Swooper Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 I've just picked up a bolt in a 3000 mile old rear RE050. Local tyre shop says it ca be repaired by vulcanising the hole, but I am not sure if it is OK to repair W rated tyres. I am contemplating replacing it. Any views on the safety aspect of repairing this tyre? Thanks guys Quote
Liam's Z Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 As far as I'm aware it isn't a problem pal. Quote
The Hoff Posted February 14, 2010 Posted February 14, 2010 As long as its not on the tyre wall or shoudler it can be repaired easily and will be fine. If you really wanted to change from the 050's try Falken 452's Quote
Swooper Posted February 17, 2010 Author Posted February 17, 2010 Thanks guys. You have put my mind at rest. Tyre repaired today, to the tune of twenty quid. Much cheaper than replacement as it was so new. Quote
narcotix Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I had one of my rear tyres repaired a few months back ... I wasn't very confident that it would be safe at first but it's still going strong now ... It worked out well actually as I'm looking to have my tyres replaced in the next week or so ... I'm going for the the Falken 452's as I keep hearing good things about them ... Quote
Cragus Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I puntured a 3 week old RE050 near the outside wall and a local tyre place repaired it for me! Been going a dream since! Quote
Greekman Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 depends what you are doing with the car m8....wouldnt want a repaired tyre on a track day or doing 155 down the autobahn... for normal use its absolutely fine!!! Quote
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