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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 14, 2014 18:45:49 GMT
Came home from work, hunky dory, lovely day, on my way back out again.....  Testicles. Whaddya suggest for a puncture like that? I'm not sure a repair will be do-able, or if I would trust it. A new tyre isn't viable for another two weeks :\ Bugger! |
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 14, 2014 18:49:32 GMT
Let's try and not have too many "chicken strip" comments, ey?
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Mainjetmike
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Post by Mainjetmike on Jun 14, 2014 19:05:51 GMT
That's an easy repair
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 14, 2014 19:08:56 GMT
It's in a good distance along the tread. That won't make it difficult? |
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Post by hornut on Jun 14, 2014 19:16:19 GMT
Let's try and not have too many "chicken strip" comments, ey? Shame the screw wasnt 2" to the right. You could have left the screw in, and it wouldnt compromise your contact patch  . Sorry mate, but you did say NOT TOO MANY  |
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Post by M-L-C on Jun 14, 2014 19:46:33 GMT
Leave it in but grind it off to the top of yer tyre. Built in puncture repair
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 14, 2014 19:57:58 GMT
Let's try and not have too many "chicken strip" comments, ey? Shame the screw wasnt 2" to the right. You could have left the screw in, and it wouldnt compromise your contact patch . Sorry mate, but you did say NOT TOO MANY Hahaha, SMD!   |
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 14, 2014 19:59:53 GMT
Leave it in but grind it off to the top of yer tyre. Built in puncture repair It's as flat as a witches mammary glands. Won't hold air for any length of time. Anyone know of a close puncture place? |
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Post by hornut on Jun 14, 2014 20:12:07 GMT
Can you not use a can of that sludge stuff. Often get it with cars nowadays rather than a spare. Alternatively you maybe able to pick some of that rubbery stringy stuff that you push through the hole, inflate and cut off excess.
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Post by M-L-C on Jun 14, 2014 20:16:13 GMT
Close to where bud?
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 14, 2014 20:31:05 GMT
Can you not use a can of that sludge stuff. Often get it with cars nowadays rather than a spare. Alternatively you maybe able to pick some of that rubbery stringy stuff that you push through the hole, inflate and cut off excess. I can't convince myself that it's safe... Or that I won't goof it. Best left to the pros, not my useless hands. Oh, aye, hid my location to scupper potential thieves. Elm Tree  |
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Post by David on Jun 14, 2014 20:38:35 GMT
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Post by nickw on Jun 14, 2014 20:51:59 GMT
If it's gone in at that angle and gone right through Rik, you have to consider how many cords within the tyres structure have been sliced, thus weakening the tyre.
I use puncture safe so that I can complete my days work, however, the only safe option for me is to replace the tyre.
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Post by David on Jun 14, 2014 21:05:02 GMT
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 15, 2014 0:15:38 GMT
If it's gone in at that angle and gone right through Rik, you have to consider how many cords within the tyres structure have been sliced, thus weakening the tyre. I use puncture safe so that I can complete my days work, however, the only safe option for me is to replace the tyre. Sods law. Can't catch a bloody break recently It looks as though it's not in too deep, just length ways... With any luck that'll side in my favour. I'll see if I can get enough air into it to take it to a garage on Monday. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2014 16:29:25 GMT
Or he could have used common sense and prepare the plug on the insertion tool "before" he pulled the screw out to keep more air in. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2014 18:02:09 GMT
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 16, 2014 1:32:17 GMT
Gonna try to get it sorted today. Any garages in stockton that might be able to have a go?
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Post by nickw on Jun 16, 2014 6:04:53 GMT
You could try Crofton Court Rik
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Post by scratchnsniff24 on Jun 16, 2014 23:16:59 GMT
You could try Crofton Court Rik Went to see the guys at Crofton Court as I was passing and showed them a photo of the puncture, bad news it was unrepairable, so Steve very kindly offered me a part worn Bridgestone Battleax free of charge. They had a hell of a job getting the wheel back on because my rear brakes a gummed up pretty bad... Need to get on top of that. And charged me a very kind sum indeed, considering how long it took. Don't know what these tyres are like the Bridgestones, bt021's or something, - but it's a hell of a lot better than a repaired one, and for free it's a no brainer - anybody used them? |
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