Puncture close to sidewall - does this look safe to repair?
02-09-2007, 01:38 AM
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I got this puncture this morning in the right rear tyre.
It is in the tread - but very close to sidewall.
They did not want to repair it but I insisted they use one of their smaller headed plugs from their inside so it did nott have to be applied where there was too much curvature.
(Obviously they wanted to sell me a new tyre)
What do you think?
Safe?
It is in the tread - but very close to sidewall.
They did not want to repair it but I insisted they use one of their smaller headed plugs from their inside so it did nott have to be applied where there was too much curvature.
(Obviously they wanted to sell me a new tyre)
What do you think?
Safe?
02-09-2007, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='389188' date='Feb 9 2007, 10:38 AM
I got this puncture this morning in the right rear tyre.
It is in the tread - but very close to sidewall.
They did not want to repair it but I insisted they use one of their smaller headed plugs from their inside so it did nott have to be applied where there was too much curvature.
(Obviously they wanted to sell me a new tyre)
What do you think?
Safe?
It is in the tread - but very close to sidewall.
They did not want to repair it but I insisted they use one of their smaller headed plugs from their inside so it did nott have to be applied where there was too much curvature.
(Obviously they wanted to sell me a new tyre)
What do you think?
Safe?
It's a bummer, but to be honest, is it really worth the risk of having it plugged?
02-09-2007, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='389188' date='Feb 9 2007, 10:38 AM
I got this puncture this morning in the right rear tyre.
It is in the tread - but very close to sidewall.
They did not want to repair it but I insisted they use one of their smaller headed plugs from their inside so it did nott have to be applied where there was too much curvature.
(Obviously they wanted to sell me a new tyre)
What do you think?
Safe?
It is in the tread - but very close to sidewall.
They did not want to repair it but I insisted they use one of their smaller headed plugs from their inside so it did nott have to be applied where there was too much curvature.
(Obviously they wanted to sell me a new tyre)
What do you think?
Safe?
02-09-2007, 01:54 AM
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Though its not on the shoulder it is extremely close to it, this point of the tyre does a lot of work due to the cornering forces. Did yo drive it far with this puncture , if you did, the sidewall might be suspect as well.
IMHO I would replace it, the last thing you need is a catastrophic failure at speed.
Check this site info out......Hope this helps.
http://www.dunloptire.com/care/repair.html
IMHO I would replace it, the last thing you need is a catastrophic failure at speed.
Check this site info out......Hope this helps.
http://www.dunloptire.com/care/repair.html
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='389188' date='Feb 9 2007, 10:38 AM
I got this puncture this morning in the right rear tyre.
It is in the tread - but very close to sidewall.
They did not want to repair it but I insisted they use one of their smaller headed plugs from their inside so it did nott have to be applied where there was too much curvature.
(Obviously they wanted to sell me a new tyre)
What do you think?
Safe?
It is in the tread - but very close to sidewall.
They did not want to repair it but I insisted they use one of their smaller headed plugs from their inside so it did nott have to be applied where there was too much curvature.
(Obviously they wanted to sell me a new tyre)
What do you think?
Safe?
02-09-2007, 03:17 AM
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Do you recall the approximate allowed distance from the sidewall?
thanks.
thanks.
Originally Posted by colejl' post='389198' date='Feb 9 2007, 01:34 PM
Way too close. Mine wasn't that close and still couldn't be repaired... The tyre-shop had a ruler that defined what was 'legal'.
02-09-2007, 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by jagman' post='389191' date='Feb 9 2007, 05:54 AM
Though its not on the shoulder it is extremely close to it, this point of the tyre does a lot of work due to the cornering forces.
I would definetly replace that one.
02-09-2007, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='389188' date='Feb 9 2007, 10:38 AM
What do you think?
Safe?
Safe?
It could only be the customer after all who would push for a repair to save money.
Unless the tyre shop wants to reduce the amount of revenue it makes...
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02-09-2007, 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW#5' post='389205' date='Feb 9 2007, 12:17 PM
Do you recall the approximate allowed distance from the sidewall?
There's actually a (British) standard for it: 'BSAU159f:1990' - but I can't seem to find the complete technical parameters.
Also, I believe Z-rated tyres lose that rating once repaired...
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My local tyre shop refuse to repair ANY runflat.
They say that they can technically do the job, and the repair would be good. BUT if you get another puncture (elsewhere on the tyre) the original repair then becomes un-type approved because there is no official technical approval for a repair on a FLAT tyre, only an inflated one.
I would treat the sidewalls as suspect unless you hadn't done many miles, and at low speed, with the tyre deflated.
Of course, a lot of tyre places will want to sell you a new tyre (or tyres). The benefit of a runflat is that (as I did), you can go home and make an informed decision what to do - indeed my "puncture" only came to light when my tyre was removed from the rim to change wheels, and there was a 6 inch nail through it, even though it was holding pressure. The dealer replaced the old tyre (complete with nail) on to the new rim, and I was able to get home, have a surf and get a good priced replacement.
As an addendum, I decided to junk the runflats (they were about 75% worn anyway) and go to proper tyres (at half the price!).
Result: better ride, quieter car, no tramlining, no noticeable difference in handling, better grip, less space to keep garbage and tools in the boot undertray 'cos of the "chocolate button" spare wheel!
They say that they can technically do the job, and the repair would be good. BUT if you get another puncture (elsewhere on the tyre) the original repair then becomes un-type approved because there is no official technical approval for a repair on a FLAT tyre, only an inflated one.
I would treat the sidewalls as suspect unless you hadn't done many miles, and at low speed, with the tyre deflated.
Of course, a lot of tyre places will want to sell you a new tyre (or tyres). The benefit of a runflat is that (as I did), you can go home and make an informed decision what to do - indeed my "puncture" only came to light when my tyre was removed from the rim to change wheels, and there was a 6 inch nail through it, even though it was holding pressure. The dealer replaced the old tyre (complete with nail) on to the new rim, and I was able to get home, have a surf and get a good priced replacement.
As an addendum, I decided to junk the runflats (they were about 75% worn anyway) and go to proper tyres (at half the price!).
Result: better ride, quieter car, no tramlining, no noticeable difference in handling, better grip, less space to keep garbage and tools in the boot undertray 'cos of the "chocolate button" spare wheel!