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Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
optional
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Date: October 10, 2007 11:35AM
There has been a spree of screws being put in tires on Luce Ct in Springfield, off of Rolling RD. There were 5 incidents this weekend and 20+ over the last 4 months. This person is using screw so the air slowly leaks so you go places and are left stranded. If anyone has any info leading to an arrest may recieve a reward. We are trying to see if this is a wide spread case of just in our court. Thanks and check your tires before you leave.
Re: Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
bdimag
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Date: October 10, 2007 12:57PM
i think the police would be a better place to start asking...
although I did have a screw in my tire recently... but it was either there when i bought it.. or got stuck in it on the 4.5 hour drive from where i picked it up..
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/10/2007 12:58PM by bdimag.
although I did have a screw in my tire recently... but it was either there when i bought it.. or got stuck in it on the 4.5 hour drive from where i picked it up..
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/10/2007 12:58PM by bdimag.
Re: Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
duh
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Date: October 10, 2007 06:58PM
Be careful in the contractors' part of the lots at Home Depot...all kinds of nails, screws, and shit laying around out there.
That said, I've picked up drywall screws in my tires before...and they rarely cause a leak. I just leave them in there.
That said, I've picked up drywall screws in my tires before...and they rarely cause a leak. I just leave them in there.
Re: Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
hmm
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Date: October 10, 2007 07:31PM
Don't be so sure it is being done on purpose. Ever see the contrators trucks rolling down the street. Nails, screws, paint and drywall fall off them all the time. Check around on the street and see if someone has a home remodeling truck parked nearby. Or is someone on the street having work done. These guys dont give a crap on securing the load. If it falls off it is behind them so they dont care.
On the beltway I have seen all kinds of things flying off trucks. A few times I have seen shovels and rakes laying on the road. Imagine what would happen if a motorcycle hit those.
Good advice from Duh, never park near the contractors entrance at Home Depot. It is full of nails.
On the beltway I have seen all kinds of things flying off trucks. A few times I have seen shovels and rakes laying on the road. Imagine what would happen if a motorcycle hit those.
Good advice from Duh, never park near the contractors entrance at Home Depot. It is full of nails.
Re: Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
optional
()
Date: October 11, 2007 10:44AM
this is done on purpose. It is oly happening on my court. All tires have been the rears and they are placed perfely straight.
Re: Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
Kiev
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Date: October 11, 2007 10:51AM
just kids having fun.
cameras would help...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/11/2007 10:51AM by Kiev.
cameras would help...
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/11/2007 10:51AM by Kiev.
Re: Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
Lurker.
()
Date: October 11, 2007 11:07AM
Well it should be easy to fix.
Go to Auto Express and buy a "plug kit." Costs about 10 bucks. You can probably plug the tire while it is still on the car. Borrow somebodies lighter plug in air pump and fill the tire back up.
I plugged a tire that had a screw in it. It took about 10 minutes and the tire lasted for years.
Oh yeah, certainly install a security camera. I have four and they are awesome! One has a remote unit that I can take all over the house if needed. I can be working in the basement and know when somebody pulls into the driveway. You don't have run TV cables any more most are wireless now and around $60-$150. Get one with infared for night time recording. You'll have the person on tape to give to the police.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/11/2007 11:14AM by Lurker..
Go to Auto Express and buy a "plug kit." Costs about 10 bucks. You can probably plug the tire while it is still on the car. Borrow somebodies lighter plug in air pump and fill the tire back up.
I plugged a tire that had a screw in it. It took about 10 minutes and the tire lasted for years.
Oh yeah, certainly install a security camera. I have four and they are awesome! One has a remote unit that I can take all over the house if needed. I can be working in the basement and know when somebody pulls into the driveway. You don't have run TV cables any more most are wireless now and around $60-$150. Get one with infared for night time recording. You'll have the person on tape to give to the police.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/11/2007 11:14AM by Lurker..
Re: Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
Gravis
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Date: October 12, 2007 01:05AM
Lurker. Wrote:
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> Oh yeah, certainly install a security camera.
...
> You'll have the person on tape to
> give to the police.
killing the person is a more permanent solution.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
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> Oh yeah, certainly install a security camera.
...
> You'll have the person on tape to
> give to the police.
killing the person is a more permanent solution.
"the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Re: Screws in tires Springfield
Posted by:
Kiev
()
Date: October 12, 2007 01:11AM
Lurker. Wrote:
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> Well it should be easy to fix.
>
> Go to Auto Express and buy a "plug kit." Costs
> about 10 bucks. You can probably plug the tire
> while it is still on the car. Borrow somebodies
> lighter plug in air pump and fill the tire back
> up.
>
> I plugged a tire that had a screw in it. It took
> about 10 minutes and the tire lasted for years.
>
> Oh yeah, certainly install a security camera. I
> have four and they are awesome! One has a remote
> unit that I can take all over the house if needed.
> I can be working in the basement and know when
> somebody pulls into the driveway. You don't have
> run TV cables any more most are wireless now and
> around $60-$150. Get one with infared for night
> time recording. You'll have the person on tape to
> give to the police.
Which make/models do you use?
Wireless eh?
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> Well it should be easy to fix.
>
> Go to Auto Express and buy a "plug kit." Costs
> about 10 bucks. You can probably plug the tire
> while it is still on the car. Borrow somebodies
> lighter plug in air pump and fill the tire back
> up.
>
> I plugged a tire that had a screw in it. It took
> about 10 minutes and the tire lasted for years.
>
> Oh yeah, certainly install a security camera. I
> have four and they are awesome! One has a remote
> unit that I can take all over the house if needed.
> I can be working in the basement and know when
> somebody pulls into the driveway. You don't have
> run TV cables any more most are wireless now and
> around $60-$150. Get one with infared for night
> time recording. You'll have the person on tape to
> give to the police.
Which make/models do you use?
Wireless eh?