Pin prick hole in tire sidewall
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Hi guys,
First post on here. Took me a while to find but my front nearside tire has this pin prick hole in the sidewall on the engine (inside) side of the tire, see photo.
Obviously cant be plugged, but do i have any other options? Tires still fairly new so painful to depart with £70.
Reckon holts sealant would work?
Cheers for any help
https://www.castletyresbingley.co.uk/services/vulc...
I once had a tyre repaired here when it was outside of the typical repair area, no idea if they would repair the damage you have, but may be an option.
Ps the tyre seemed fine but car was written off 6 months later so can't comment on longevity.
I once had a tyre repaired here when it was outside of the typical repair area, no idea if they would repair the damage you have, but may be an option.
Ps the tyre seemed fine but car was written off 6 months later so can't comment on longevity.
dagovernor said:
https://www.castletyresbingley.co.uk/services/vulc...
I once had a tyre repaired here when it was outside of the typical repair area, no idea if they would repair the damage you have, but may be an option.
Ps the tyre seemed fine but car was written off 6 months later so can't comment on longevity.
Okay thanks for that, i'll have a look. I once had a tyre repaired here when it was outside of the typical repair area, no idea if they would repair the damage you have, but may be an option.
Ps the tyre seemed fine but car was written off 6 months later so can't comment on longevity.
Thanks for the input all
Although not "correct" or recommended etc....you could DIY plug it.
I think you can get them in different sizes, mine has a tool around 6mm to prepare any hole for the plug, although obviously the hole itself doesn't end up 6mm.
Chances of it ever becoming a problem are slim, but the tyre should be replaced
For some tyre advice....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM9qnpojR-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arz7JB8t8K4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXZQXiFCW18
I think you can get them in different sizes, mine has a tool around 6mm to prepare any hole for the plug, although obviously the hole itself doesn't end up 6mm.
Chances of it ever becoming a problem are slim, but the tyre should be replaced
For some tyre advice....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM9qnpojR-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arz7JB8t8K4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXZQXiFCW18
sandwiches said:
Hi guys,
First post on here. Took me a while to find but my front nearside tire has this pin prick hole in the sidewall on the engine (inside) side of the tire, see photo.
Obviously cant be plugged, but do i have any other options? Tires still fairly new so painful to depart with £70.
Reckon holts sealant would work?
Cheers for any help
It is my understanding that it is not legal to repair & it is so for a reason.
The tyre deforms the most at the confluence of the tread & the sidewall, so any repair that is done is extremely likely to just un-repair itself in fairly short time.
There is only 1 answer, get a replacement tyre.
The tyre deforms the most at the confluence of the tread & the sidewall, so any repair that is done is extremely likely to just un-repair itself in fairly short time.
There is only 1 answer, get a replacement tyre.
E-bmw said:
It is my understanding that it is not legal to repair & it is so for a reason.
The tyre deforms the most at the confluence of the tread & the sidewall, so any repair that is done is extremely likely to just un-repair itself in fairly short time.
There is only 1 answer, get a replacement tyre.
I have repaired similar before with plugs...well worse actually. It was actually a U shaped panel pin in a pretty similar location. Which was an even bigger ballix as it was two small holes, not one !The tyre deforms the most at the confluence of the tread & the sidewall, so any repair that is done is extremely likely to just un-repair itself in fairly short time.
There is only 1 answer, get a replacement tyre.
It was just a crappy work van though, so didn't care too much. Tyre did get replaced a couple of months later, but needs must at the time.
Plug kit is very handy to have with you for emergencies
If you can't find a fitter to sort that you may have to find a pro.
So long as the object that penetrated hasn't caused unseen damage to the inside of the carcass as the tyre flexes, or the tyre been run flat, then that repair is simple for a professional tyre repair outfit.
Sadly such places are rare to find these days.
