Tread death (under lugs) - almost puncture but no air loss

[Janster]

Izzy is parked in the garge and my husband notices a stone inbetween the lugs. It’d been there a while. It was worn smooth and level with the lugs (OEM wildpeaks). He can’t resist but to grab a screwdriver to pick it out. Much to his surprise, the rock was like a mini sharks tooth with pointy end in the rubber.

I’m not losing air…..
Should I be concerned?
Luckily, this is right in the middle of the tire, so a ‘patch’ would be sufficient when/if needed.

In order to avoid an air loss catastrophe while driving, do you think having a patch installed now would be beneficial? Or not worth it?
That’s gonna drive me crazy knowing it could get a flat tire at any given moment.
I don‘t know anything about what tires are made of….to know either way.
Thoughts?

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[Dweisman429]

Personally I wouldn't have any worry of it. I would say that there is a better chance of picking up a screw somewhere else and causing a leak.

Those wild peaks are thick...very thick. Very unlikely anything other than superficial scar to it

 

[MeanGreen]

Hard to tell the size from the picture but judging it compared to the sipe channels it's small and not deep. I wouldn't have any issues running it like that. I agree with Daniel, just a cosmetic scar.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

It’s not something to overly worry about but if it’s something that sticks in your mind get the Jeep into Le Schwab and have them take a look. They’ve done free plugs on my tires in the past if and when they could. A lot of other tire places do that as well. If I’m ever in doubt I pull it into one of them. They’re the experts. I’m just the user. I trust their judgement most times.

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