Tesla T0 tyre - can't be repaired?

[RemarkLima]

Hi all,

Have a nail in a tyre - just been told it can't be repaired as it's a Tesla tyre (i.e. T0 acoustic).

Seems a bit weird but really the case?

Thanks,
RL

[AVB]

I've had them repaired before. Depends on whether the tyre shop can be bothered. All they need to do is cut away a bit of foam.

I don't bother with acoustic tyres when replacing. Waste of money.

[RemarkLima]

I guess they're decent tyres but have a better efficiency than the standard PS4's?

Or are better tyres recommended?

[Far Cough]

www.Dynaplug.com

https://youtu.be/TP1ya0otFzk

Sorted

[RemarkLima]

Aren't they a "get you home" type thing? I have a plug kit but more as an emergency fix...

[AVB]

RemarkLima said:

I guess they're decent tyres but have a better efficiency than the standard PS4's?

Or are better tyres recommended?

I have put Michelin Cross Climate on mine whenever they needed replacing. No complaints.

[Far Cough]

RemarkLima said:

Aren't they a "get you home" type thing? I have a plug kit but more as an emergency fix...

Perfectly acceptable as a permanent fix if done correctly.

[RemarkLima]

AVB said:

I have put Michelin Cross Climate on mine whenever they needed replacing. No complaints.

I'll take a look, the PS4s are decent tyres but did you notice any range improvements with an A rated tyre?

Far Cough said:

RemarkLima said:

Aren't they a "get you home" type thing? I have a plug kit but more as an emergency fix...

Perfectly acceptable as a permanent fix if done correctly.

OK, just done mine with the kit I keep in the car and reamed it out, stuck the gear in and so far holding perfectly fine... Let's see how it goes.

[ChocolateFrog]

Kits are £9.99 from ECP and enough to do atleast 20 punctures, I.e. more than you'll ever need.

Just keep it in your car, it's saved us once so far.

https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/benson-car-tyre-rep...

That's inflation for you, up 30% in 2 years.

[RemarkLima]

Yes, I have an ebay one similar to that, one in each car as neither has a spare and always dubious about the slime.

But always assumed they were a temp repair!

[AVB]

RemarkLima said:

AVB said:

I have put Michelin Cross Climate on mine whenever they needed replacing. No complaints.

I'll take a look, the PS4s are decent tyres but did you notice any range improvements with an A rated tyre?

Far Cough said:

RemarkLima said:

Aren't they a "get you home" type thing? I have a plug kit but more as an emergency fix...

Perfectly acceptable as a permanent fix if done correctly.

OK, just done mine with the kit I keep in the car and reamed it out, stuck the gear in and so far holding perfectly fine... Let's see how it goes.

I didn't notice any difference in range or sound.

[MaxFromage]

I put Cross Climates on mine as well. I felt there was maybe a slight increase in economy, but nothing major. It also wasn't quite as sharp as previous, but as a trade-off, I think it was a bit quieter and softer.

[Far Cough]

RemarkLima said:

Yes, I have an ebay one similar to that, one in each car as neither has a spare and always dubious about the slime.

But always assumed they were a temp repair!

I`ve used them on bikes and cars and tracked both. No issues.

[RobbyJ]

AVB said:

I've had them repaired before. Depends on whether the tyre shop can be bothered. All they need to do is cut away a bit of foam.

Exactly the same here, I've had them repaired too.

[RemarkLima]

Good to know.

So far the home tyre repair is holding up a treat, 42psi and no issue and no loss - and at motorway speeds, round abouts and the ultimate test of the school run, so far so good.

The TPMS I've always thought as a bit of a pointless gadget, but thinking I'll get them aftermarket for my other car with an android head unit, as saving the tyre before it gets ruined is a result!