Puncture - Repair or Replace?

[RobH13]

Hey guys,

Had an abrupt end to my ride yesterday in the way of a large staples firmly embedded in my rear tyre :(

The guy who recovered the bike said, It now requires a new tyre!, is this correct are you not able to repair punctures in bikes?

Cheers

Rob.

[dill89]

Some places will repair the puncture, depends on the condition of it though.
They will put in like a rubber bung and have it glued/melted in place, but they have a lower speed tolerance (still enough to ride normally) but if it's many holes then I would probably just replace the tyre.
I'm sure it's repairable but all depends on the tyre condition, the mood of the worker, and of course how safe it would be if repaired.

[Typhoon]

I personaly wouldnt risk a repair on a tyre. Is it really worth the cost of a new one in the long run?


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[Sid Squid]

As long as the tyre is correctly repaired to the relevant standards there is no problem in doing so. The most important thing is that the tyre is correctly checked prior to the repair, not all puncture damage is suitable for repair, the tyre's structure may be damaged, or the damage may be irregular such that a seal will not be reliable.
There's no need for paranoia, take it to a tyre specialist, take the advice they give - the great majority of punctures are perfectly safe to repair.

[Nobbylad]

I bought a rear wheel off ebay that came with a plugged tyre on it. There was plenty of tread left, although after a few weeks I bought a new one, mainly because it kept playing on my mind. I didn't know what the original puncture was like or the quality of the repair, plus, new rubber is one less thing to worry about.

[Swin]

It may be that the holes in the tyre are too close together to plug, and that's why they say you need a new tyre

[liathich]

Another factor which determines whether a puncture can be repaired is the position of the hole on the tread surface. If it is near the outer edge of the tread pattern it is not permissable to do a repair. There is a formula by which they determine this.

[liathich]

In case of confusion, its either edge of the tread pattern.

[Iansv II]

As Mr Squid says, just take it to a bike tyre place and get it checked, no point wasting a servicable tyre... I've had loads of punctures repaired previously

[Milky Bar Kid]

As Mr Squid says, just take it to a bike tyre place and get it checked, no point wasting a servicable tyre... I've had loads of punctures repaired previously

Yeh but are you wasting it if it gives you piece of mind??:smt017

[Swin]

This is the whole point, if it isn't safe for use then it can't be repaired...

I'm with Ian here, we've had a lot of building work near my work, which has meant me picking up a few punctures from screws and nails - even a carpet blade one time!
I've had them repaired and done several thousand miles afterward no problem at all.

But, if it really settles your mind - go for it and buy a new tyre :)