Can Tyre Punctures Be Repaired?

Tyre punctures are a pain. They seem to come along at the worst moment, on a long road trip, or on the way to an important meeting. For most people there is no alternative to replacing the tyre. For others, tyres can be repaired under the right circumstances.

How Did It Happen?

The first thing to ascertain with a tyre puncture is how it happened. For most city, or suburban, driving it is very unlikely that you will get a puncture. If it does happen, it occurs because something on the road shouldn’t be there. Retracing your steps and discovering the source can lead to valuable information.

Repair

Depending on how it happened, and what caused it, a puncture may be reparable. If the damage is relatively small, it may be possible to patch the tyre and reuse it in the future. Change your tyres, then proceed to your nearest tyre specialist. They can help you judge the gravity of the situation and advise you what to do next. If the damage was caused by a small screw, or nail, or piece of glass, and the damage was sustained in the central portion of the tyre, then fixing it is definitely a possibility.

Replace

It will not always be possible to repair the tyre, and if your nearest tyre specialist doesn’t think it is likely, the decision is in your best interests.

If the hole is larger than 6mm, the tyre is not safe and shouldn’t be repaired or reused. The location of the damage matters, and if it has affected the tyre wall, then your tyre has sustained permanent and irreparable damage. In these instances, you need to replace the tyre.

Contact a Professional

If you have suffered a puncture to your tyre, get it to tyre servicing Joondalup locals look to. Carcare Joondalup is your professional mechanic shop. Make an appointment here or contact us on (08) 6500 1702