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Is My Tyre Repair Safe/Permanent?

I've just had a tyre repair at a local (but sizable) MoT & Tyre Centre. I had a slow puncture caused by a nail. The nail was on the edge of the limit of where an inner plug-and-patch can be used so an external red sticky strip was inserted with a large needle like device and trimmed. What is concerning me is that some web sites are saying that this is only a temporary fix. Is this right? Some websites say it lasts as long as the tyre.

Surely a garage cannot just patch the tyre up and send me on my way with a temporary fix and not say anything?

My rear tyres have a good 5mm tread left so potentially will be on the car for some time...

Internet is full of opinions, not facts.

Asked on 12 November 2016 by ees3dc

Answered by Honest John
What you need to do is get a gauge and check the pressure of that particular tyre every morning. If you notice a drop in pressure, then replace the tyre. The TPMS should warn you anyway, but better to pre-check yourself.

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