Screw embedded in front tyre advice

saggs · Post by **saggs** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:13 pm

Spotted a screw head embedded in the outer 25% of my front offside tyre last night, still on the flat treaded part of the tyre. Don't know how long it's been there! The tyre has not deflated at all.

Do this sound like it could be repairable and should I really be considering getting a tyre repaired for an Elise?

Any advice welcome - keen to avoid shelling out for 2 new tyres as they have quite a bit of tread left.

Post by **campbell** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:39 pm

Craig,

If it's squarely in the tread and not too near the edge, a repair is usually possible I think. Our tyre repairs have most recently been done by Willie at CLCM in Sighthill, Edin, but that might not be very convenient for you!

Campbell

saggs · Post by **saggs** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:42 pm

Cheers Campbell, I'll try to pop over there and see if it's repairable - I'm working in Edinburgh on Friday anyway.

foz · Post by **foz** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:55 pm

Willie done a top job last year for me after just 200miles on a newie. Had no problems for the life of tyre.

saggs · Post by **saggs** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 1:59 pm

Nice one - hopefully it's not too close to the edge.