Tyre repair surrey

Help & Advice
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Anybody know somewhere decent that will repair a tyre?

I got a puncture on my rear and had to change it last week. Just been out and noticed a screw in the new tyre. :slightly_frowning_face: literally brand new.

It’s just off centre so a good point in the tyre as far as repairs are concerned I think?

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FWR tyres will plug a tyre if it’s safe to do if you’re in central London.

FWR
330 Kennington Rd, London SE11 4LD
020 7820 7818
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hXCp3yB1Jje1X8zW8

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Not sure where about in Surrey you are, technically Kennington is as it’s near the home of Surrey cricket club lol

But I think this place can plug tyres too, best call first though
GTC Motorcycle - Guildford Tyre Company Ltd.
97 New Rd, Chilworth, Guildford GU4 8LP
https://goo.gl/maps/sM8aaQkt9uNJtsrh7

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Thanks nivag, I’m in Guildford and used gtc to change tyre last week. They said they couldn’t plug my previous because of it being z speed rating. And this ones the same tyre as last time so I’m assuming they won’t repair this either :confused:

It’s only gsx650f and I only commute on it. I don’t understand why it can’t be plugged by some places but others are willing to plug it.

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Why not plug it yourself?

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With one of the emergency puncture repair kits, where stab those strips in?

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That’s it

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I wasn’t sure how long they would last but I’m happy to give this a go. Rather than throwing a brand new tyre out!

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I’ve been known to ride around with three of them in place until the tyre needed replacing. They do the job.

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Here’s one I did https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6D9DOXgNU&feature=youtu.be

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Thanks for the video aceman - but it keeps saying error unable to load?

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Try a different browser or different device. It’s a video of me using the sticky worms to repair a tyre. It was my first attempt, and it worked well.

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Contact this guy : http://www.rubber-ranch.co.uk/
Mobile tyre fitting and repairs. He should cover Guildford IIRC.
Recommended. :slight_smile:

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Case in point - I changed my tires today. The rear had 4 of my repairs in it :thinking:

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Yeah I gave him a call and he’s away until 26th August or around then.

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I’ve bought one of the kits, shall be doing it tomorrow. Like I say; only a commuting bike so shouldn’t be a problem

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Plugs work well, get good ones though. Ok on commutes, I’d be very wary at speed.

I know you’re in Surrey but another shout out for FWR, top shop.

Anyone in NW London try Motorcycle Service Centre, I’ve been going there for over 25 years. Brilliant mechanics.

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thanks for tips rockit99

I went ahead and put a plug in, seems to be holding up nicely. Keeping the pack on me incase it comes out :grin: .

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Plugs are only really a temporary fix. They’ll seal for a short time, then dry out, although I do know that some people will ride with them to the end of the tyre, but i think you’d end up with a permanent slow puncture.
Get it patched properly and it’ll last the life of the tyre.

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Don’t think I can have it repaired properly now, since I put a plug in.

Just going to make do until I can be bothered to buy another new tyre. Some of the repair quotes I was getting were 50+. The tyre with fitting was only £105, and they usually last about a year. If I get 3-6 months out of it I’ll be happy and then just replace.