Repair porsche tyre

[sc0tt]

I have a 2005 boxster. Rear tyre with lots of tread has a nail in it.

I called kwik fit (only place open today) and they will not repair only replace. Is this true?

I’ve had numerous other tyres repaired, what is the difference?

[HighwayStar]

sc0tt said:

I have a 2005 boxster. Rear tyre with lots of tread has a nail in it.

I called kwik fit (only place open today) and they will not repair only replace. Is this true?

I’ve had numerous other tyres repaired, what is the difference?

Depends where is in the tyre. The central portion of the tread it can be done. Nearer the tyre wall, no.
See here:
https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-re...

[sixor8]

Is it a runflat? They can't be repaired as I understand it.

Also, in my experience, it's the policy of some companies, usually to get you to buy a new tyre off them. Kwikfit's own website states no stipulation on repairing tyres as to what vehicle they're from:

https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/information/tyre-re...

Unless it's on the wall or close to the edge, all tyres can be puncture repaired. After all, the air holds the repair in.....

http://www.dexel.co.uk/blog/british-standard-tyre-...

[anonymous-user]

The problem is probably Kwik-Fit, try somewhere else and don't mention the make of the car.

Better places out there.

[sc0tt]

Thanks chaps, i was under the impression that kwik fit would be “buy a new one”.

Nail is pretty centre so no issues repairing but I didn’5 want to repair if it was a massive no no.

[churchie2856]

I had a nail puncture the centre of A Michelin on the rear of a my 996. Had it repaired by a local tyre specialist. Held up fine. Was told sidewall or edge of tread punctures were a no no for repairs.

[jimbo761]

Unrelated but i wonder if you can renew the warranty with a plugged tyre?

Here’s mine from last week, bloody annoying...



Brand new tyre as well!

Edited by jimbo761 on Sunday 26th July 18:29

[anonymous-user]

I can't see any reasonable person blocking it as they have to find it first but I don't think you'll get a plug repair for that.

Doubly annoying if a new tyre.

[acricha3]

If it helps I had something similar happen to me a few years back, about 300 miles on a new rear Michelin PS2 and, thanks to a new nail smack bang in the middle of the tread a flat that I only discovered reversing off the drive (took me about 100 yards to work out what the grinding was and turn back).

I was under warranty so had it naively recovered to the local OPC. Was told that they would only replace and not repair (usual guff about the magical "N rating"), smelling a rat I actually contacted Michelin to gather evidence to challenge and received the below reply

(TL:DR - minor plugs are absolutely fine on all tyres, only exception is no major repairs to tyres over V speed rating (i.e. sidewall damage)).

My tyre was actually buggered anyway as the rim had gouged the inside of the tyre, thankfully I got away with a single replacement (that they price matched). If I could ,I would have got it plugged.

When I showed the MIchelin email to the OPC they doubled down and just hid behind "Its what Porsche tell us", not really worth the hassle for me to pursue (given the tyre was shredded internally), but yet another reason I steer clear of OPCs where I can!!

Michelin Customer Services said:

Thank you for your enquiry about tyre repairability.

There are no specific rules regarding repairs to N rated tyres as long as the repair conforms to BS AU 159f, a British Standard which covers minor and major repairs to most road going vehicle tyre types, and is followed by all ‘reputable’ tyre repairers.

It is important to remember that the standard stipulates that, prior to a repair being carried out, the tyre must be removed from the wheel and given a thorough internal as well as external examination. This ensures that there is no secondary damage that may preclude a repair e.g. underinflation damage or savaging by a penetrating object.

There is no limit to the number of minor repairs allowed, but patches must not overlap. The repair material must be a rubber only combination plug-patch or a rubber only patch and penetration filling material. The maximum diameter of the penetration after preparation must be less than 6mm.

The repairable area is defined as a percentage of the nominal section width and is measured symmetrically about the centre line of the tyre.

All tyres repaired must be able to operate at their original speed and load capabilities.

The maximum number of major repairs is 2 per tyre with speed symbol up to H, but the patches must not overlap and one repair per tyre with speed symbol V. No major repairs are recommended on tyres with a speed symbol above V.

[ajondyh]

I always wonder how the hell they manage to get in the right position to go into the tyre?? It doesn't seem feasible but it still happens

[Melvynr]

Bought one of these kits to have in the car, no need to take the wheel off .

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Emergency-Puncture-Tire...


https://youtu.be/nCwWPlaghfs

[anonymous-user]

Melvynr said:

Bought one of these kits to have in the car, no need to take the wheel off .

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Emergency-Puncture-Tire...


https://youtu.be/nCwWPlaghfs

That is pretty handy but you might need a jack as well since is a little tricky to do with the wheel in place and I’m not sure the standard fit “foam kit” comes with one these days?

Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 26th July 20:31

[David W.]

These are good
http://www.dynaplug.com/

[PowerMalc]

jimbo761 said:

Unrelated but i wonder if you can renew the warranty with a plugged tyre?

Here’s mine from last week, bloody annoying...



Brand new tyre as well!

Edited by jimbo761 on Sunday 26th July 18:29

Porsche will not renew the warranty if your tyres have been repaired/plugged
Last month my Boxster 981 passed the MOT and the 111 point check but not on the tyres, one rear and one front
had been repaired. They would not renew the warranty. Also they insisted that any replacement had to be the same
type number, in my case N0. The front N0 was impossible to obtain as it is discontinued so I would have to replace all 4
even though they all had 5 to 7mm of tread left.
At this point I left the Porsche GB and OPC fold, will now self warranty.

[DJMC]

jimbo761 said:

Unrelated but i wonder if you can renew the warranty with a plugged tyre?

Here’s mine from last week, bloody annoying...



Brand new tyre as well!

Edited by jimbo761 on Sunday 26th July 18:29

No, that can't be repaired unfortunately.

I had OPC warranty extended with a plugged tyre back in 2017, they probably didn't notice it. But maybe they're more stringent nowadays as they also passed my Zunsport grilles in 2017 but the same OPC failed the car on the same grilles in 2019.

That was the last straw for me and I've gone indy now.

[kilarney]

sc0tt said:

I have a 2005 boxster. Rear tyre with lots of tread has a nail in it.

I called kwik fit (only place open today) and they will not repair only replace. Is this true?

I’ve had numerous other tyres repaired, what is the difference?

It can be repaired. If its in the standard repair zone then its a plug repair. If its outside that area it can still be repaired(contrary to popular belief) but needs to be vulcanised in an oven so its a specialist only job. The vulcanised repair takes a week to turnaround. If you are in the cheshire area pm me and i can help, repaired my 2010 boxster recently.

[sc0tt]

Thanks for your help chaps, my usual go to indy just repaired it for me for £20.

Safe to say they weren’t a fan of kwik fit’s policy.