Puncture repairs

[basil brush]

I have had my 944 MOT'd today and it has failed due to having a nail in one of the rear tyres. The tyre itself was only replaced 3 weeks ago so I am a bit reticent to just bin it. The nail is straight through the tread about 3/4 of an inch from the inside shoulder.
Does anybody know if this can be repaired safely, or do you think I should just go ahead and replace?

Thanks.

[alan_driver]

Depends if it has damages the inside. And I think there is a legal limit how close to the edge. Personally i would treat myself to a new tyre. Unless its brand new with loads of tread left.

[Basil Brush]

The tyre has been on the car 3 weeks and done about 350 miles, hence the reason I was a bit gutted. Have decided to just swap it for the sake of 150 quid on the grounds that tyres are not something to take chances with.

[incorrigible]

Quick fit, cost about £4, no reason to throw the tyre away, IMHO of course

[JMGS4]

Basil Brush said: The tyre has been on the car 3 weeks and done about 350 miles, hence the reason I was a bit gutted. Have decided to just swap it for the sake of 150 quid on the grounds that tyres are not something to take chances with.

Basil, get a patch on it then put an inner tube in, It'll be safe as houses. Sidewall damage, fling it.....

[incorrigible]

Wouldn't bother with an inner tube, shouldn't need one

[Basil Brush]

Hi Q say it is too close to the shoulder of the tyre to be repaired so I guess a new one it is then.

Thanks for your help.