Are you asking yourself any of the following questions: Is my tyre repairable? Is a punctured tyre still reliable after being repaired? Is it possible to repair a run-flat tyres? If so, read on...
Depending on the damage, your tyre may not be repairable.
- If you've driven flat, this can cause irreparable damage to the structure. A run-flat tyre can be repaired if you haven't driven on it...
- If the tyre has been pierced by a foreign object, the hole must be smaller than 6mm in diameter.
- Tears cannot be repaired.
- The sidewall of the tyre must be intact.
If your tyre is repairable, there are two possible repair methods (of varying difficulty/reliability).
External repair:
- Insert the rasp into the hole to prepare for the insertion of the needle.
- Put a repair strip covered in glue into the needle.
- Insert the repair strip and gently remove the needle.
- Cut off the excess on the outside of the tyre.
Repair complete!
Pros:
- Easy
- Fast
- No need to remove the tyre
Cons:
- No examination of the internal structure of the tyre
- Waterproofing will need to be checked over time
Internal repair:
Remove the tyre, clean it, drill it, glue the plug, and cut off the excess. This requires the intervention of a mechanic.
Pros:
- Reliable
- Carried out by a specialist
Cons:
- More expensive than external repair
- More complicated
