Need second opinion on puncture repair pls

[S1MMA]

For those that do this day in day out, could this be repaired or not?

Thanks for your view!

[one eyed mick]

With out hands on viewing its close but may be ok , reliable tyre shops can be difficult to find I know but look for one with older staff , more knowledgeable

[E-bmw]

IIRC the repair can't be within 10% of the sidewall, so as above it could be tight, measure it & see what you think then.

[stevieturbo]

No issue with that and you could DIY.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-TST10-Temporary-Pu...

[Andy 308GTB]

As far as the chains go, I found that ATS would typically repair this sort of damage.
Whereas Kwik Fit would want to sell you a new tyre.

[Mr2Mike]

stevieturbo said:

No issue with that and you could DIY.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-TST10-Temporary-Pu...

Those sticky-string repair kits are for temporary get-you-home repairs, not something to be used permanently. The proper repairs use a mushroom shaped plug that's chemically vulcanised to the inside of the tyre so no chance of them coming out.

[E-bmw]

Have used these (or similar) before on tyres suitable for simple repair.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24-PACK-x-6MM-COMBINATIO...

[227bhp]

Mr2Mike said:

stevieturbo said:

No issue with that and you could DIY.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-TST10-Temporary-Pu...

Those sticky-string repair kits are for temporary get-you-home repairs, not something to be used permanently. The proper repairs use a mushroom shaped plug that's chemically vulcanised to the inside of the tyre so no chance of them coming out.

That depends on what country you live in.

[stevieturbo]

Mr2Mike said:

Those sticky-string repair kits are for temporary get-you-home repairs, not something to be used permanently. The proper repairs use a mushroom shaped plug that's chemically vulcanised to the inside of the tyre so no chance of them coming out.

Well, they're no worse than having a screw in the tyre and many people could drive for thousands of miles like that without even knowing...except the screw will leak faster

They may not be the best thing about...but they do work and they are convenient, and I doubt he's pushing the tyre to extremes on a regular basis, otherwise he would be happy enough just buying a new tyre

And given how those things are inserted, there is virtually no way they would ever come out.

[227bhp]

stevieturbo said:

Mr2Mike said:

Those sticky-string repair kits are for temporary get-you-home repairs, not something to be used permanently. The proper repairs use a mushroom shaped plug that's chemically vulcanised to the inside of the tyre so no chance of them coming out.

Well, they're no worse than having a screw in the tyre and many people could drive for thousands of miles like that without even knowing...except the screw will leak faster

They may not be the best thing about...but they do work and they are convenient, and I doubt he's pushing the tyre to extremes on a regular basis, otherwise he would be happy enough just buying a new tyre

And given how those things are inserted, there is virtually no way they would ever come out.

They're brilliant things to carry in the glovebox, the AA/RAC and other emergency tyre fitters carry them too. I had a screw in mine a few weeks ago, unscrewed it, reamed it and bunged one of these in in 30 seconds, barely lost any pressure.
They are only supposed to be temp in the UK, but classed as permanent in Europe. The problem is being available to the public some idiot is bound to try and repair a sidewall or something.
Out of interest, the-close-to-the-edge rule is because that part of the tyre suffers from a lot of movement and deformation, as it squirms around it can loosen any repairs so it's not exactly dangerous, just not advisable.

[S1MMA]

appreciate the views guys, I got it plugged temporarily. Kwick fit wouldn't touch it. The tyre place that plugged it said a mushroom patch repair likely wouldn't fit (as too close to the sidewall, the head of the plug would touch the side) but he didn't take the tyre off to check. I will replace the tyre rather than rely on the plug long term or for sustained high speed, not worth the risk.

[SebringMan]

I've seem a normal repair work on that application before with no ill effects.

Some places would have done a 'major' repair, especially as it gets closer to the sidewall, but these places are getting few and far between.