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TSYakisaru
post Jun 4 2019, 05:34 PM, updated 7y ago

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Hi, was wondering if I should change my tyre. Few months ago my tyre got punctured and since then already fixed with rubber. But recently I realised that the same tyre keeps running out of air and when I bring it to check the old puncture is letting out some air. Then after fixing it with rubber, the tread looked a bit swollen as in the picture. Is the tyre warrant for a change? Thank you in advance for your answers.

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zeng
post Jun 4 2019, 07:30 PM

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I would keep using the tyre, whilst monitoring its pressure occassionally.

Jessieccy
post Jun 4 2019, 08:06 PM

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Ignore the ppl that ask u to keep using it. It's already not repairable. Since it keep leaking. It's a tear than a puncture.
Plus your tires one more mm going to hit the minimum mark. Just change new, don't risk it and get stranded.
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post Jun 4 2019, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(Jessieccy @ Jun 4 2019, 08:06 PM)
Ignore the ppl that ask u to keep using it. It's already not repairable. Since it keep leaking. It's a tear than a puncture.
Plus your tires one more mm going to hit the minimum mark. Just change new, don't risk it and get stranded.
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I would ignore your 'tear and not repairable' theory only if it keeps leaking air in use .
OP's only criteria, IMO, is whether or not air pressure is reasonably retained in use.Period.
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post Jun 4 2019, 08:25 PM

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Pugbunny
post Jun 4 2019, 09:55 PM

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For me, I will change to a new set of tires for a piece of mind.
Oldskolboyz
post Jun 5 2019, 12:13 AM

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If you have plenty of time to monitor it, just use until botak.. If not better change for new one..
Cyclipse
post Jun 11 2019, 09:29 AM

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Just because the puncture has occurred in the minor repair area, doesn’t necessarily mean it can be mended. British standard BSAU159 also defines the maximum size of the damaged area in order to carry out a safe repair. So if the diameter of the damaged area is larger than 6mm, a repair should not be attempted. This means it may be possible to repair a tyre that has been pierced by a nail or a screw, but if the damage is caused by a larger item such as a bolt or other metallic debris, the tyre may need to be replaced. This also means that tyre damage such as splits, cuts and gouges cannot be repaired. Reference


IMHO TS better send in your car to nearest tyre shop for inspection, safety still comes first on the road yo whistling.gif
(Sorry I do not have super brain to measure the damage size through image tongue.gif )

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6. Don’t overlap repairs.  If a new puncture is in the same place as an existing repair, then the tire should be replaced.  Don't have it repaired.
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Just to further convince TS to send in your car for inspection. tongue.gif

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littlefire
post Jun 12 2019, 11:00 AM

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Sorry, i am unable to view your picture. Normally if serious patch, some tire shop will use inner rubber patch with add on adhesive to help secure & prevent air-leak. Hope this help.

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