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Tue 9 Dec 2003 09:44
Puncture Repaired Tyre - kennybase
Last September, a nail entered the rear tyre on my Polo, which I had removed and repaired. Due to a slight vibration through the steering wheel, I swapped the rears and fronts around, and cured the problem.

My question is though - is the repaired tyre, which is now on the front, safe to use for an extended drive? I am due to drive through France next week, covering about 1500 motorway miles in 3 days - (return journey!)

The tread on the tyres are fine, but I was just wondering whether other BRs would get new fronts fitted before this drive.

Thanks in advance

Ben

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Tue 9 Dec 2003 10:05
Puncture Repaired Tyre - Sooty Tailpipes
Yes, as long as it was repaired to BS AU 159e (which it probably was if it was a decent outfit and no back handers took place)
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Tue 9 Dec 2003 10:09
Puncture Repaired Tyre - terryb
Ben

Provided the puncture repair was done by a reputable outfit and vulcanised on there should be no trouble. If it wasn't safe they wouldn't be allowed to do it.

I've even towed a caravan long distances in a French summer on a repaired tyre..

It may be advisable to check the pressure before setting out each day - if the repair is going to let you down it will probably start by leaking air slowly.

Terry
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Tue 9 Dec 2003 12:00
Puncture Repaired Tyre - kennybase
Thanks for the replies. It was done at (shhh) kwikfit - I was in Derby for work - didn't know the area - first place I came too!! Still they did the job in quickly which is all I expect!(When I got back to Brighton I did notice that they had balanced the wheel and put the weights on the outside of the alloys grrr!)

I think I may change the tyres anyway - they seem to be cheap ones that lack grip when I'm accelerating - or is that still me getting used having power after moving from a non-turbo diesel!! ;-)

Ben
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