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#1 Morg

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Posted 23 April 2007 - 02:43 PM

Managed to pick up a nasty passenger today, looks like i'll need to get replacements on the front. :lol:

Wondered if any of you guys could recommend anywhere in the B'ham area.

Thanks.
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#2 Damo

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Posted 23 April 2007 - 02:47 PM

That's nasty :lol: I bet you could feel it too.

Can't you get that repaired rather than fork out for a new tyre? It's not like it's in the sidewall or even close.
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Posted 23 April 2007 - 04:35 PM

As Damo said, looks repairable.
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#4 bigphil

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Posted 23 April 2007 - 04:38 PM

I can't see any problem with a repair on that
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Posted 23 April 2007 - 04:54 PM

As the tyre appears to still be fully inflated the bolt may not have penetrated that far into the tyre, therefore I'd say you should be able to get it repaired.

If it were on my Z, I'd pull/twist the bolt out and see what the damage is (marking around the hole with crayon or chalk, so you can easily find it again). However, I'd only do this because I have another car into which I could transport the wheel to a tyre fitter if it did go flat upon removing the bolt.

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#6 lomoto

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Posted 23 April 2007 - 05:08 PM

tyre repairers are only allowed to repair a tyre with up to 1/4 inch of damage , that bolt looks bigger than that, I wouldnt risk it on a performance car..especially on a front wheel .. chuck the tyre away and get new, you cant put a price on safety :lol:

#7 Morg

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Posted 23 April 2007 - 06:33 PM

Thanks guys.

Will take it in and see what they say, have the luxury of being off work this week decorating the front room so fortunately car can stay put until then :lol:
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#8 Damo

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Posted 23 April 2007 - 08:12 PM

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Don't leave the Zed on the jack. Put the space-saver on or at least use axle stands :lol:

Better safe than sorry ;)
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Posted 26 April 2007 - 11:28 AM

I have used Blackcircles a few times now. Get the OC discount and have them fitted at a local fitter to you.
I used a mobile fitter the first time, then had them fitted in Coventry the 2nd time.
Definately recommend them for good prices.

#10 Morg

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Posted 26 April 2007 - 04:45 PM

Decided to get the front 2 replaced..was going to change them sometime the bolt just brought that date forward a little earlier :lol:
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