**HELP** - Tyre puncture

[JustDC5R]

Hi All,

Looks like a screw has found a home in my rear tyre . Anyone know where is the best price to get this fixed and how much? How much would Bridgestone charge to fix? Surely i dont need a new Tyre!

Regards
Justin

[Xzbit]

I've had a few screws in my tyre before (2 infact!) They can fix it by taking off the tyre and putting a patch on the inside, but apparently it effects how fast your able to drive (not sure on though, someone else might be able to clarify this?!?).

I think it usually costs less than $20 if you go to bob jane and places like that!

HIH's

[JustDC5R]

does it matter if it is within the groove (ie/ within the indented area) right in the center of the tyre??

Thanks for the quick reply by the way.

[markR]

hey man bridgestone at parra charged me $30 to plug mine up..

[JustDC5R]

was yours in the groove or on the outer tread?

[Xzbit]

I've had a few screws in my tyre before (2 infact!) They can fix it by taking off the tyre and putting a patch on the inside, but apparently it effects how fast your able to drive (not sure on though, someone else might be able to clarify this?!?).

I think it usually costs less than $20 if you go to bob jane and places like that!

HIH's

[Xzbit]

It shouldn't matter as they patch it up on the inside of the tyre.

[Xzbit]

I think mine was on the tread by the way. i.e. not in the groove.

[JustDC5R]

All sorted fellas. $25 at Bob Jane. Took like 25 mins this mornin!!

[SouLjAh]

dont think theres any "after effects" of it. i had two previously, and drive spiritedly now

[JustDC5R]

yeah - i asked the tyre fella and he said that he has never heard of the Tyre losing speed ratings after puncture.

[Xzbit]

I was just told that by a mate who had his bike tyre patched. Apparently that's what he was told?! I have no idea?!

[M a i k e r u]

15 bucks at Blair's tyres

[VTECMACHINE]

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