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UK & Ireland S2000 CommunityDiscussions related to the S2000, its ownership and enthusiasm for it in the UK and Ireland. Including FAQs, and technical questions.
On Saturday I noticed rivet stuck in my rear tyre.
I took it to a tyre shop and they told me it will have to be a new tyre as its in the corner. I've only had the car since April, from new, so I'm not to pleased.
The tyre hasn't gone down at all yet, and I was wondering how thick are the tyre walls ? The rivet has gone in right at the edge and its gone in straight so I don't think its actually punctured thought to the other side. Now I 've snipped off the top of the rivet it isn't in contact with the road at all.
If I pulled it out and it didn't go down should I just leave it, or am I increasing my risk of having a blow out ?
Also if I change one rear should I change both, I've done 4500 miles so far ?
Also what is a good price for stock rears on a 04 ?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated !!
Regards Oliver
PS this is the 3rd time I've had punctures in rear tyres in a year, either I'm being very unlucky or someone is doing it on purpose.
I certainly wouldn't drive the car with the rivet still in the tyre. I would pull it out as you may have to replace the tyre anyway. I picked up this in my tyre a couple of months ago:
I would check the tyre tread depth alongside a new tyre. I would replace both tyres for peace of mind, keep your good tyre as a spare in case it happens again.
too risky to leave it as it is. Unfortunately it's probably best to replace both sides at once also. I am guessing you won't notice much difference in the dry with one worn and the other new, but in the wet, one will shed much less water than the other - not what you want in a 240 bhp RWD.
too risky to leave it as it is. Unfortunately it's probably best to replace both sides at once also. I am guessing you won't notice much difference in the dry with one worn and the other new, but in the wet, one will shed much less water than the other - not what you want in a 240 bhp RWD.
I would be inclined just to replace one of the rears if you've only had it for a few months. unless you've done galactic milage they won't be that worn.
Blowout is unlikely unless the tyre is under a lot of stress, so I wouldn't worry too much, better get it replaced soonish though
07-12-2004, 12:10 PM
A Rivet In My Rear Tyre !
too risky to leave it as it is. Unfortunately it's probably best to replace both sides at once also. I am guessing you won't notice much difference in the dry with one worn and the other new, but in the wet, one will shed much less water than the other - not what you want in a 240 bhp RWD. 
