Tyre repairs are governed by British Standard which divides tyre repairs into two sections; major repair and minor repair.
The BS also defines the limits to location, size and number of repairs that can be carried out and makes recommendations on the repair material to be used.
A tyre repair then, is not as straight forward as you first might think, it is important that a tyre must always be checked thoroughly by a specialist, before it is deemed repairable.
A tyre should not be repaired if it shows signs of ageing or deterioration of the rubber, cuts, cracks or run flat damage. Similarly, if the tyre has suffered bead damage, exposed cords or from a poor repair previously and if the tyre has 1.6mm of tread or less then the tyre must not be repaired.
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If you are in any doubt that a tyre may or may not be repairable then do not repair it. For safety’s sake it is better to err on the side of caution.
Always seek qualified advice and a recommendation after the tyre has been inspected both externally and internally for damage, by a qualified person.
It is also worth noting that a ‘tyre repair’ is not always the most economical solution available. For example, if the tyre tread depth is low, the cost of the repair may be greater than the value of the remaining tread depth. Therefore you may wish to consider how long the tyre could last and how much mileage you expect to cover annually before you have the tyre repaired. Ask a specialist for a tyre quotation before having the tyre repaired as the most effective solution may simply be to replace the tyre.
