Tensixty6
Old & Senile
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Has anyone had to need to have a tyre repaired on their GTI?
I've got a nail in my drivers side rear tyre. I can't be sure how deep it is imbedded cos l'm not keen to try extracting it. The tyre is not losing any pressure (a couple of lbs in 6 weeks).
The thing is.....l'm loathe to get it fixed because l've yet to come across a tyre retailer who doesn't damage the rim when removing a tyre for repair or replacement.
The last time l had a new set of tyres fitted to a car l insisted that the Manager inspect each rim before starting work. He agreed.....the rims were unmarked. Yes, you guessed it, when l picked up the car, one of the rims was damaged. The Manager said the damage must have already been there even though he'd acknowledged previously that they were unmarked. Bastard!!!!!
So, end of rant, what would you do.....ignore the nail or get the tyre fixed / replaced?
I've got a nail in my drivers side rear tyre. I can't be sure how deep it is imbedded cos l'm not keen to try extracting it. The tyre is not losing any pressure (a couple of lbs in 6 weeks).
The thing is.....l'm loathe to get it fixed because l've yet to come across a tyre retailer who doesn't damage the rim when removing a tyre for repair or replacement.
The last time l had a new set of tyres fitted to a car l insisted that the Manager inspect each rim before starting work. He agreed.....the rims were unmarked. Yes, you guessed it, when l picked up the car, one of the rims was damaged. The Manager said the damage must have already been there even though he'd acknowledged previously that they were unmarked. Bastard!!!!!
So, end of rant, what would you do.....ignore the nail or get the tyre fixed / replaced?