Nail through front tyre
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Went out this morning to find a large nail/wood screw through my front tyre. So two new tyres to be arranged this week.
My question is I am currently running continentals front and rear, thoughts on going to michellin super sports on the front but keeping the contis on the rear?
The car is running 19 inch wheels with 235 35 fronts and 315 25 rears with an ok tread (hence not wanting to change the rears)
Thanks
Davie
My question is I am currently running continentals front and rear, thoughts on going to michellin super sports on the front but keeping the contis on the rear?
The car is running 19 inch wheels with 235 35 fronts and 315 25 rears with an ok tread (hence not wanting to change the rears)
Thanks
Davie
superstreek said:
Went out this morning to find a large nail/wood screw through my front tyre. So two new tyres to be arranged this week.
My question is I am currently running continentals front and rear, thoughts on going to michellin super sports on the front but keeping the contis on the rear?
The car is running 19 inch wheels with 235 35 fronts and 315 25 rears with an ok tread (hence not wanting to change the rears)
Thanks
Davie
Never a good idea to mix front & rears IMO.My question is I am currently running continentals front and rear, thoughts on going to michellin super sports on the front but keeping the contis on the rear?
The car is running 19 inch wheels with 235 35 fronts and 315 25 rears with an ok tread (hence not wanting to change the rears)
Thanks
Davie
Sandy59 said:
If it's a small hole then worth checking with a tyre specialist if it can be repaired.
Yes I know Porsche don't recommend this, but they are not tyre specialists, and there are guidelines on repairs.
Agree if it's tread rather than side wall they should be able to plug it from the inside! Yes I know Porsche don't recommend this, but they are not tyre specialists, and there are guidelines on repairs.
I am always wary of repairs on tyres, living in holland the occasional trip over the border means autobahn speeds so I am not keen on taking risks.
As far as winter goes the winter wheels and tyres will be coming out soon anyway may even put them on early if I struggle finding replacements this week (OH) will be away for the weekend with the other car.
Ironically the car is set to be sold shortly due to a house move which means a longer commute so a more economical daily and then something less practical for the weekend.
As far as winter goes the winter wheels and tyres will be coming out soon anyway may even put them on early if I struggle finding replacements this week (OH) will be away for the weekend with the other car.
Ironically the car is set to be sold shortly due to a house move which means a longer commute so a more economical daily and then something less practical for the weekend.
They probably won't be able to repair that as it looks too close to the edge.
Personally I wouldn't run different tyres front to rear BUT that is at least safer than running different tyres on the same axle. If you go down that route then change the back to match as soon as you can. A lot of online mobile tyre fitting companies do better deals the more you buy.
Personally I wouldn't run different tyres front to rear BUT that is at least safer than running different tyres on the same axle. If you go down that route then change the back to match as soon as you can. A lot of online mobile tyre fitting companies do better deals the more you buy.
Tyre repairs as a subject interests me. I can't believe the difference in opinions about puncture repairs. I have had punctures repaired at The Ring by Race Team Tyre Men, then driven numerous (hard!) laps of The Ring with no problems at all in my old 996. I wasn't for this until the guy who proposed repairing the tyre re-assured me that he'd done it hundreds of times. On a Road Car/Tyre I personally (each to their own and all that!) would have no issues having a tyre repaired, if repairable obviously, and to the appropriate standards.
Here's a question; how many folk buy a nice, fast car, and head straight for their local tyre shop and have the tyres removed to see if they have a Tyre with a previously repaired puncture? I doubt anyone does!!
Here's a question; how many folk buy a nice, fast car, and head straight for their local tyre shop and have the tyres removed to see if they have a Tyre with a previously repaired puncture? I doubt anyone does!!
That tyre is not repairable - nail too close to the edge.
I am happy to use repaired tyres on the roads.
I wouldn't use a repaired tyre on track (assuming you want to use it in earnest).
I wouldn't use different brands fore and aft for road or track on a performance car, although I wouldn't think twice with the runarounds.
Bert
I am happy to use repaired tyres on the roads.
I wouldn't use a repaired tyre on track (assuming you want to use it in earnest).
