its better for it!)

Should I chance reinflating the spare and seeing if the screw actually penetrated the tyre wall? or should I take it in for inspection to a tyre place and see if it can be repaired?

Just can't be doing with another £100 or so of tyre related expense at the mo.....

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[ChrisUK]

Take it to a tyre place - no need to risk your life over £8

They will check it all over & let you know if it's gone right through (if not, then I doubt they will charge you). Anywhere near the sidewall & you'll need to replace, if it's in the main tread they will repair it for about £8

 

[1835harri]

id take it to the tyre place.
As chris said. its not worth risking your life over. Chances are, it didnt puncture at all, but if you dont take it...... well you know how this world works