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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: takuma on 01 October 2010, 09:03
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First the coolant now I've just discovered I've got a puncture. (big f**ken nail straight in the tyre). At least I know the tyre sensors are working.
Should I just replace the tyre or think about getting repaired? What's the cost and where would you recommend me going to get it repaired/replaced? I was planning on going to the local dealers. (Battersea London)
Also the other problem is that I'm currently at work and need to do a 12 mile drive home later. Should I be driving with this puncture or should I be putting the spare wheel on and getting it sorted out.
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Depends where the nail has gone in. If its in the middle of the tread then it should be repairable; too close to the sidewall and its new tyre time
I'd personally stick the spare wheel on. If you were going about 1/2 mile to sort it I'd take a chance but being 12 miles I wouldn't take the chance personally :smiley:
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Aye, what he said ^^
If it goes down on the way, they will say the sidewalls have been damaged when run flat and wont repair it. I`ve never had problems with repairs when its been in the meat of the tread.
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+1 had many punctures repaired with no issues at all. So long as you haven't driven on the tyre when its very flat, cos that will end up doing damage to the side walls.
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+1 had many punctures repaired with no issues at all. So long as you haven't driven on the tyre when its very flat, cos that will end up doing damage to the side walls.
If you don't mind me asking where did you take it to get repaired? Is the local kwik fit fine or would you recommend taking it to the dealers.
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I`ve used both Kwik Fit and indie tyre dealers in the past, I dont think the main VW dealers will do repairs...though maybe that depends on the dealer.
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I would go local indy if it was me. They to me take much more care than big chains or dealerships.
I would change it to the spare first. I would not drive on it incase you do more damge to the tyre or wheel.
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Don't take it to kwick sh*t they may damage your wheel and they are useless too!! Hope you get it sorted :wink:
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Just went into the local kwik fit near my work. They said they couldn't fix it coz the nail is too close to the side wall. New tyre is my only option and they wanted £200 for a new Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyre. Is this the price I'm looking at??!!!
Going to put the spare wheel on now and try to find a cheaper place.
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Just went into the local kwik fit near my work. They said they couldn't fix it coz the nail is too close to the side wall. New tyre is my only option and they wanted £200 for a new Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyre. Is this the price I'm looking at??!!!
Going to put the spare wheel on now and try to find a cheaper place.
I'd tell them to Foxtrot Oscar. In my calculations they are basically taking £100 to fit it.
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Just went into the local kwik fit near my work. They said they couldn't fix it coz the nail is too close to the side wall. New tyre is my only option and they wanted £200 for a new Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyre. Is this the price I'm looking at??!!!
Going to put the spare wheel on now and try to find a cheaper place.
I'd tell them to Foxtrot Oscar. In my calculations they are basically taking £100 to fit it.
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Go to Hounslow Tyres, 325 Staines Road (off Ivey Lane) in West London, Tel No 0208 570 9937. They do all VW and Audi Wheels and Tyres, Wheel balancing, Tracking. Charge approx £120 to £140 incl fitting etc. I know they charge £146 all in for Michelin PS3s.
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Thanks for feedback guys!
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There are a few derivatives of the Potenza RE050A tyre. The difference being the tread is lightly different.
This is the version for the golf (http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=34905630.110.30756&typ=R-167004&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Quer=40&Felge=18&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&sort_by=brand&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So) assuming its 18"wheels you have.
Mind that price is for supply only. Add another £10 at least for fitting and it will show you roughly what kind of price you are looking at.
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If your local VW dealers in Battersea your not far from where I work then in Wandsworth...... anyway I would recommend using Southfields Tyre & Battery Service Ltd, 288-290 Merton Rd, London SW185JN Tel: 020 8874 5656
These guys are good and are reasonably priced.
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If your local VW dealers in Battersea your not far from where I work then in Wandsworth...... anyway I would recommend using Southfields Tyre & Battery Service Ltd, 288-290 Merton Rd, London SW185JN Tel: 020 8874 5656
These guys are good and are reasonably priced.
Martin I found them expensive mate?? :undecided:
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You could try the net, they often send a local mobile one out to you and you maybe able to use one of the forum discount code depending who you get it off. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=55.0
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There are a few derivatives of the Potenza RE050A tyre. The difference being the tread is lightly different.
This is the version for the golf (http://ssl.delti.com/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?details=Ordern&cart_id=34905630.110.30756&typ=R-167004&ranzahl=4&Breite=225&Quer=40&Felge=18&Speed=W&weiter=0&kategorie=6&Ang_pro_Seite=15&sort_by=brand&Transport=P&dsco=110&sowigan=So) assuming its 18"wheels you have.
Mind that price is for supply only. Add another £10 at least for fitting and it will show you roughly what kind of price you are looking at.
The tyre in the link is my one. Gosh, didn't realise they where that expensive. I guess that's the price we pay for driving such a great car. All the parts are a lot more expensive.
Thanks for the info guys.