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| SteveK Member Since: 21 Jan 2015 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 333   
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I acquired this on the way home from Somerset whilst towing a 14ft trailer with a car on it!
The bolt has gone right through. The local tyre place insisted it could not be repaired as it is so close to the edge. What's the verdict? I  Click image to enlarge |
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11th Nov 2019 8:42pm |
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| VVS210 Member Since: 12 Nov 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 953
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What he said ^^^
I can't see how any tyre repair place can tell you that without taking the tyre off the rim - I'd find somewhere that will do that & see what they say once they can see the inside of the tyre. |
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11th Nov 2019 9:25pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20348
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That's more or less the exact location I had a tyre cut that ruined the tyre.
As it is, it's not legal nor repairable as it's the tread edge / sidewall. The only area repairable is the central area of the tread 3/4 width or similar rings a bell. I'd just stick the spare on for now, then you can go from there.  $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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11th Nov 2019 11:25pm |
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| rallysteve Member Since: 10 Feb 2014 Location: Cumbria Posts: 2227 
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BS AU 159 is the British Standard that covers road vehicle tyre repairs.
The standard limits puncture repairs on car tyres to 6mm diameter (at the end of the penetration) And acceptable repair zones (measured centrally on from the tyre centreline): Up to and including 155 section width - 60% Above 155-200 section width - 65% Above 200 section width - 70% So nowhere should be repairing a tyre if these conditions arn't met. Get the tape measure out and see what you think Steve 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread |
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12th Nov 2019 8:12am |
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| SteveK Member Since: 21 Jan 2015 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 333
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Thanks for the clarification Steve. I'll have a measure up later.
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12th Nov 2019 12:12pm |
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| lohr500 Member Since: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Skipton Posts: 1316 
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If it is 6mm or less, you could try one of those £6.00 tyre repair kits from fleebay.
Do a search for tyre repair kit. We used the same kit on a Mitsubishi 4x4 tyre at our sailing club and it worked really well. I would keep it as a spare though, rather than run on it permanently, just in case the sidewall has got damaged internally. |
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12th Nov 2019 4:39pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110  
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See if there are any Vulcanisers in your area, they would be able to sort out that type of damage easy. I have had worse damage than that nail repaired via vulcanising, It is a safe and durable way of fixing a puncture repair by applying a patch, welding the new and old rubber together to bond. Tyre vulcanising repair can be implemented on any tyre including sidewalls, shoulder and tyre tread surface.
If there are none available in your area it is possible to send a tyre to a further afield vulcaniser via a carrier For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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12th Nov 2019 5:56pm |
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| Oldowner Member Since: 26 Dec 2018 Location: South west Posts: 622 
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As it’s a Continental cross contact there must be loads of half worn or spares knocking around, probably cheaper than having it repaired.
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13th Nov 2019 6:02am |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8025  
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Move to spare and fix it yourself. https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stop-and-Go-Stand...b4f4b17797
I have been using these kits for last 5 years or so with great success in road legal atvs, or sized rims. Check the legality of fixing your specific one. Cheers James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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13th Nov 2019 6:57am |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3750
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I would get a new tyre
Don't want to skimp on a bad fix or have any reason to think as your driving along on wet dark motorway that I hope that tyre is ok... Tyres / Brakes / Suspension the things that keep your car on the road imho not worth a risk. |
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13th Nov 2019 8:55am |
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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2526 
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Is it really worth risking your life and the lives of others for the cost of a tyre? As previously mentioned I'm sure there are lots of unused Cross Continentals kicking around in forum member's garages if you can't afford a new one. Stay safe. Defender 90XS SW
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13th Nov 2019 8:59am |
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| SteveK Member Since: 21 Jan 2015 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 333
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Fair comment- even a "get you home" spare can burst with disastrous consequences- I've bitten the bullet and shelled for a new tyre.
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13th Nov 2019 12:21pm |
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