Puncture near side wall - fitting an inner tube ?

[henrycrun]

Just got home tonight from a w/e away, to see that the barge on the driveway has a puncture (in a nearly new tyre) located approx 5mm from the sidewall.

Now when I was a lad, twas simply a question of fitting an inner tube. These days no-one seems to be interested.

Does anyone still offer this service and if not, what is the reason - is it legal, technical or marketing ?

[Nick3point2]

Don't do it; tubeless tyres can damage inner tubes because the inner surface is not suitable for the constant rubbing between the 2 surfaces. And it's pretty unlikely to find a tube to suit the tyre size if it's in any way modern.

[henrycrun]

Thanks, so its a technical reason.

I was worried that Brussels had interfered

[stevieturbo]

The sidewall is a critical part of the tyre. Generally if it's damaged at all, new tyre is required.

perhaps if was a very small hole, like from a small nail or something you could get away with it. But if any more than that, is it really worth the risk ? And that's why tyre places wont fix it.

If an accident did occur, you could then turn round and say "well dopeyfit repaired it for me" so it must have been ok.

[Tunku]

I would try a plug fix, ie, doing it myself.

[mybrainhurts]

Bit late now but, for future reference, it is possible to do a legal fix.

You need someone who can do a hot vulcanised repair. A large oven is used and most work comes from lorry tyres. The tyre has to be baked and you'll probably have to leave it with them for a few days, as they only run the oven with a full load, to minimise energy use.

Last time I did this it cost around £20 and I had to travel from Sheffield to Rotherham to find the nearest repairer.

[one eyed mick]

Tunku said:

I would try a plug fix, ie, doing it myself.

Brave man!!!

[mybrainhurts]

one eyed mick said:

Tunku said:

I would try a plug fix, ie, doing it myself.

Brave man!!!

Kamikaze pilot....

[Tunku]

mybrainhurts said:

one eyed mick said:

Tunku said:

I would try a plug fix, ie, doing it myself.

Brave man!!!

Kamikaze pilot....

Ah So.

[mrmr96]

Tunku said:

I would try a plug fix, ie, doing it myself.

The reason why holes near the sidewall can't be plugged is that the rear side of the plug has a big fat plate kind of thing that is rubber bonded to the inside of the tyre. These round plate things are pretty stiff and reasonable sized (like 50p size) so if the hole is near the wall then the edge of the plate would have to bend and contour up the inside of the wall. This would create a tendancy for it to pull away over time, potentially casuing rapid deflation upon failure. Bad thing.

Bit of a stter, but it's time for a new tyre. At least you know why.

[mybrainhurts]

mrmr96 said:

Bit of a stter, but it's time for a new tyre.

No it's not...did you read my post?

[mrmr96]

mybrainhurts said:

mrmr96 said:

Bit of a stter, but it's time for a new tyre.

No it's not...did you read my post?

I've never heard of that method before.

[mybrainhurts]

mrmr96 said:

mybrainhurts said:

mrmr96 said:

Bit of a stter, but it's time for a new tyre.

No it's not...did you read my post?

I've never heard of that method before.

You have now. Remember it, it could save you a lot of money...

[one eyed mick]

mybrainhurts said:

You have now. Remember it, it could save you a lot of money...

Have used this " specialist repair" system but found it expensive £50 /60 and long winded ,the tyre was away for a month and it came back with a note ' Advise use as a spare only !!! , Iwas not that happy so replaced the bloody thing any way!!!