Sidewall puncture - cost of fitting new tyre

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vikramrkin wrote: »

On the internet, the cheapest quote I got was around £72. So I am wondering how can this garage afford it at £60.

Because at £60 they are still most probably making around about a 30% - 50% mark up on what they bought it for.

Trebor16

paddedjohn wrote: »

Before getting a new tyre, get a second opinion on the possibillity of getting the old one repaired. If the puncture is on the shoulder rather than the sidewall then it can be done but only worth doing if the tyre has a load of tread left on lt

BS AU159F is the standard that applies to the repair of tyres and a repair can be made if the puncture is within the following parameters:-

Tyre width up to 155mm - across 60% of the width of the tyre when measured from the centre line. So for a 155mm width tyre this would mean if you took the centre line of the tread block, if there was a puncture within 46mm of this centre line then a minor repair can be made. If it is outside of this then a minor repair cannot be made. So that would mean no repairs in the final 31mm of the tread.

For tyres between 155 and 200mm width the percentage rises to 65% and for tyres above 200mm width it goes up to 70%.

The maximum diameter of any penetration damage to the tyre is 6mm.

Trebor16

vikramrkin wrote: »

Thanks for that. Yes, actually the puncture is on the shoulder (that is the place where the flat surface starts to bend to form the side wall). and the tyre has loads of tread left on it. Since it is a very slow puncture, I have an option to look around. I will do that this weekend. Thanks again.

If the damage is right on the sidewall then I would be surprised if you will find someone who will repair it. For peace of mind get the tyre replaced. As someone said to me many years ago................spend on tyres, save on underpants.

paddedjohn

Trebor16 wrote: »

BS AU159F is the standard that applies to the repair of tyres and a repair can be made if the puncture is within the following parameters:-

Tyre width up to 155mm - across 60% of the width of the tyre when measured from the centre line. So for a 155mm width tyre this would mean if you took the centre line of the tread block, if there was a puncture within 46mm of this centre line then a minor repair can be made. If it is outside of this then a minor repair cannot be made. So that would mean no repairs in the final 31mm of the tread.

For tyres between 155 and 200mm width the percentage rises to 65% and for tyres above 200mm width it goes up to 70%.

The maximum diameter of any penetration damage to the tyre is 6mm.

this only applies to minor repairs, the tyre can be sent away to be repaired by specialists but i agree it would probably be uneconomical

gilbert_and_sullivan

paddedjohn wrote: »

this only applies to minor repairs, the tyre can be sent away to be repaired by specialists but i agree it would probably be uneconomical

Thank goodness, someone who actually knows what he's talking about.

I wish i had a quid for every time i've read that a tyre can't be repaired if it has shoulder or sidewall damage.

No it can't be repaired by a tyre fitter with the equivalent of a cycle inner tube repair kit, just as well too.

If the damage isn't too bad (forget blow outs and slashed tyres they are scrap as are tyres that have been run flat) then a tyre repair shop can perform a major repair.

Unfortunately such repair shops are few and far between, and the chances are that the repair will be too expensive to be worth doing on a car tyre.

The OPs tyre might be repairable, the fitter will probably get it repaired if it gets left at the garage being such a popular size and flog it later.

mikey72

gilbert_and_sullivan wrote: »

Thank goodness, someone who actually knows what he's talking about.

I wish i had a quid for every time i've read that a tyre can't be repaired if it has shoulder or sidewall damage.

No it can't be repaired by a tyre fitter with the equivalent of a cycle inner tube repair kit, just as well too.

If the damage isn't too bad (forget blow outs and slashed tyres they are scrap as are tyres that have been run flat) then a tyre repair shop can perform a major repair.

Unfortunately such repair shops are few and far between, and the chances are that the repair will be too expensive to be worth doing on a car tyre.

The OPs tyre might be repairable, the fitter will probably get it repaired if it gets left at the garage being such a popular size and flog it later.

If you had enough you could probably get it done as well.
You're right, there are a few place that will repair the sidewall, by a hot vulcanising process.
As the average price is around £50, to have it removed, sent off, repaired, then re-fitted, it's not worth doing if the op can get a new tyre fitted for £60.
As to having it done for expensive, high performance tyres, there can be too much cord damage on low profile tyres with even minor damage.
The only ones that are usually even worth condsidering are large truck tyres.

JasonLVC

mikey72 wrote: »

The only ones that are usually even worth condsidering are large truck tyres.

Major repairs are good for 4x4 car tyres too. I drive off road often and occasionally get damage and have had the old "you cannot repair a tyre" line from the average tyre retailer, but can usually get them repaired as I use a local commercial tyre outlet which specialises in agricultural vehicles and lorrries.

If people do a google search for "Hot vulcanised tyre repair", then they're likely to find someone close by who can do it for them.

But in the OP's case, probably makes much more sense to have a new tyre.

daveyjp

OP to ensure the tyre is new check the number on the sidewall. For a 2011 tyre you need to be looking for xx11, the last two figures are the year of manufacture (2011), the first two are the week it was made.

Strider590

If the other 3 are Pirelli, then go with the Pirelli...... At least all four corners will grip equally as badly.

s_b

i would expect to pay £15 for a hot vulcanised shoulder repair however its not ideal on a performance tyres as its more suited to bread and butter stuff
most tyre dealers who are into doing plant tyres/ repairs will know where to send them,mines literally 2 miles away but its years since i needed such a repair