Viking Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Tyre pressure monitor came up this morning as I moved the car of the drive. Checked round and found this... Nailed one of my winter tyres. Any experience with hot vulc repairs anyone? Or know anywhere round North Yorks that can do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 It's a goner unless to can find somewhere that does a "major repair". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Yeah, found a couple of places near me (well, about 50 miles or so) who can do them, just waiting for replies back from the emails I sent 'em with the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Isn't it illegal to repair it there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 No, not if it's a hot vulcanized repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 That nail looks as though it's come through from the inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 No, not if it's a hot vulcanized repair. Worth knowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyelcomb Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 If they all say they won't repair it and there's lots of life in the tyre do it yourself with one of the cold DIY plugs. I certainly would as it's only technically off the tread. Worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I have a local tyre fitter (a mate) who is prepared to do it for me if I want him to. But as it's on the car and the wife drives the daughter backwards and forwards every day I'm not going to. Also I asked another local guy who I trust if he knew anywhere that does vulcanised repairs, and he asked why. I showed him the tyre and he said it would probably last half a day if he did it, so wouldn't. All things considered, it's got to be done properly or it's scrap. As for the nail coming through from the inside, you're the second person to say that. But the nail head has just worn away on the outside where it's been catching the road as it rotates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Worst place to get a nail No, not if it's a hot vulcanized repair. Just how safe is that? If a normal repair is done what risks are associated with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Perfectly safe. The repair is melted onto the tyre inside and out, so it becomes part of the tyre it's self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Found Castle tyres in Bingley who will do a repair at £35 refitted and balanced. Looks like that's the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Is it a hot repair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 How much is a new tyre in comparison to repairing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 How much is a new tyre in comparison to repairing it? It's a Bridgestone winter tyre so probably a fair bit more than £35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Major repair is around £20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 How much is a new tyre in comparison to repairing it? It's a Bridgestone winter tyre so probably a fair bit more than £35? Depends what size it is though and how much tread is left. The repair will obviously be the cheapest option though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Doesnt look like its got a great deal of wear left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Is it a hot repair? Yep, as their website says here. Link. How much is a new tyre in comparison to repairing it? New tyre is about £120. Plus fitting and balance. Doesnt look like its got a great deal of wear left It's got 6 - 6.5mm left on it. Edit: Just measured it and the lowest tread measurement is 6.7mm, going up to 6.9mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Tyre pressure monitor came up this morning as I moved the car of the drive. Checked round and found this... Nailed one of my winter tyres. Any experience with hot vulc repairs anyone? Or know anywhere round North Yorks that can do it? Looking at this pic its about 2mm off the wear markers , you dont run winter tyres anywhere near as low as summer ones they rely on the tread depth to work properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Looking at this pic its about 2mm off the wear markers , you dont run winter tyres anywhere near as low as summer ones they rely on the tread depth to work properly That's what I was looking at as well when querying whether it would be better to replace the tyre. The first wear indicator is for the sipes, when they've gone the tyre will lose some of it's benefits although with the softer compound should still be alot better in cold weather over a summer tyre. It depends whether Viking will replace them at the first or second wear indicator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Is the need to run deeper tread for snow? Or do winter tyres not dissipate water as well as summer tyres so need the deeper tread to compensate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 I've run my winters through summer and in the rain they grip better than summer tyres despite the temperature being alot higher than what they're designed for. I think the sipes/deeper tread is to help with clearing snow from the tread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 the deeper tread moves more generates heat i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Tyre pressure monitor came up this morning as I moved the car of the drive. Checked round and found this... Nailed one of my winter tyres. Any experience with hot vulc repairs anyone? Or know anywhere round North Yorks that can do it? Looking at this pic its about 2mm off the wear markers , you dont run winter tyres anywhere near as low as summer ones they rely on the tread depth to work properly If you look at this picture of a Blizzak for sale on Ebay, it's listed at 4-5mm... I've highlighted the first set of wear indicators which disappear at about 5mm Look closely at my tyre and you can see it's nowhere near down to the wear markers there. Still got plenty of life in the tyre, despite your eyes deceiving you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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