exacto knife in my tire??

B///MWGuy · 11-01-2015, 09:37 PM

Hi, as I just arrived at home, I found out that this thing (in the pic) was lurking inside my tire...

Is this part of a framing of the RFT tire or an exacto knife??
Should I pull this out? I don't get any tire pressure warning but I'm afraid removing this may create a puncture.

mleun481 · 11-01-2015, 10:35 PM

yup, looks like the replacement blade for a utility knife. I'd pull it out, but that's me.

socale39 · 11-01-2015, 10:45 PM

Looks like the blade cut to the steel cords. Need to replace tire I'm afraid.

P1 · 11-02-2015, 12:20 AM

That tire looks like it's due to be replaced either way.

Flying Ace · 11-02-2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

That tire looks like it's due to be replaced either way.

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Zucco · 11-02-2015, 01:25 PM

Looks like it has cut to the cord, the tread is delaminating away from the carcass, bad news, tire is spent anyway, it is going to let you down you sooner than later.

B///MWGuy · 11-02-2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

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I think its due to lighting.. I measured it and it looked to have at least another year of service left..clearly covers Lincoln's head. I dont drive a lot.

I hope they finish the Interstate 5 construction soon. I get all sorts if stuffs stuck on my tire from commuting on that road.. Ugh

Bigtimekegger · 11-02-2015, 03:24 PM

it looks like your tires need to be replaced anyway. Could have been worse. your tires could have been new.

racermp · 11-02-2015, 04:29 PM

Your tires look dry rotted. Plus a but low but look descent Like 5/32 I'm guessing. Get some tire warranty for the next set. Discount tire in Texas is like about 30 a tire even if u didn't buy the tire from them.

Weebl · 11-17-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by B///MWGuy

I think its due to lighting.. I measured it and it looked to have at least another year of service left..clearly covers Lincoln's head. I dont drive a lot.

I hope they finish the Interstate 5 construction soon. I get all sorts if stuffs stuck on my tire from commuting on that road.. Ugh

Yup, they look like they have a good year of service left in that tire. Pull it out and drive it. Regardless that everyone says to buy new tires. When it explodes on the freeway and someone gets hurt. Remember that you knew about it and driving on it was intentional.
It is 100% unsafe to drive with a hole that big, leaking or not.

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B///MWGuy Lieutenant 264 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xDrive40i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 X5 xDrive40i [0.00]	exacto knife in my tire?? Hi, as I just arrived at home, I found out that this thing (in the pic) was lurking inside my tire... Is this part of a framing of the RFT tire or an exacto knife?? Should I pull this out? I don't get any tire pressure warning but I'm afraid removing this may create a puncture. Attached Images
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11-01-2015, 10:35 PM	#2
mleun481 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	yup, looks like the replacement blade for a utility knife. I'd pull it out, but that's me.
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11-01-2015, 10:45 PM	#3
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Looks like the blade cut to the steel cords. Need to replace tire I'm afraid.
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11-02-2015, 12:20 AM	#4
P1 Lieutenant General 11568 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	That tire looks like it's due to be replaced either way.
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11-02-2015, 01:25 PM	#6
Zucco Private 4 Rep 54 Posts Drives: X5 50i M-sport / M4 Comp Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 M4 Comp [0.00] 2012 BMW X5 50i [10.00]	Looks like it has cut to the cord, the tread is delaminating away from the carcass, bad news, tire is spent anyway, it is going to let you down you sooner than later.
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11-02-2015, 03:24 PM	#8
Bigtimekegger Second Lieutenant 35 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (1)	it looks like your tires need to be replaced anyway. Could have been worse. your tires could have been new.
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11-02-2015, 04:29 PM	#9
racermp Major 190 Rep 937 Posts Drives: F30 330i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Your tires look dry rotted. Plus a but low but look descent Like 5/32 I'm guessing. Get some tire warranty for the next set. Discount tire in Texas is like about 30 a tire even if u didn't buy the tire from them.
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