Nail in tire

[Ricardo]

Sooo a month or so ago i realized i had a nail in one of my tires. The lil devil is doing pretty well and has became a part of the tire so to say. So my question to you guys is if i should rush to take it out or if i can wait a bit on it.
It hasnt given me any troubles and chances are it was there when i bought it (3~ months ago) and who knows for how long the previous owner had it there.
The only thing i've noticed is that the tire air pressure goes down to 15~ psi and i have to get it back up to 25 every now and then.

 

[Prince]

If you take it out then the air will come out much quicker. Leave it until you can afford to either get it repaired or get a new tyre.

 

[Ricardo]

Yea hehe i wasnt thinking of taking it out by myself, i was just wondering if it could blow up at any moment or if i could just leave it there for a month until i can get it repaired.

 

[Prince]

It shouldn't blow up or anything. Haven't you got a spare?

 

[obi_waynne]

If you've ever felt a nail in a tyre after a journey you will notice that it gets extremely hot. In my opinion this is dangerous and can cause the tyre to overheat. You will also be losing pressure although at a fairly slow rate. This also adds to flexing and heat build up and will cause the end of the tyres life prematurely.

For $20 or so to get a repair done I wouldn't bother risking it if it were me. I've discovered nails in tyres that have been there for some time but as soon as I noticed it I got it sorted out ASAP.