{"id":900,"date":"2018-09-03T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-03T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/?post_type=services&#038;p=900"},"modified":"2021-08-03T00:38:22","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T00:38:22","slug":"tyre-puncture-repair","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/services\/tyre-puncture-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"TYRE PUNCTURE REPAIR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It doesn\u2019t happen often, but when it does, it\u2019s inconvenient\nand always seems to be raining. A flat tyre. The first thing you\u2019ll need to do\nis swap it over for the spare (which is hopefully in good working order), and\nthen pop in to see the team at Eastern Tyres to have the puncture examined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re in the profession, you probably don\u2019t know\nthat there are Australia-wide legislated rules and guidelines for tyre repair.\nConsidering these tyres are keeping heavy metal boxes travelling at speed glued\nto the road, these guidelines are a good thing; it\u2019s incredibly unsafe to be\ndriving on tyres that would be better used for a retaining wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, because these rules stipulate what can be repaired,\nthey also stipulate what can\u2019t. To put it simply, some damage is beyond saving.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s what we cannot\nrepair:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A puncture to the sidewall, shoulder or bead areas\nof the tyre. This is because these areas flex a lot and therefore put too much\npressure on the patches. If the sidewall or shoulder is punctured, the tyre\nwill have to be replaced. <\/li><li>Punctures larger than 6mm on the tyre tread.<\/li><li>Tyres with inadequate tread depth. See our page\non tread depth for more information.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that <strong>punctures,\nholes and cuts up to 6mm on the tyre tread can be repaired<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do we repair a\npuncture?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tyre repair needs to achieve two things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Seal the tyre so that it holds air.<\/li><li>Seal the tyre casing against moisture and\ncontaminants which may lead to tread separation or further damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The process involves completely removing the tyre from the\nrim. This allows a thorough inspection of the whole tyre and the puncture,\nensures the plug used in the repair bonds properly, and allows us to repair the\npuncture from the inside, as Australian standards require.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After we have refitted the tyre onto the rim, it has a spin\non the balance machine to ensure it\u2019s weighted correctly, and then fitted back\nonto your car. In all, the process takes around 30 to 45 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What should I do if\nmy tyre has a bulge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyres don\u2019t have it easy, especially when it comes to rough\nroads or drivers who like to take corners like Lowndesy. A nasty pothole or a\nbrush against the curb can deal the sidewall of a tyre a nasty blow. It becomes\nweakened, and the internal pressure of the tyre causes it to bulge like an egg.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A bulge in a tyre is dangerous. It\u2019s a ticking bomb, liable\nto explode (quite literally) without warning and causing the driver to lose\ncontrol of the vehicle. Needless to say, you should never drive on a bulging\ntyre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, they can\u2019t be repaired, either. Once a tyre\u2019s\nsidewall has been compromised, either by blunt force or a puncture, the whole\ntyre must be replaced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you feel the rude jolt of a nasty pothole or get too\nclose to a curb or gutter, always check your tyres for a bulge as soon as you\ncan. Replace it with the spare, and come in and see us about a new tyre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I drive on a flat\ntyre?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, yes. Should you? Absolutely not. Driving on a\nflat is like running an engine without coolant or lubricating oil: it may seem\nto be functioning, but the damage you are causing your car is extreme. It\u2019s\nalso very unsafe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wheels aren\u2019t meant to rest on their rims, let alone drive\non them. They could be damaged beyond repair, and set you up for a bill far\ndearer than the cost of replacing the tyre alone. Damage can also be done to\nbrake lines, rotors, callipers and suspension components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyres give you control, so when one of them isn\u2019t in proper\nworking order, you aren\u2019t in control of your car. If you get a flat, drive as\nfar as necessary to pull over safely, then stop.&nbsp; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":904,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>TYRE PUNCTURE REPAIR - Eastern Tyres<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Got a flat tyre? Don&#039;t worry! 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