I wouldn't use different brands fore and aft for road or track on a performance car, although I wouldn't think twice with the runarounds.
Bert
Out of interest, I wonder how many people can actually say hand on heart they definitely don't have a small nail or piece of wire in any of their tyres right now ??
I think I can, but only as I asked my OPC to specifically do this prior to an upcoming trip to France during a service.
Is it possible the OP's nail has been there for a while, but only noticed when the wheel was in the right position ??
I know I've driven several hundered miles with a big slash on a rear tyre without noticing it, only saw it when the tyre was being replaced - a scary sight !!
It's actually pretty time consuming to do a full in situ close tyre inspection, but worth doing once in a while for peace of mind I think.
I think I can, but only as I asked my OPC to specifically do this prior to an upcoming trip to France during a service.
Is it possible the OP's nail has been there for a while, but only noticed when the wheel was in the right position ??
I know I've driven several hundered miles with a big slash on a rear tyre without noticing it, only saw it when the tyre was being replaced - a scary sight !!
It's actually pretty time consuming to do a full in situ close tyre inspection, but worth doing once in a while for peace of mind I think.
Sandy59 said:
Out of interest, I wonder how many people can actually say hand on heart they definitely don't I know I've driven several hundered miles with a big slash on a rear tyre without noticing it, only saw it when the tyre was being replaced - a scary sight !!
Was the slash beside your puncture repair Sandy?....btw what tyres did you swap for after our outing in August?...and at what price?northnoble said:
Sandy59 said:
Out of interest, I wonder how many people can actually say hand on heart they definitely don't I know I've driven several hundered miles with a big slash on a rear tyre without noticing it, only saw it when the tyre was being replaced - a scary sight !!
Was the slash beside your puncture repair Sandy?....btw what tyres did you swap for after our outing in August?...and at what price?Sandy59 said:
Actually Hamish this happened on my previous car after a visit to Snetterton. I found a replacement Corsa on e-bay for £160, from a Porsche Indy customer who also had a puncture and changed both tyres. Had mine properly repaired later and was told 'good as new', will keep it as a spare for now though.
That was a result!...must admit was impressed with that repair kit (but haven't got one yet!)BertBert said:
That tyre is not repairable - nail too close to the edge.
I am happy to use repaired tyres on the roads.
I wouldn't use a repaired tyre on track (assuming you want to use it in earnest).
I wouldn't use different brands fore and aft for road or track on a performance car, although I wouldn't think twice with the runarounds.
Bert
I got a nail through the treadblock of a nearly new - less than 500 miles - rear 285/30/18 PS2 tyre. It was repaired to the required British Standard. It has been to Le Mans and back, seen a few clients and repeatedly done 170mph+ - 20+ flat out runs - at Vmax a few weeks ago.I am happy to use repaired tyres on the roads.
I wouldn't use a repaired tyre on track (assuming you want to use it in earnest).
I wouldn't use different brands fore and aft for road or track on a performance car, although I wouldn't think twice with the runarounds.
Bert
Repaired correctly, there is no issue and I have no problem with using the car as it was meant to be used.
The picture at the beginning of this thread shows a tyre which cannot be repaired anyway, seems to have uneven wear and ought to be binned, and if any of the others look like that, they should go too.
Thanks for the feedback and a quick update to all.
Found a set of Conti's which will be available Thursday, the local Kwik Fit are showing as the cheapest due to a 25% off on Continentals at the moment. Not normally where I would use but will give them a shot.
I had a look at the tyre again after the comments on the uneven wear and I think the photo is not the best and definitely does not give a true picture of the tread wear across the tyre.
Looks like I will have them on for a few weeks before it is time to change for the winter, strange as that seems when it was 27 degrees yesterday!
Davie
Found a set of Conti's which will be available Thursday, the local Kwik Fit are showing as the cheapest due to a 25% off on Continentals at the moment. Not normally where I would use but will give them a shot.
I had a look at the tyre again after the comments on the uneven wear and I think the photo is not the best and definitely does not give a true picture of the tread wear across the tyre.
Looks like I will have them on for a few weeks before it is time to change for the winter, strange as that seems when it was 27 degrees yesterday!
Davie
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