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Originally Posted by Kessler35is
Have them do the internal patch where they drill out/clean out the hole and put a rubber plug that is attached to a patch that stays internal. It wears at the same rate as the tire and since yours is not on the tread I doubt you will ever have an issue.
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+1. However you should also take into account how long you had that screw driving with you... I caught a screw in my RFT just as I was reaching dealership for oil change/etc., so it didn't damage the tire as bad as it could. Patched it up properly, and then test-drove... slowly increasing the speed all the way past 200 km/h. No problems after 7000 km to date.
My rule of thumb with RFTs is simple: if the screw is anywhere near the sidewall and has been exposed to the road (i.e. pressure applied) for a long period of time after the "puncture" - just replace the RFT. Otherwise - patch it properly.