Seriously Sucks!

[TreeFrog Frank]

On the way to work this morning, I heard a noise like I ran over a small branch, twig, or something like that. Thought nothing about it.

A while ago, a coworker comes in from lunch, and asked if I knew about the thorn in my tire. :scratchhe She didn't think it was a normal rose thorn.

Well, I find a locust branch attached to my newer tires! I cut the branch off, leaving the thorn in the tire, and hopefully can make it after work to get it fixed... right in my sidewall!! OUCH!!! :angerhead

 

[dpricenator]

bummer, that is a hell of a thorn. I am sorry to say that I do not believe they can plug a hole in the side wall.

 

[blooz4u]

Damn man... that does suck!

 

[theribdoctor]

Sidewall damage sucks, no way to repair, just replace.

 

[funkejj]

bummer, that is a hell of a thorn. I am sorry to say that I do not believe they can plug a hole in the side wall.

they might try a patch but dont know

 

[Shmear]

Sheeeit. Bummer.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Sorry to hear about that Frank, ask them if they can "tube the tire" to fix it.

 

[TreeFrog Frank]

Thanks, guys!

Gonna leave work in a few minutes (darn, missing out on work??!!) and see what they can do where I bought them. They're the cheapest and about the friendliest service in town, so they should take care of me; whether it's a fix, or replacement.

 

[ciggy]

Sidewall damage sucks, no way to repair, just replace.

Yep..has to be replaced...That's one hell of a way to get a flat for sure!!

 

[jjon90]

Damn! Tell them to save the thorn, you may be able to use it as a nubber!

 

[amgracing]

thats the biggest damn thorn I have ever seen

 

[itsme_timd]

Wow, that is one wicked looking branch.

 

[swat253]

DAYUM!!! That's a thorn and a half!

Never had any luck with repairing sidewall damage. Don't be surprised if they refuse to attempt any type of repair and they just recommend you buy a new tire. If you go back where you bought them, you may qualify for a "road hazard" adjustment on the price of the new one.

 

[Ed Monton]

Sucks! - I recently had a flat from the sidewall and the tire was replaced on warranty so maybe look into that.

 

[dpricenator]

Damn! Tell them to save the thorn, you may be able to use it as a nubber!

Great idea

 

[themoneycollector]

Damn, that's a huge thorn Frank. Good luck. Your tire may be covered by the mfg's warranty just in case.

 

[mav_sd]

Same plants in my old yard... the worst was when they went through your shoes!!!

Tough thorns!

Best of luck with the tire bro.

 

[danthebugman]

That sucks man. I hate those things. I've taken more then enough to the head while mowing laws in high school. Why on earth you would want to put on in your yard on purpose is beyond me...

Hope you get it fixed without having to give them your arm and leg.

Dan

 

[Alwayslit]

killer thorn......damn

 

[GoingPostal]

man that is nasty, no respectable tire shop will attmpt a repair cause it wont hold long. hopefully they'll give you some kind of discount