One such is Tyre Revivers, Islip, Near Kettering, Northants...you might find another such in your area but Northamptonshire was home to some of the original chaps involved in this trade boasting 4 at one time though i think the county is now down to two such workshops, one being Tyre Revivers but possibly Trakomend of Wilby Wellingborough might still be going, the reason i have an interest in this item is i started work some 50 years ago in one such workshop, now long gone.
They have regular van collections and deliveries from various tyre bays etc throughout the country, might be worth a call see if you can sort something out, obviously haulage and plant is their main trade due to cost of tyres making repair more likely to be cost effective but they can still repair all sorts of tyres.
Note, they don't usually remove or fit tyres, they simply repair them properly, so you'll need to get the tyre off.
So long as the object that penetrated hasn't caused unseen damage to the inside of the carcass as the tyre flexes, or the tyre been run flat, then that repair is simple for a professional tyre repair outfit.
Sadly such places are rare to find these days.
One such is Tyre Revivers, Islip, Near Kettering, Northants...you might find another such in your area but Northamptonshire was home to some of the original chaps involved in this trade boasting 4 at one time though i think the county is now down to two such workshops, one being Tyre Revivers but possibly Trakomend of Wilby Wellingborough might still be going, the reason i have an interest in this item is i started work some 50 years ago in one such workshop, now long gone.
They have regular van collections and deliveries from various tyre bays etc throughout the country, might be worth a call see if you can sort something out, obviously haulage and plant is their main trade due to cost of tyres making repair more likely to be cost effective but they can still repair all sorts of tyres.
Note, they don't usually remove or fit tyres, they simply repair them properly, so you'll need to get the tyre off.
Smint said:
If you can't find a fitter to sort that you may have to find a pro.
So long as the object that penetrated hasn't caused unseen damage to the inside of the carcass as the tyre flexes, or the tyre been run flat, then that repair is simple for a professional tyre repair outfit.
Sadly such places are rare to find these days.
One such is Tyre Revivers, Islip, Near Kettering, Northants...you might find another such in your area but Northamptonshire was home to some of the original chaps involved in this trade boasting 4 at one time though i think the county is now down to two such workshops, one being Tyre Revivers but possibly Trakomend of Wilby Wellingborough might still be going, the reason i have an interest in this item is i started work some 50 years ago in one such workshop, now long gone.
They have regular van collections and deliveries from various tyre bays etc throughout the country, might be worth a call see if you can sort something out, obviously haulage and plant is their main trade due to cost of tyres making repair more likely to be cost effective but they can still repair all sorts of tyres.
Note, they don't usually remove or fit tyres, they simply repair them properly, so you'll need to get the tyre off.
So you can pay for the tyre to be removed, pay to package up the tyre, pay for return postage, pay for a repair, pay for it to be put back on the wheel. This is definitely an easier option than just getting it replaced....So long as the object that penetrated hasn't caused unseen damage to the inside of the carcass as the tyre flexes, or the tyre been run flat, then that repair is simple for a professional tyre repair outfit.
Sadly such places are rare to find these days.
One such is Tyre Revivers, Islip, Near Kettering, Northants...you might find another such in your area but Northamptonshire was home to some of the original chaps involved in this trade boasting 4 at one time though i think the county is now down to two such workshops, one being Tyre Revivers but possibly Trakomend of Wilby Wellingborough might still be going, the reason i have an interest in this item is i started work some 50 years ago in one such workshop, now long gone.
They have regular van collections and deliveries from various tyre bays etc throughout the country, might be worth a call see if you can sort something out, obviously haulage and plant is their main trade due to cost of tyres making repair more likely to be cost effective but they can still repair all sorts of tyres.
Note, they don't usually remove or fit tyres, they simply repair them properly, so you'll need to get the tyre off.
PHZero said:
So you can pay for the tyre to be removed, pay to package up the tyre, pay for return postage, pay for a repair, pay for it to be put back on the wheel. This is definitely an easier option than just getting it replaced....
In this case, of a road car tyre...yes it would be pointless. But in the case of some extreme tyres....it would not. Although there are usually tyre places all over who can effect repairs for heavy plant machinery etc.
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