OT Punctures

Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hi all just noticed I have a puncture on my bike. Can you simply repair them like a car tyre or is this not the case?
Cheers
Bod

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I believe it depends whereabouts on the tyre the puncture is.

LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

If the wall of the tyre is punctured, then its time for a new tyre I'm afraid, however, if you have just had a nail in the tread part of the tyre, it is possible to have it plugged. Take it to your local tyre fitters, they should be able to advise you more.
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sv_cath · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

It depends on the rating of the tyre too - I'm pretty sure you're not allowed to repair Z rated tyres any more...

carvell · Scuttler Joined: 05 Sep 2003 Karma :

Either get it plugged or bung an inner tub in. Thumbs Up

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kev · I Hump Things Joined: 07 Oct 2002 Karma :

I will be plugging a race tyre tomorrow so I will let you know how it turns out.
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atom · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Karma :

Think it OT because it should be in the workshop section, though it does help answer the question I had in there, must be something on the roads today.
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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

thanks for all your comments, I got it fixed at the bike garage.

doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Punctures are more frequent in the rain due to lubricating action of the water helping the sharp thing to penetrate. Bummer!