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| discomog Member Since: 09 May 2015 Location: Notts/Lincs Border Posts: 2527   
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As long as the puncture is in the centre and less than 6mm diameter then it is legally deemed to be safe to repair. If it meets the above criteria then it is your decision whether you want to drive on a repaired tyre or not.
I recently had a puncture on my Mini Countryman and had it repaired to get me going but have since ordered a new one "just to be on the safe side". I think my life is worth more than £150 Defender 90XS SW Mini Countryman Cooper S Morgan Plus 8 |
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15th Mar 2024 1:18pm |
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| C&M Member Since: 28 Aug 2020 Location: Hampshire Posts: 185
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good point and you're right
dont want to put my wife and kids at risk Defender D250 HSE Dender 110 XS - sadly gone VW Polo VW Caravelle - Gen 6 |
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15th Mar 2024 1:29pm |
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| jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8033  
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my wifes a5 pickjed up a puncture in new winter tyres less than 100miles, i fixed it, centre of tread pattern. run like that for 5 years no problem. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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15th Mar 2024 1:34pm |
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| Leamreject Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: Middle Earth - Leamington Spa Posts: 970  
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If it’s repairable then repair it. We have to many tyres going to landfill that have life left in them and were safe to repair.
Don’t waste our natural resources or your money necessarily  Ride like you stole it!!
If I’m not on a bike it’s because only a 4x4 will do… 2011 2.4 Puma 90 HT |
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15th Mar 2024 3:42pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20382
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No problem to repair, Rhino do a good kit on Amazon. $W33T $0U7H3RN $UG4R
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15th Mar 2024 3:58pm |
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| Clemmo Member Since: 03 Aug 2012 Location: Mile Oak Posts: 1218  
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Definitely repair …
Technology massively improved for repairs in last 10 years. Tyre centres have strict protocols to ensure safety. They wouldn’t put you back on the road if there was a future lawsuit possibility. I’ve had tyres repaired and they have gone on to fulfil normal lifetime Clemmo Make today a little better than yesterday but not so good as tomorrow....
Defender 90 HT............Pangea Green BMW X3 Msport............Carbon Black Mini Electric................Grey. (wow!) MGB Roadster……..........Vermillion 17k miles Honda Benly CD200....Maroon --------McLouis Fusio........7.4m of fun |
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15th Mar 2024 6:48pm |
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| C&M Member Since: 28 Aug 2020 Location: Hampshire Posts: 185
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thanks for all the replies.
I'll take it to the local tyre shop in the next few weeks then. I dont want to add to landfill if they can repair safely. Its nearly new Defender D250 HSE Dender 110 XS - sadly gone VW Polo VW Caravelle - Gen 6 |
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15th Mar 2024 8:01pm |
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| Nuclear Nick Member Since: 21 Aug 2021 Location: Southwest Posts: 284
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I would be happy with a professional repair at all speeds and loads for the remaining life of the tyre.
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15th Mar 2024 8:22pm |
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| Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1379 
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Same.
Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy. |
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15th Mar 2024 10:13pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4665 
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My work vehicles had tubeless tyres and any screw/nail punctures were always repaired. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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27th Mar 2024 4:57pm |
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| Bluest Member Since: 23 Apr 2016 Location: Lancashire Posts: 4210 
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Having repaired wouldn't worry me, I'd get it done at a reputable place. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
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27th Mar 2024 6:33pm |
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