I've had 4 nails in my rear tires. After the 2nd one, I decided to buy a road hazard warranty through Cycle Gear when I bought another Metzler 880. For $8.49 it prorates the wear on the tire if you have to get a new one. Last time it saved me $70 on a new tire. The way my tires are nail magnets, it's worth the extra bucks to get the coverage.
On my trip last weekend, I noticed a non-leaking cut in my front tire straight across the center. Already have one on order with Cycle Gear and it should be in by Friday. Won't get much through the road hazard warranty since this tire has 12,000 miles on it, but I should get a few bucks off.
note: America owners need not apply. They don't cover tubed tires.
Moe's right on the socket sizes.
