Driven on flat tyre - Help

-Mike-

-Mike-

-Mike-

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Hey guys,

I've already got a new tyre on order, but stupidly I didn't notice this morning that my six week old :( Conti had gone somewhat flat. When I got towards work I noticed the car felt funny, stopped and saw a lovely screw in it.

The sidewall has a slight mark around it presumably where its rolled over. Would you even entertain the idea of getting it repaired if the tyre place says its ok? Tyre fitters said if its safe they'll repair it but I'm questioning whether I should just replace it so its not on my mind. Unfortunately it means my rear left rubber will have cost me £160 in six weeks :(

Thanks
 
Thanks guys. I'll just get it replaced regardless. I've got to take my mother to bristol when my sister drops..... I can't handle the thought of a blow out being caused by my negligence (sp?)

Ho hum, £155 for the rear left in total woo! :(
 
Not at all Firestar. I completely agree with you and when I change cars the tyres are the first thing that I try to change.

I didn't need a new NSR tyre either which makes it more annoying but I wanted matched tyres and ones that I knew the history of. I'll get a new one fitted, its £80 but its lesson learned...... never park at my friends house!
 
Update :

Took the car to the tyre place, the tyre I wanted hadn't been delivered :( Tyre guy said he'd take tyre off and look at it and it had about as much rubber dust as would fit in a dustpan inside.

He said I was quite lucky it didn't let go as the inside wall has a small section that actually looked shredded. Spare fitted and new tyre to go on tomorrow :)

Thanks for all your help guys :)
 
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