Slow puncture

wolly440 · 08-17-2015, 11:27 AM

Looks like previous repair plug has started to leak slowly. My question is. Is it to close to the sidewall for a normal puncture reair?

Phil325i · 08-17-2015, 11:41 AM

Probably too close for a normal plug - but don't be put off. Ask your tyre place to send it away for a vulcanized repair. They rarely offer this because they want to say 'irreparable - buy a new tyre'.

old grey steve · 08-17-2015, 02:15 PM

To close for sure IMO we certainly wouldn't entertain it, if it's a run flat tyre shouldn't if been repaired(technically)in the first place, also notice which is typical of the breed sadly that the inner tread is scrubbed and also you've feathered the inner edge of the tyre as well, I can see a ridge on the tread block inner edge(step)that again isn't unusual.

225_AB · 08-17-2015, 02:44 PM

Would you feel safe with that tyre repaired?

wolly440 · 08-18-2015, 11:01 AM

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To close for sure IMO we certainly wouldn't entertain it, if it's a run flat tyre shouldn't if been repaired(technically)in the first place, also notice which is typical of the breed sadly that the inner tread is scrubbed and also you've feathered the inner edge of the tyre as well, I can see a ridge on the tread block inner edge(step)that again isn't unusual.

Thanks for the reply Steve, I'll get them both replaced - wanted to size up to 265/30/19 anyway. Is there anything that can be done about the feathered inner edge. The previous set (run flats) did the same, the rest of the tyre was over 4mm

Phil325i · 08-18-2015, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wolly440

Is there anything that can be done about the feathered inner edge.

4-wheel laser alignment.

Aragorn30d · 08-18-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

4-wheel laser alignment.

and/or fixing any worn components in the suspension.

You cant align out slack in the balljoints or sloppy bushings!

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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,215 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Probably too close for a normal plug - but don't be put off. Ask your tyre place to send it away for a vulcanized repair. They rarely offer this because they want to say 'irreparable - buy a new tyre'. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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old grey steve Colonel 288 Rep 2,796 Posts Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK in Hertfordshire iTrader: (2)	To close for sure IMO we certainly wouldn't entertain it, if it's a run flat tyre shouldn't if been repaired(technically)in the first place, also notice which is typical of the breed sadly that the inner tread is scrubbed and also you've feathered the inner edge of the tyre as well, I can see a ridge on the tread block inner edge(step)that again isn't unusual. __________________
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225_AB Major 67 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2010 Location: buckinghamshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2009 BMW 330D [0.00]	Would you feel safe with that tyre repaired?
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