Drill bit in tire

[Renenal]

I get in our Jeep and start driving, when I notice that the tire light is on and tire pressure reads 26 psi. Examined the tire and noticed a nail going through the tread. No big deal, drive over a service center to have it repaired. Next thing I notice is the service manager being called out to look at the tire. It seems that it was not a nail in the tire, but instead was a drill bit. The whole bit. It was at an angle so it also rubbed the inside sidewall to the point that the tire could not be repaired. Now before you scoff, this is a service center that I have used for years. I know the service manager and he knows me by name so he is unlikely to be jerking my chain (not saying it couldn't happen, just not likely). This same service manager has in the past told me that I still had plenty of milage left on the tires of my previous Jeep and could have sold me new tires, but didn't.

Did see the drill bit, didn't notice what size it was as I was in awe that it was even there in the first place. How in the bloody hell does that happen? I would have had to hit it at just the right angle for it to pierce the tread, belts and up against the sidewall. Wow, I figure I have better odds at winning the lottery. At least the drill bit got added to their display of really odd things that have been in tires

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[jaymz]

I’ve found countless oddities that have caused flats over the years. From keys to wheel weights. I have yet to see a drill bit.

 

[Renenal]

I’ve found countless oddities that have caused flats over the years. From keys to wheel weights. I have yet to see a drill bit.

I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it. it was a first for me.

 

[GATORB8]

Probably twenty years ago in college I picked up a damn pickle fork in a brand new BFG MT. The entire thing was in the tire still when the shop dismounted what was left of it.

 

[Timmyjoe]

Years ago we had an issue with a rear tire on an SUV. It got three flats in a little over two weeks. Talking with the service manager at the tire dealer, he asked if there was construction on the route I take to and from work. There was. But I couldn't understand why it was always the back tire. He said it was common. When the front tire hits a nail (or drill bit) lying flat on the pavement, it usually bounces it up, and depending on the angle it lands, it can be just the right angle to puncture the rear tire.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Opus]

Physics is weird sometimes.

 

[GATORB8]

Physics is weird sometimes.

If it wasn’t for Murphy…

 

[The Last Cowboy]

I used to work at a tire store. The weirdest thing I found in a flat was a broken off deer antler. Drill bit could have been propped just right on a pot hole.

If you ever get out of your Jeep or car on the side of an interstate hwy, you'll be amazed at all of the stuff laying on the shoulder and in the grass. A lot of it metal, bolts, screws, broken pieces of aluminum wheels, shattered tools, etc.

 

[WranglerAz]

I had a drill bit in my rear tire, i think it was 5/16, it went in butt end first. it went all the way thru the thick tread near the sidewall, but did not hit the side wall on the inside. the local jeep service place said its too close to the sidewall for them to repair.

i used this as an opportunity to learn how to use my new arb tire repair kit, practice on beadlock removal and install. Geez, 37" tires on bead locks are super heavy.

The arb kit is really good, I was able to fix the hole, learned alot, and had fun. The tire still holds air, saving me over $500 on a new one.

 

[Tool Guy]

Pics or it didn't happen.


Just kidding

 

[Renenal]

Years ago we had an issue with a rear tire on an SUV. It got three flats in a little over two weeks. Talking with the service manager at the tire dealer, he asked if there was construction on the route I take to and from work. There was. But I couldn't understand why it was always the back tire. He said it was common. When the front tire hits a nail (or drill bit) lying flat on the pavement, it usually bounces it up, and depending on the angle it lands, it can be just the right angle to puncture the rear tire.

Best,
-Tim

That's pretty much what the service manager said too. I can't wait to buy a lottery ticket tomorrow. who knows, maybe lightening can strike twice

 

[AcesandEights]

It's a great way to flatten someone's tire, although it costs a little money. Easier than most other ways as the drill pulls itself into the tire, as opposed to things not wanting to get through a tough sidewall or rubber carcass. It's actually the preferred method for some folks, as it is fast, effective and somewhat low-cost.

 

[WranglerAz]

Pics or it didn't happen.


Just kidding

I added a pix of the drill bit, butt end went in first, in my tire.

 

[Canucklesammich]

Probably a 10mm bit . The day after I picked up my previous vehicle, I was on the way home & hit..no kidding.. a fork in the road. Went through the sidewall; the dealership where I bought it wouldn't help at all. All I hoped they would do is sell me a new tire for their cost, but noooo- they had my money and were done with me. And i, them.

 

[Carolina Jeeper]

I've replaced and repaired hundreds of semi truck and trailer tires and found just about anything you can imagine in tires. Screw driver shafts, allen wrenches, drill chuck keys, pliers, keys, bullets, knife blades, drill bits, metal debris, box cutter blades, bone, rivets, screws, nails, bolts, etc...

Steer tires were less likely to be punctured since they typically run over things just lying flat. But the item then gets partially wedged in the tire tread or can just get thrown up and just by chance is hit by the next tire and punctures it. Not to mention the item could have just been dropped by a vehicle you are following.

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