Picantorian Neutral Newbie April 2, 2006 Share April 2, 2006 Dear all, Have got a 4" nail stuck in the back tyre of the driver's side. Went to Stamford tyres hoping to get it mend, however, the nail is stuck at the wall. The guy advised that it could not be mended and we need to change our tyres... They removed the nail and sort of like put a stopper. Pump the pressure of the tyres up, in hope that it could last till tomorrow to go back C&C to change new tyres... Thread life still left 90%.. heart pain.... Is there really no way to mend it? understand that it is safer to change a pair instead of just changing the affected tyres. Is it true? Appreciate precious advise from bros and sis.. Thank you. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vertiga 1st Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 Side wall damage cannot be repaired, only puncture on the threads can be repaired. You can hunt around for a 2nd hand identical tyre (approx 90% thread) from some of the tyre shops. If cannot find then replace the tyre and put the new piece on the rear or let the tyre shop mechanic do the pairing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 (edited) Sis, why must go back to C&C to change tyres? You can actually source from outside like pxx xxxg Tyres ... etc Edited April 3, 2006 by Mzrmazda3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Neutral Newbie April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 Dun fool around with tyre wall damage... normally cannot be repaired.. I have a friend who insisted that a tyre shop plug a punture in the tyre wall. A few months later while driving along a highway bend at just 50kmph the plug suddenly gave way causing the tyre to deflate suddenly... He lost control and the car spinned 180 deg and ended up hitting the concrete barrier... Advise you to change the tyres it ASAP! and yup its true that its better to change in a pair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 Agree Bro This type of $ cannot save one else the damage might be greater should anything happens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary84 1st Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 Pica...u stay which area....cos if u stay west ,might be able to recommend a shop to chk out the conditon of ur tyres.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picantorian Neutral Newbie April 3, 2006 Author Share April 3, 2006 however, there is no identical tyre, only C&C has it.. called Justin and he said that it is not necessary to change, the stopper is essential.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picantorian Neutral Newbie April 3, 2006 Author Share April 3, 2006 cause apparently only C&C carries that particular model.. outside dun have.. if change different model, thread will be different and unbalanced also right... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Clutched April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 If your tyre is still 90% left, you should be able to just change one. The difference between 90% & 100% is not that great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nhrisuzu 1st Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 change all 4 sets sis.. cannot play with tyres de.. tyres is important to vehicle safety.. even if u go C&C change.. u have 3pcs of 90%, and 1 piece of 100%.. still uneven ma.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 I see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picantorian Neutral Newbie April 3, 2006 Author Share April 3, 2006 Dun fool around with tyre wall damage... normally cannot be repaired.. I have a friend who insisted that a tyre shop plug a punture in the tyre wall. A few months later while driving along a highway bend at just 50kmph the plug suddenly gave way causing the tyre to deflate suddenly... He lost control and the car spinned 180 deg and ended up hitting the concrete barrier... Advise you to change the tyres it ASAP! and yup its true that its better to change in a pair. plug? is it something like the picture? initially, hubby did not want to change, cause his dad say no need, can still continue driving, just monitor to ensure that the pressure do not decrease suddenly, is safe.. I was skeptical, cause i was worried that something may happen.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picantorian Neutral Newbie April 3, 2006 Author Share April 3, 2006 ya.. think so too.. but some advise that is better to change pair, then the other tyre can keep as spare tyre.. our spare tyre is only 13"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picantorian Neutral Newbie April 3, 2006 Author Share April 3, 2006 all 4?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin 4th Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 Dear all, Have got a 4" nail stuck in the back tyre of the driver's side. Went to Stamford tyres hoping to get it mend, however, the nail is stuck at the wall. The guy advised that it could not be mended and we need to change our tyres... They removed the nail and sort of like put a stopper. Pump the pressure of the tyres up, in hope that it could last till tomorrow to go back C&C to change new tyres... Thread life still left 90%.. heart pain.... Is there really no way to mend it? understand that it is safer to change a pair instead of just changing the affected tyres. Is it true? Appreciate precious advise from bros and sis.. Thank you. i also kana , but the nail stuck on my threads. so i went to a workshop to get it removed. as good as new! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 Sis, to cut cost can change the front 2 pcs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junjie 1st Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 it's a 4 inches nail not all four lah..aiyo... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nhrisuzu 1st Gear April 3, 2006 Share April 3, 2006 u can always keep 1 as spare ma.. all 4 is my suggestion la.. best to keep all in tip-top condition.. i remember last time one shot change all 6.. $480.. but at least i feel more safe driving.. just my 2cents la.. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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