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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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Does anyone know of a repairer who can perform a hot vulcanised puncture repair? I have a thorn (believe it or not) penetrating one of the Roadster's tyres - in the tread, but close to the edge - which Berrybrook tell me writes the tyre off - at 5,000 miles!
Naturally, if I thought it couldn't be repaired safely, I'd scrap it ... but for a thorn?! I'm sure I've heard that this kind of repair can be done. Anyone know?
Nick
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I wouldn't risk it, new tyre is £90, annoying I know - similar thing happened to me recently
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I wouldn't risk it, new tyre is £90, annoying I know - similar thing happened to me recently Definitely +1
Ian
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If the puncture is close to the tyre wall then no reputable tyre dealer will repair it.
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Alan
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Your life is on your tyres is it not worth the cost of a new tyre I think not ask your wife and kids .
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Vincent, before buying try Mytyres.com.
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Totally disagree with previous mails, i have had tyres Low profile and Runflats repaired near wall, never had a problem, i trust my tyre repairer and this was a practice for years with out one single problem. get out of your tyres what you can. you could always charge it to room 217 
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Totally disagree with previous mails, i have had tyres Low profile and Runflats repaired near wall, never had a problem, i trust my tyre repairer and this was a practice for years with out one single problem. get out of your tyres what you can. you could always charge it to room 217 At 5000 miles a Roadster tyre is say 1/3 worn, so £60 of value left out of £90 replacement cost, knock off £20 for a repair so the punctured tyre owes you £40, not a lot to pay for peace of mind 
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Totally disagree with previous mails, i have had tyres Low profile and Runflats repaired near wall, never had a problem, i trust my tyre repairer and this was a practice for years with out one single problem. get out of your tyres what you can. you could always charge it to room 217 At 5000 miles a Roadster tyre is say 1/3 worn, so £60 of value left out of £90 replacement cost, knock off £20 for a repair so the punctured tyre owes you £40, not a lot to pay for peace of mind Never had a tyre cost me £20.00 to repair, thank god i live in the cheap end. Try £300.00 for a BMW635 Run Flat, 10% worn, £8.00 for repair, thats my maths !!
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At first I thought you were being controversial. I really do not agree with you on this one.
Yes, I am cautious by nature. Yes, I do not want to waste money.
What you are advocating is false economy. New tyre equates to cost of tank of fuel vs safety. I rest my case.
Ian
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