had to change a flat tyre on our car today and found out a screw was stuck into it. is it possible to repair a puncture and it not be some form of temporary? i googled that some tyre places do it, but is it good as new? if i go in with a punctured tyre will they just try and sell me on a whole new tyre?
what is the average cost and
what are some good places?
Fixing a puncture in car tyre?
ego22 on 01/01/2019 - 01:28
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As long as the screw is in the tread then yes it can be fixed no problem either tyre shop or even do it yourself and will be permanent fix.
If the screw is through the sidewall or within 10-20% of tread close to it then no chance repairing it. Will need to be replaced for safety to avoid a future blowout.
got a hex bit thing in that first groove ;[ https://ibb.co/gMbGvrC resulting in flat tyre which i drove a fair bit in (didn't really notice until i heard strange noises)… which i have to action now.
If the screw is through the sidewall or within 10-20% of tread close to it then no chance repairing it. Will need to be replaced for safety to avoid a future blowout.
TIL there's tyre puncture/repair kit option!
what's the stats on blowout?also i see loads of big youtube channels use the kit on sidewall/red part of your img.
or whether the idea is main tread/green being permanent solution, and sidewall temporary perhaps? (just kept replugging as needed)That looks like a very easy fix, especially since no direct contact with the ground. Any garage will plug it for you for $20-30 and it'll be solid.
Although does look like you're getting low on rubber in general but difficult to gauge from photo. Make sure it's above 1.6mm legal limit and ideally more than 3.00mm.
Some people insist on plugging sidewall, which is okay in a pinch when in the middle of nowhere, but really shouldn't rely on it due to the stresses.
@Hybroid: cheers might just employ a tyre punct repair services this time!
good to buy my own kit too for handy future.
also have a servicing due which i believe is part of their tyre checks..innit
$50 in my area…
Most of the time all tyre sellers will try to sell you a new tyre set, not just one, as you need to have the same tread pattern on the same axle.
Mostly damage to the wall of the tyre will force you to replace it.
If you didn't drive on with the deflated tyre for long the wall of the tyre should be intact. As tabz said, it's not a big repair.i drove flat a few k's at least, how to know if intact ?
You can do it yourself with a pretty cheap puncture repair kit from your local Supercheap/Autobarn.
They literally smash a plug in it with glue. Good as new. You can buy a kit fairly cheap…
I blew a tyre going across the nullarbor, put a plug in it and i was up and going 20 minutes later.
Its a very simple thing. You can get a repair kit from SCA fairly cheap https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-tyre-repair-kit-…
Even cheaper on ebay..
Happened to me yesterday. Apparently at some stage I had run over roadkill and tyre was pierced by an echidna quill. :( The ability to fix depends on how many punctures and location. For me, it cost $25, and about 20 minutes. Given the low cost and need to get the tyre off the rim I wouldn't even try to fix it myself.
As long as there’s not 2 screws next to each other, and it’s not on the edge of the tyre, you should be good to get it fixed. Will cost between $22-$35
And get a second opinion if they tell you it can't be fixed.
I went to two stores within the same franchise (that I won't name) and the first said it couldn't be fixed and a new tyre was going to be $140.
Second store fixed it almost on the spot for $40.
With the kits mentioned above, there is no need to get the tyre off the rim or even the wheel off. You can get the kits very cheap (less than $3 it seems) from China on ebay.
The first time it might take you 30 mins, but once you have done it a few times it will only take you 10 mins or so. Check YouTube for instructions. If you also get something which can inflate the tyre (for example Repair Kit C02 Cartridge there is no need to even take the wheel off. You can just repair it while on the road in less than 30 mins. Just take the screw out, use the rasp, plug and inflate.
Of course assuming that the screw is in the tread as mentioned above.
It will cost about $20, unless it is in the sidewall; they just plug it nowadays
If in the sidewall, you may as well get 2 new tyres then, take the 'other' tyre home with you
So if the same situation happens again, you have a good tyre to put on
I live bush, and this is what I do
Also, I have the same tyre on all 4's, plus the spare
Depends on where it is. If it's on the sidewall or near the shoulder (generally - from the sidewall to tge first groove) then it isn't repairable. Some dodgier places will repair the shoulder though.
Beaurepaires used to do puncture repairs free of charge- unsure whether they still do.
Worse case, depending on age of your tyres, you might be able to just replace one tyre. Otherwise it is generally accepted go replace the pair (most cars) or a set (some AWD/4WDs dislike different treads on front v rear - supposed Subarus are bad at this).
Beaurepaires used to do puncture repairs free of charge- unsure whether they still do.
Expired 22 November https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/393461 and the offer page has disappeared. It seems Beaurepairs no longer offer any tyre puncture repair service.
https://www.swantyreservice.com.au/puncture-repairs-for-tyre…
There is a draft code of practice that should be adhered to when undertaking repairs to Pneumatic tyres — both Tubeless and Tube tyre. The tyre must be removed from the rim and completely inspected. All punctures must be sealed internally and the holes must be filled to prevent moisture from entering in to the seal belts. Any process that offers to seal the tyre, whilst on the rim either through the tyre or valves is against the above standards. Penetrating minor repairs are not permitted to the shoulder, sidewall or bead areas of the tyre. Passenger tyres have an allowable maximum minor repairs of 6mm diameter in the crown area only.
The use of Fibre Cord Repair Materials may be used to repair minor punctures. It must be noted that the use of such materials is classed as a Temporary Repair measure to get the drive out of trouble. The tyre MUST be check properly by a trained person to assess whether the tyre is still structurally sound and the tyre should be re-repaired.
Repair is possible depending on the location.
Was the tyre completely flat when you found it? And did you drive on it for any distance? That almost certainly means the tyre is a write off.
i drove on it a at least few k's, why would it be write-off?
Go get it fixed. It will cost about $20 to fix the puncture and they can usually do it while you wait.