Ren
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Before i went on the motorway, i noticed my tire was completly flat. I pumped it up to 28psi, and then drove down the road. An hour later, it was still fine, so i did the motorway journey. 200miles later, its still pumped up. When i go to sleep tho, i find its flat this morning.
Im guessing the hole is really small if its a puncture, but i dont want to risk it again. Can it be repaired, or do i have to pay for a new tube/tire?
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jamesvalver
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aslong as the pucture isnt on the edge of the tire then it can be repaired. it could also be a leaking valve?
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CorsAsh
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New tyres are tubeless.
Just take it to a tyre centre, they'll look and see if it's repairable, which if it is, will cost under a tenner.
If it's torn rather than just punctured, it'll be a new tyre job. Have a look round it in daylight, see if you can see any nails/screws etc stuck in it.
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Ren
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Cheers guys! Is it worth risking a drive 2 minutes down a straight road to the petrol station to fill up with air? Its just that i really need to get home (currently at uni)
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jamesvalver
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might aswell just slap ya spare on till its checked out mate. if you run the tire flat then you will defo need a new tire as you will damage the sidewalls
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Ren
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JadeM
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Some local kids playing a trick on you  
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Ren
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Thats what i thought, but they would of gone for all 4 tires surely?
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Toby
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my dad took his puncture to quick fit and they fixed it free of charge
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Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by Ren
Thats what i thought, but they would of gone for all 4 tires surely?
Maybe not
Which tyre is it in relation to your house? IE is it the one hidden from the house at night?
Pump it up & park the car the other way round 
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Icy
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Registered: 31st Jan 01
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had a flat lasnight!!!
tyreweld didnt work either, had to swap all wheels over 
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