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New tyre been left flat-Will it have a flat spot?

New tyre (Falken 452 225/40/18) fitted by mobile fitter. Car driven 2.5m then stood for 20 hrs before noticing that one of the tyres was actually flat.
I inflated the tyre and realised that it had a faulty valve which would hold pressure for only a couple of minutes at the most.
The fitter suggested I mess with the valve myself!

I refused and insisted I have a new tyre & valve fitted at their cost.
Am I within my rights to ask for a new tyre?

I believe damage will have been made to the tyre while being driven/stood flat.

Asked on 5 October 2011 by dp1

Answered by Honest John
You don't know that you need a new tyre. Only a new valve.
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