Sidewall tire repair possible?

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Jet-Fighter7700

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Hi all

So I recently misjudged a turn and accidentally mounted a kerb with my front left tire.

Damaged the sidewall in only one place, but I didn't drive any further, as soon as I saw air leaking out of the tire, I changed wheel and continued driving.

Took the damaged tire to the franchised tiger wheel,supa quick, tires and more ect

All told me the same spiel, cannot repair under any circumstances, MUST Replace as there is a big risk of a blowout.

I did manage to find a guy who did fix it though, but to be safe using this tire as a spare in the meanwhile,
Guy fixed it quite well, holding pressure quite well, but how safe is it?
Internet suggest it is possible to fix, if its done correctly, but why the dire warnings? And no franchise tire store wanting to touch my tire?

Thought I'd ask here, as at least nobody here trying to sell me a new tire with 40% markup......

Tire size is 165/60 R14 not sure if that's relevant.....
 
You never cheap out on tires. And that's a cheap size. Pretty sure that a sidewall repair will invalidate insurance too.
 
I wouldnt do it side walls take a punishment and you would have done more damage than just the small hole if you hit a curb.
 
eg2505 said:
Hi all

So I recently misjudged a turn and accidentally mounted a kerb with my front left tire.

Damaged the sidewall in only one place, but I didn't drive any further, as soon as I saw air leaking out of the tire, I changed wheel and continued driving.

Took the damaged tire to the franchised tiger wheel,supa quick, tires and more ect

All told me the same spiel, cannot repair under any circumstances, MUST Replace as there is a big risk of a blowout.

I did manage to find a guy who did fix it though, but to be safe using this tire as a spare in the meanwhile,
Guy fixed it quite well, holding pressure quite well, but how safe is it?
Internet suggest it is possible to fix, if its done correctly, but why the dire warnings? And no franchise tire store wanting to touch my tire?

Thought I'd ask here, as at least nobody here trying to sell me a new tire with 40% markup......

Tire size is 165/60 R14 not sure if that's relevant.....
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They all must have been lying :rolleyes:
 
Beachless said:
I wouldnt do it side walls take a punishment and you would have done more damage than just the small hole if you hit a curb.
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Was lucky I didn't bend a rim....

That's even more hard to find then tires....

I've got wheel caps, and they don't fit if I use a different size steel rim,
Apparently the corsa bakkie has the same as mine.
 
eg2505 said:
The same, misjudged a corner and mounted a kerb,

Internet shows it is possible though,
If I keep it as a spare, should it be fine?

Also, tires in this size are so expensive and apparently quite rare,
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Dude, just get a new tyre. Even as a spare, I wouldn't risk it. What if you do need the spare and it blows out due to the previous damage the tyre had? Then you're really screwed. Number one rule when it comes to keeping your car on the road, safely, (tyres in this case) don't do bodged repairs and skim on replacements. Your life if priceless after all....
 
Its done in the bush, because most game viewers don't typically go over 20kph ;)

Its hellish dangerous for road going cars, just thing what will happen when it blows out at speed, you'll suddenly find yourself pulling very hard to one direction
 
Good point, if only it was cheap/easy to find this size.

Should I go retread? Or used?
This is for the front left tire, so I believe it's important....
 
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