Can I repair this?
03-28-2010, 05:06 AM
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Hey guys... something $hit happened today... right rear tire got punctured and I just pulled it off and took some pictures...
Please have a look and tell me if you guys think this is repair-able!
This tire is a Michi Preceda non-run-flat.
Please let me know...
The round part (non sharp part) was inside the tire so I'm assuming someone deliberately pushed it towards the tire so that when I reverse out, it would just go straight in by force and thus it didn't have to be sharp.
Please let me know of your thoughts. And also whether you guys think theh alloy, the inner part, could be damaged as well... I got each tire at AUD$405.00 so I am hoping I can repair it... if possible... but I can still swallow a new tire price if necessary... but please share your thoughts!
Please have a look and tell me if you guys think this is repair-able!
This tire is a Michi Preceda non-run-flat.
Please let me know...
The round part (non sharp part) was inside the tire so I'm assuming someone deliberately pushed it towards the tire so that when I reverse out, it would just go straight in by force and thus it didn't have to be sharp.
Please let me know of your thoughts. And also whether you guys think theh alloy, the inner part, could be damaged as well... I got each tire at AUD$405.00 so I am hoping I can repair it... if possible... but I can still swallow a new tire price if necessary... but please share your thoughts!
03-28-2010, 06:17 AM
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Totally repairable with plug/patch. Relax. It won't cost much at all, either. Once done, you'll never know the difference.
03-28-2010, 07:04 AM
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The location of the hole is nowhere near the sidewall and is totally fixable. I'd recommend a patch -- not just a plug. One of my OEM summer Contis got fixed in a similar spot when basicaly brand new. I flooged that bad boy at many twisties meets until the end of its tread life without a problem.
03-28-2010, 07:47 AM
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However, if you track your car a patched/plugged tire will not pass inspection. The factory assigned speed rating is also voided - so I would definitely not drive at sustained high speeds on a patched/plugged tire.
[edit]BTW - looks like that tire is wearing down close to the indicators ... may be time to start shopping for new runner soon anyway!
03-28-2010, 09:00 AM
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someone did that to my cicyle once, i used to cycle everyday up and down the hills for HOUR just to get to school and another HOUR to get back, and imagine how bad i felt when that happened to me, that meant a walk for few hours since the very kind bus drivers wont take me with my bicycle, ANYWAY, u have absolutely no reason to be upset, coz in case uv never seen 1 before, THIS IS HOW A PECTURE LOOKS LIKE AND ITS REPAIRABLE 
