Rear slow puncture
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Rear slow puncture
I've managed to pick up a slow puncture on the drivers side rear S02.
Since the rears only have 4-5K on them, my thought is to try and find a part worn rear S02 to balance out the other good passenger side rear.
Has anyone done this and more importantly is it a good idea?
Since the rears only have 4-5K on them, my thought is to try and find a part worn rear S02 to balance out the other good passenger side rear.
Has anyone done this and more importantly is it a good idea?
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As long as it is not on the sidewall or has a huge nail which will tear an unrepairable chunk out the tyre, there is a good chance you can just get it repaired.
Go as a kwik-fit fitter!
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Go as a kwik-fit fitter!
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Gazzer is spot on. You can get it repaired if it is not the side wall. My car had a repair in one of the rear SO2's when I bought it. IIRC they don't recommend doing it more than once per tyre.
I would worry more about uneven wear on across an axle rather than a fixed puncture! If it ain't repairable I would change both - especially this time of year
I would worry more about uneven wear on across an axle rather than a fixed puncture! If it ain't repairable I would change both - especially this time of year
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See if you can get it plugged first, it will be a lot cheaper!
I had a slow puncture in my right front, after topping it up one day I noticed that the valve that was leaking - quick trip to the local tyre place and they replaced the valve for free.
I had a slow puncture in my right front, after topping it up one day I noticed that the valve that was leaking - quick trip to the local tyre place and they replaced the valve for free.
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Just had the rear drivers side tyre looked at by Top Gear Tyres in Reading (very good service and competitive prices) and they found a 2 inch nail in the tyre.
Plugged and avoided having to fork out
Plugged and avoided having to fork out
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