Tyre repair?? urgent

blackskygtr · Post by **blackskygtr** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:15 pm

Ok boys and grills
Suz has continued the run of luck with a puncture in the sidewall of a brand new T1r caused by a thorn.

We have been advise it could be repaired but finding someone to do it is the issue.
A small patch on the inside should do the trick as its nowhere big enough to warrant a plug repair.
And plug repair cant be done on sidewall.
Any ideas guys?

Jay

duncan · Post by **duncan** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:19 pm

pm micared on here Jason - he should be able to help.

IWANT1 · Post by **IWANT1** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:25 pm

Would be very surprised if ANY repair can be carried out on a sidewall.

IWANT1 · Post by **IWANT1** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:28 pm

http://www.blackcircles.com/general/repair Doesnt look like it, a can of tyre weld might see you by tho.

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 3:58 pm

Must have been a mighty strong thorn mate !!!!

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:37 pm

what size tyre is it jay

cheers

jason

Suz · Post by **Suz** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:49 pm

sidewaysfletch wrote:what size tyre is it jay

cheers

jason

225/45 16

And yes it was a strong thorn for it's size :evil: :evil:

May have sorted the problem, but only time will tell if it's a permanent fix, it's almost a pin prick so no real "damage". It was just letting a tiny amount of air, patch repair is possible but the cost may be a much as a new tyre unless I can find someone in the business

Mr Fletcher · Post by **Mr Fletcher** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:05 pm

sorry suz i cannot help, the new tyre i have is 15"

cheers

jason