Do I need to replace both front tyres? (Hope not)
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Got a puncture in one of the front tyres on my Cayman. Hopefully it can be repaired (have had many repaired over the years with no issues).
As the fronts are only a year old and 4K miles new I'd like to avoid havig to buy two if the one tyre cannot be repaired.
Tread is 6mm, 6mm, 6mm across the width, so would a new tyre on just one side upset the drive, handling, etc.
As the fronts are only a year old and 4K miles new I'd like to avoid havig to buy two if the one tyre cannot be repaired.
Tread is 6mm, 6mm, 6mm across the width, so would a new tyre on just one side upset the drive, handling, etc.
churchie2856 said:
Got a puncture in one of the front tyres on my Cayman. Hopefully it can be repaired (have had many repaired over the years with no issues).
As the fronts are only a year old and 4K miles new I'd like to avoid havig to buy two if the one tyre cannot be repaired.
Tread is 6mm, 6mm, 6mm across the width, so would a new tyre on just one side upset the drive, handling, etc.
where on the tyre is the puncture?As the fronts are only a year old and 4K miles new I'd like to avoid havig to buy two if the one tyre cannot be repaired.
Tread is 6mm, 6mm, 6mm across the width, so would a new tyre on just one side upset the drive, handling, etc.
if it's on the edge you may need to replace the tyre, anywhere in the middle as long as the hole isn't too bad it should be repairable
I had to have both of my rear PS4S's repaired on my 991s within 2 weeks of having them fitted
been fine ever since
The puncture is ~2 cm from the outside edge and in between the tread blocks. Nice clean 3mm felt tack which was likely collected on my own gravel drive since I had a flat roof replaced a couple of months ago.
If judged unrepairable (I think its 50/50) I'm questioning whether replacing just the damaged tyre will be noticable when driving, due to the difference in tread depth (and circumference) compare to the other side, which will be worn (6mm, 6mm, 6mm).
If they can't repair, I'll replace just the one. If there's a noticable difference, then I'll have to replace the other side too.
Logically, as these are front tyres and not the driven axle, I guess a couple of mm difference in tread should not be noticable.
If judged unrepairable (I think its 50/50) I'm questioning whether replacing just the damaged tyre will be noticable when driving, due to the difference in tread depth (and circumference) compare to the other side, which will be worn (6mm, 6mm, 6mm).
If they can't repair, I'll replace just the one. If there's a noticable difference, then I'll have to replace the other side too.
Logically, as these are front tyres and not the driven axle, I guess a couple of mm difference in tread should not be noticable.
Edited by churchie2856 on Monday 31st August 19:39
Far Cough said:
Now that looks an interesting product, better than a can of foam in the bootUsed them for years on bikes , cars & vans. If done correctly the repair is permanent in my experience.
I carry the small version on my motorbike and the standard version in the car AT ALL TIMES.
There are similar kits for sale which I have experimented with but non beat this simple plug and play solution.
I carry the small version on my motorbike and the standard version in the car AT ALL TIMES.
There are similar kits for sale which I have experimented with but non beat this simple plug and play solution.
Far Cough said:
Looks good... are you comfortable using that on a high performance car's tire? Any issues / horror stories?Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff