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nail in rear tyre

Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:56 pm
by lewisdale
ive got a nail in my back tyre, its about 2cm from the edge, is this repairable or will it need a new one?

Re: nail in rear tyre

Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:16 am
by markzxr400l3
As long as its not in the sidewall these can normally be repaired. They cut a hole out and stick a rubber 'bung' in it. works good as new by all accounts.

Re: nail in rear tyre

Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:28 pm
by Caz
2cm from the edge sounds quite close - you could always plug it yourself using one of these kits http://jocke.selincite.com/bikes/puncture-repair-kits. We've used them several times on several different bikes with no problems at all

Caz

Re: nail in rear tyre

Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 2:09 pm
by RedexRobB
I think it only costs a tenner to get done, be cheaper if you take in the wheel seperately too.