Tyre - Major Repair - Manchester

[chrisstyles]

Hi All,

I have just returned from kwik fit with a nail still in my tyre. It's a rear and the nail is about 10mm from the side wall. They won't repair it as it needs a major repair. The tyre is almost new and I don't want to be wasting circa £140. So the question is does anyone know of anywhere who will do an economical major repair, which I believe means it needs vulcanising due to the proximity to the side wall.

Cheers

Chris

[Jamesbelfast]

Obviously the outlet concerned were only applying the accepted standards of British Standards (BSAU 159). Even major tyre repairs are bound by these rules.

I would suggest you try to contact a tyre dealer who specilises in commercial tyres and they may be able to recommend a specilaist repairer who may be able to salvage your tyre.:)

[Red Yaris 54]

This should give you a good idea of the tolerances where tyres can be repaired

http://www.blackcircles.com/general/repair

Remember that is never worth taking a risk with a potentially poor quality repair

[chrisstyles]

This should give you a good idea of the tolerances where tyres can be repaired

http://www.blackcircles.com/general/repair

Remember that is never worth taking a risk with a potentially poor quality repair

Cheers for this, it would appear that these are the tolerences for a minor repair, as explained by the fitter a major repair where new rubber is vulcanised onto the old rubber even sidewall slashes can be repaired provided there is no damage to the cords. I did find a few places on the net but they are down south.

I'll try a commercial tyre place.

Cheers for your help though.