The Forward Look Network
The Forward Look Network
Search | Statistics | User Listing Forums | Chat | eBay | Calendars | Albums | Skins | Language
You are logged in as a guest. ( logon | register )

Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [50 messages per page]
View previous thread :: View next thread
   Forward Look Technical Discussions -> Brakes, Wheels and TiresMessage format
 
56D500boy
Posted 2019-10-23 9:14 PM (#589168)
Subject: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 9854
5000200020005001001001002525
Location: Lower Mainland BC
.
Yesterday, in the bumper jack thread, I mentioned that I had a flat on the right rear of my Dodge, sitting in the garage for about a week. I got the wheel/tire off and had a quick look yesterday. Hmm....big "nail". Shiny worn metal head. Decided to deal with it tomorrow (which was today).

Bumper Jack thread: http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=72117&...

It took me about an hour today to put the "nail" out. It was really hard to get a hold of. My neighbour dropped by and suggested that I let any remaining air in the tire out because the tire was gripping the "nail". So I did that and tried again with renewed vigor and finally got the "nail" started to come out. Various techniques. Eventually I got enough of it out so I could get Vice Grips(tm) on the "nail".

As you will see below it was not a nail at all.

I can not see how I would manage to run over this item get it embedded like that to the very end of the item. I think that it had some "help" by persons known (??) or unknown.

Edited by 56D500boy 2019-10-23 9:19 PM




(DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_1.jpg)



(DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_2.jpg)



(DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_3.jpg)



(DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_4.jpg)



(DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_5.jpg)



(DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_6.jpg)



Attachments
----------------
Attachments DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_1.jpg (62KB - 196 downloads)
Attachments DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_2.jpg (68KB - 187 downloads)
Attachments DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_3.jpg (66KB - 183 downloads)
Attachments DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_4.jpg (56KB - 189 downloads)
Attachments DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_5.jpg (99KB - 187 downloads)
Attachments DaveFsMysteryTireDeflator_6.jpg (87KB - 186 downloads)
Top of the page Bottom of the page
58coupe
Posted 2019-10-24 12:13 PM (#589183 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert

Posts: 1739
100050010010025
Location: Alaska
You could have run over it first with the front tire and it was propelled at just the right angle to land between the road and your rear tire to drive it home. It's amazing what I have found and seen in tires over the years. If someone was "out to get you" wouldn't it be cheaper to use a nail rather than a much more expensive screw bit?
Top of the page Bottom of the page
56D500boy
Posted 2019-10-24 3:12 PM (#589192 - in reply to #589183)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 9854
5000200020005001001001002525
Location: Lower Mainland BC
58coupe - 2019-10-24 9:13 AM
You could have run over it first with the front tire and it was propelled at just the right angle to land between the road and your rear tire to drive it home. It's amazing what I have found and seen in tires over the years. If someone was "out to get you" wouldn't it be cheaper to use a nail rather than a much more expensive screw bit?


That is pretty much what the tire shop service manager said to me, including the front tire flip thing. Hopefully they can fix the tire without too many issues.

Top of the page Bottom of the page
60 dart
Posted 2019-10-24 4:23 PM (#589200 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 8947
50002000100050010010010010025
Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA
i once had a 16D common nail in the "sidewall" of a rear tire but the tire was still aired up . so i left it for 3 days air still intact to just see how long the air would stay before i decided not to chance it
anymore and had it replaced . the nail was about 2 inches or more above the pavement . where it was doesn't make sense either but it was there taunting me ------------------------------------------later
Top of the page Bottom of the page
big m
Posted 2019-10-25 3:21 PM (#589246 - in reply to #589200)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 7805
50002000500100100100
Location: Williams California
That's something you don't see everyday!!

I once dismounted a tire and found that someone had lost their wheel weight hammer inside.

No idea how it was balanced, or why the car's owner didn't question the rattle and out of balance.

---John
Top of the page Bottom of the page
1960fury
Posted 2019-10-25 3:58 PM (#589250 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 7385
50002000100100100252525
Location: northern germany
That is odd. Have you considered the possibilty some ***** stuck it into the tire or placed it on your tire at an @ 45° angle while you parked?
Top of the page Bottom of the page
56D500boy
Posted 2019-10-25 4:11 PM (#589253 - in reply to #589250)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 9854
5000200020005001001001002525
Location: Lower Mainland BC
1960fury - 2019-10-25 12:58 PM
That is odd. Have you considered the possibility some ***** stuck it into the tire or placed it on your tire at an @ 45° angle while you parked?


