Tyre repair kit with plugs and glue

[4eyes2wheels 0]

When I changed my wheels recently I spotted a screw in one of my tyres. Was holding pressure but not a great idea to have a screw in there. It's in the middle of the tread and there is still loads of tread left so want to repair it. I know Kwik Fit etc might fix it and that you can get repair kits with a couple of tools and glue and plugs for a few quid. Anyone any experience of either or recommendations?

[vornwend 0]

Not tried the DIY kit but have had it done professionally (by a mobile tyre outfit) a few years ago - worked a treat - think they charged £40 which was acceptable as I needed it fixed that night. Works by dissolving the rubber and reforming I think so good as new apparently.

[RW1 0]

My view is that the days when you plugged car tyres yourself is when they did typically 50mph max and were quite lightweight.

 

It is much more preferable with a performance sports coupe to have it done professionally.

 

Kwil-Fit not preferred, I use ATS Euromaster local to me and they did a repair for the damage you are describing with a "mushroom" plug for £20.50 in July. Repaired, fitted & balanced included in the price. Not the first, had several done this way and no problems afterwards.

 

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[colinstubbs 0]

I'd pay the £20 myself and get it done professionally, you have some come back if something goes wrong!!

[4eyes2wheels 0]

sounds like ATS is the way to go then - thanks chaps!

[4eyes2wheels 0]

Took it down to ATS Euromaster, was told £20.50 for a repair, by the manager. Came back and a lady in front of me was paying for a puncture repair with a credit card and one of the fitters was saying "well if you pay with a card it's £20.50 coz we have to do all the paperwork otherwise it's a tenner for cash" So when he had finished with her I said "Puncture repair" and held out a tenner to which he said "Great, thanks" and took my tenner and put it in a mug under the counter.

Nice one!

Cash is still king! :clap:

[colinstubbs 0]

:lol: 8)