Stones stuck between tyre and wheel

[Cap2018]

Hi all,

I’ve just noticed these stones stuck between the tyre and wheel of my car. Will these cause any problems if left alone or should I have them removed? they’re too wedged in to remove myself. That tyre is due changing soon (heavily perished at last MOT) so I could pair the two together if it’s going to cost any more than 20 odd quid to sort the stones.

Appreciate the advice.

[Cap2018]

Stuart M 1976 said:

Never seen that before. Was it a flat tyre inflated on a gravel driveway? I would do the same as previously mentioned - put it on a jack and let the air out until they come out easily

I’ve just had the car back from a repair garage due to someone hitting the nearside rear door and damaging the rear wheel but this is on the offside rear wheel. I was knocked sideways so perhaps I picked them up then but I hadn’t noticed before.

[Cap2018]

Cylon2007 said:

Assuming you have a tyre pump, jack the car up, let the tyre down, pick the stones out with the end of a screwdriver or similar, re-inflate the tyre, take car off jack, SIMPLES

Thanks, will give it a go

[Cap2018]

I can get this changed Friday earliest (decent tyres need to be ordered in) .. will this be safe to drive at dual carriageway speeds or am I risking bursting the tyre or the tyre coming away from the wheel? only concerned that if I deflate the tyre to pick out the stones and then reinflate then the seal might be compromised?