Yes.

56D500boy - 2019-10-23 6:14 PM
I can not see how I would manage to run over this item get it embedded like that to the very end of the item. I think that it had some "help" by persons known (??) or unknown.


Top of the page Bottom of the page
1960fury
Posted 2019-10-25 4:31 PM (#589255 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 7385
50002000100100100252525
Location: northern germany
Something like that makes my blood boil. Time to invest into a 360° camera. My Fury got scratched intentional twice not long ago.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
LostDeere59
Posted 2019-11-29 11:57 AM (#590907 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: RE: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Extreme Veteran

Posts: 406
100100100100
Location: Hilltown, PA

Over the years I have seen many objects like this embedded in tires, and the question is always the same - How did it get in there?

I think the most plausible explanation is the front tire running over it and putting it in motion, and the rear tire catching it "just right". Also the object could be moving across the road due to another vehicle - either ahead of you or coming from the opposite direction.

In truth I think a very small percentage of these incidents are caused by vandals - most vandals aren't that clever, and simply stabbing a sidewall or cutting a valve stem is much faster and less likely to get you caught than attempting to carefully stage a tire puncture.

And as far as what I've found . .

Large (6-7 inch long) chunks of metal

Cast potmetal trim parts

Half of a pair of pliers

Spark plugs (yes more than one)

An entire steak knife

A Matchbox car

A pencil type tire pressure gauge (pretty ironic)

And one time a landscaping spike - essentially a giant nail about 8 inches long which not only pierced and entered the tire, but also pierced the inside of the rim (cast wheel) and was hitting the brake drum!


Gregg
Top of the page Bottom of the page
finsruskw
Posted 2019-11-29 12:27 PM (#590909 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?


Expert

Posts: 2289
2000100100252525
Location: Eastern Iowa
Stuff happens!
Big thing in the mili9tary motor pools is shell casings stuck in tires.
I once fixed a tire there with a block of wood inside of it!
Did you replace the tire or was it a tubeless tire and not in a critical spot and could be repaired?
Top of the page Bottom of the page
56D500boy
Posted 2019-11-29 1:02 PM (#590912 - in reply to #590909)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 9854
5000200020005001001001002525
Location: Lower Mainland BC
finsruskw - 2019-11-29 9:27 AM
Did you replace the tire or was it a tubeless tire and not in a critical spot and could be repaired?


It was repaired. They dismounted the tire and used a "mushroom" plug to fix the problem. Still $38 for the whole deal (cheaper than a tire but still).



Edited by 56D500boy 2019-11-29 3:31 PM
Top of the page Bottom of the page
GaryS
Posted 2019-11-29 3:25 PM (#590914 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert

Posts: 1207
1000100100
Location: Ponder, TX
Like Chuck, my wife picked up a 16D common nail and it went into the deepest part of the tread. I'm sure it wasn't vandalism because it happened when she drove through a new construction area. Flats are kind of a common problem for Realtors who show houses in new developments.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
60 dart
Posted 2019-12-09 1:01 AM (#591305 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?



Expert 5K+

Posts: 8947
50002000100050010010010010025
Location: WHEELING,WV.>>>HOME OF WWVA
working on the veterans bridge retaining walls is where i got mine . not seen on the video is a retaining wall @ 500ft below the bridge/left and the car in the video doesn't show to the end of it . in total
the retaining wall is almost a mile long , which at the time was a world record for such wall -----------------------------------later

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvw9Qq5ekqs
Top of the page Bottom of the page
finsruskw
Posted 2019-12-09 11:40 AM (#591319 - in reply to #589168)
Subject: Re: Mystery Tire Deflator - How in H*** does this happen?


Expert

Posts: 2289
2000100100252525
Location: Eastern Iowa
WOW!!!
Does THAT ever bring back memories!!
I have run that road COUNTLESS Times pulling 50K of steel coils headed west to all points in IA, IL, KS, OK, MN, WI etc..
What a HUGE improvement over the old bridge that sat to the north.
Thanks for sharing that!!
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [50 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread

* * * This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated * * *


(Delete all cookies set by this site)