What do you think? Nail in tire…

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  1. Chi Town Steers

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    This is why I always roll forward a foot on my pre trips. Tire is holding air, no signs of a leak. Looks like it’s a nail can’t tell for sure. It’s been in there for at least a week because I’ve been off for a week, but I’m running Vegas to Chicago starting tomorrow. What’s the best thing to do?
     
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    Pull it. If it leaks, stop the leak.

    Pretty much words to live by on many things in life
     
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    Grab it with some pliers and wiggle it. If it leaks when you wiggle it around then leave it be until you get to a tire shop.
     
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    if you leave it in, it will work it's way deeper.

    don't pull it until your somewhere to get it fixed, in case it's through
     
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    Like others. Pull it when your parked at a TA or anywhere else with a tire shop. They can patch that, if it leaks.
     
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    You're still with Schnieder right? I'd roll with it as long as it's holding air. When you get to a terminal, get them to patch it. That way you don't lose time going to a shop that takes all day.
     
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    Yes sir still with Schneider.
     
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    I gave it a little wiggle with my fingers and it popped right out. Was barely in there. No leak, can’t see the hole at all. Good to go. Thanks for the advice gentlemen.
     
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    Pulling flatbed to Chicago?
     
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    Not a nail. Looks more like a deck screw.
     
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