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      01-31-2013, 12:23 PM   #1
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RFT puncture - Can it be repaired?

Does anybody know if a RFT puncture can be repaired?

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      01-31-2013, 12:28 PM   #2
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Yes as per any other radial tyre, so long as you havent actually ran it flat. IF youve run it while very low on pressure or completely flat then it is scrap.
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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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Yes as per any other radial tyre, so long as you havent actually ran it flat. IF youve run it while very low on pressure or completely flat then it is scrap.
Thanks Adrian, the red warning symbol has just come on about 2hrs ago, do you think I will be ok if I dont use it tonight and get it fixed stright away in the morning?
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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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Thanks Chris, how much per tyre to fix?
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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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bloody hell thats quite a few punctures
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      01-31-2013, 01:28 PM   #9
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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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bloody hell thats quite a few punctures
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      01-31-2013, 01:29 PM   #10
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Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

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Thanks Chris, how much per tyre to fix?
Went to a local tyre place. Think it was £10 per tyre.

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Quite a few places will even tell you it's illegal! Illegal like robbing banks or shooting people. It's not.

The usual conditions apply. If it's near the sidewall then it's a no go. And RFTs aren't really designed to be taken off and on wheels. The fitter needs to be careful. Removing the tyre from the wheel can cause damage to the inside of the sidewall.
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Went to a local tyre place. Think it was £10 per tyre.

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Thanks Chris
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Quite a few places will even tell you it's illegal! Illegal like robbing banks or shooting people. It's not.

The usual conditions apply. If it's near the sidewall then it's a no go. And RFTs aren't really designed to be taken off and on wheels. The fitter needs to be careful. Removing the tyre from the wheel can cause damage to the inside of the sidewall.
Cheers Rich, after reading your comments it looks like it could be a new tyre!?
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If it's in the centre section of the tyre (like non-RFTs) and they get the tyre off without damaging it then you're OK.
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I thought they could. But not totally sure, sorry.
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If it's in the centre section of the tyre (like non-RFTs) and they get the tyre off without damaging it then you're OK.
Ok thanks Rich - Its going to be a gamble on this I think!! (Have to find somebody to do it yet!!).
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I thought they could. But not totally sure, sorry.
Ok thanks anyway.
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Run my own tyre company it's fine to do as long as in the 3/4 centre tread area and they say the rft should not have traveled more than 50 miles the fitter will know when he removes if it's ok as he will be able to check inside sidewall for any damage due to heat build up,also £10 is the norm
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also if when the tyre is removed off the alloy if it has rubber fillings inside its most likely will be scrap as the tyre wall will have worn away
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Run my own tyre company it's fine to do as long as in the 3/4 centre tread area and they say the rft should not have traveled more than 50 miles the fitter will know when he removes if it's ok as he will be able to check inside sidewall for any damage due to heat build up,also £10 is the norm

Post up where you are mate. I'm sure there are some Welsh members who'd be happy to know you'll repair run flats. Better than Kwik-Shite saying no and charging 200 quid for a new one.
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Post up where you are mate. I'm sure there are some Welsh members who'd be happy to know you'll repair run flats. Better than Kwik-Shite saying no and charging 200 quid for a new one.
No probs I also sell high quality part worn rft at low prices if any body needs anything let me know
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Why would they need to remove the tyre if its in the centre. Dont they just 'plug' them not sure of the technical term, but thats what they did to mines.
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