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Shoulder puncture
One of my Wintracs with about 6k miles on it got a screw though the tread on the outer shoulder (not on the sidewall). I was lucky to spot it whilst washing the car and took it straight in to a domestic-type tyre depot for repair with no further damage.
The tyre guy reported that their patches could not be used in such a case (too close to the sidewall) and he recommended replacement.
So I am looking for a second opinion. Is it just the quick repair type places which have a quick-fix type of patch which cannot be used in these circumstances? If I went to a 'proper' tyre place, would they be able to repair it with proper equipment? I don't want to take any risks but I don't want to squander this nearly new tyre either.
Grateful for any helpful advice.2016 D4 Landmark SDV6 (Euro6), Zanzibar (late run D4)
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10th Apr 2012 2:09 pm
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these can be repaired (as much as some say they cant) - you need a place that does vulcanising, try a truck place.
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10th Apr 2012 2:55 pm
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Excellent, thanks Al, that's what I hoped you'd say. Happy now 2016 D4 Landmark SDV6 (Euro6), Zanzibar (late run D4)
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most of the "kwikfit" type places wont do them, but you need to find a place that does "major" repairs, as even sidewalls are fixable. I know this tends to cause a heated discussion on here about whether its right or wrong, safe or not, but providing its done correctly, then its perfectly OK.
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10th Apr 2012 3:14 pm
Reginald Molehusband
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Cheers Al, I'll let you know how I get on.2016 D4 Landmark SDV6 (Euro6), Zanzibar (late run D4)
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Reginald,
I believe RM Tyres in Bonnybridge (just off the M876, junction 1) offer the vulcanisation service. I'm not sure of cost but I am told the tyre has to be left with them for about a week. Worth a phone call.
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A quality repair should last longer than the tyre.
I was told by one place (Bob Jane) it could not be repaired and they wanted me to buy a new tyre. I had bought a set of tyres a week earlier from them. Needless to say I will not be using them again.
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12th Apr 2012 3:10 am
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done a few shoulder repairs, they are fine if done right
12th Apr 2012 9:32 am
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Had similar problem a couple of weeks ago - an industrial staple in the shoulder.
Went to a large independent outfit who do trucks as well. they send such repairs to the factory in Germany, did not get a quote as i was lucky, buy the time i had driven there it had stopped bubbling. He concluded that it was air which got trapped as the staple went in. Have kept an eye an it since - no problem. 2009 Disco-3 HSE
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22nd Apr 2012 10:19 am
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Thanks for the clues guys. I'll get it done when I get back to bonny Scotland.2016 D4 Landmark SDV6 (Euro6), Zanzibar (late run D4)
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and took it straight in to a domestic-type tyre depot for repair with no further damage.
Happy now 
