Friday 13th is true - flat tyre!
Friday 13th is true - flat tyre!
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SV_WDC

Original Poster:

1,181 posts

118 months

Friday 13th October 2017
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No idea what on earth has caused this as on a bog standard public road.
Tyres are ~6 weeks old. Thankfully low speed & was able to stop almost immediately
Couple questions - good to get the opinion of PH community

1. is it fair to say this tyre is not repairable?

2. would it be safe to drive this to the tyre fitter 0.5miles down the road? Tyre holds no pressure. I have gel to put in it; whether it will stay in with a cut like this is another matter.


Pope

2,653 posts

276 months

Friday 13th October 2017
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Tyre is knackered; try the gel; may help to give you at least some pressure hold. Driving it SLOWLY should be fine - the wheel will be protected by the tyre sidewalls for a short time, but if there is any sign that it looks like it will damage the wheel don't risk it; depending on spec they are eye wateringly expensive!!

carrottop

7,251 posts

262 months

Saturday 14th October 2017
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That looks like it's been knifed

Fore Left

1,609 posts

211 months

Saturday 14th October 2017
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Fill it with silicone sealant. Wait for it to set, drive to tyre place thumbup

SV_WDC

Original Poster:

1,181 posts

118 months

Sunday 15th October 2017
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Thanks all. Damage was caused when driving. No idea what though as it is on the near side, must’ve been something in the road. Car flatbed on Tuesday to tyre fitters