Sidewall repair options? (WGTN)

[CLUMZ1]

Morning ORE,

Does anyone know the options for a tire with a pin head size puncture about half way up the sidewall?

Do any Wellington tire shops vulcanize sidewalls?

(Tire is a 33" Mud)

Cheers

Adam

[CLUMZ1]

if this is the case: http://www.tonystyreservice.co.nz/pages/radial-tyre-puncture-repair-standards

then im pretty screwed.

To ensure optimum tyre safety, only tyres that suffer a penetration in the tread area and meet the below criteria are repairable.

1. Puncture occurs from belt edge to belt edge on tread area (green area).
2. Puncture is no larger than 6mm (8mm for light truck and truck radial)
3. Tyre has not worn below 1.6mm of remaining tread depth
4. Tyre has no visible sign of under inflation or RunFlat damage

NB: Penetration occurring in the side wall (red area) cannot be repaired in store. Always follow the repair procedures provided by repair material supplier. Never use an inner tube as a substitute for a proper repair.

Cold vulcanisation repairs should not be carried out in the shoulder/sidewall areas due to the lack of casing reinforcement and the high flex that occurs in these areas. It is a legal requirement that all tyre repairs be completed to New Zealand Standard 5423 (or the equivalent British or Australian standard). I.e. the repair procedure and materials of a reputable tyre repair supplier are used.

Would inner tubes be a good idea instead?

[Crash bandicoot]

talk to Skid or Goose, we had this discussion not long ago..

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8521

[mudy1]

try skid

[CLUMZ1]

cheers

[Big]

or chuck in a tube..? I know not the best outcome but at least its not a throw away..

[mudlva]

auckland tyres in otahuhu will be able to repair

freight might be a killer thou

[skid]

if this is the case: http://www.tonystyreservice.co.nz/pages/radial-tyre-puncture-repair-standards

then im pretty screwed.

you're only screwed if you're going to go to those persons at tonys. (I'm not gonna say any more about that)

when you come see me tomorrow you may be suprised to know I can probably fix it without the need for tubes (if only you'd asked before I ordered the tubes)

[blackbetty]

Dave hadley tyres in Alice town, Petone do side wall repairs. I ripped a 30mm gash brand new mickey thompson bajar claw and they repaired it and it has been sweet for the last year and a half of off roading.

It was only 60 bucks to get fixed to.

[CLUMZ1]

thanks for that, I'm seeing Skid tomorrow for 4 tubes.