Should I replace or repair.

[pnhmpm]

I just replace a Z6 punctured by a roofing nail with a Z8. I noticed this evening after yesterdays ride that I have picked up a small screw in the new tire and it has a slow leak.

 

The dealer would not repair the first tire and probably won't repair this one either. Should I have it repaired or should it be replaced.

[dirtrider]

Evening pnhmpm

 

It's pretty well up to you.

 

Personally if it were my tire & the puncture wasn't in or real close to the side wall & didn't damage a cord I would repair it & ride on worry free.

 

If you want the correct answer for your Z-8 tire try calling Metzler tec help line & ask the people that developed & tested the tire.

 

[oldironhead]

I agree with dirtrider.

 

Just because the dealer won't repair a tire doesn't mean the tire is not repairable.

 

Just because the manufacturer won't recommend repairing a tire also doesn't mean the tire is not repairable.

 

If you are hesitant to try it yourself, seek out some independent shops. I bet there are some around that can and will repair it, if it is repairable.

[BerndM]

Could you possibly put a tube in it? I know some tires will allow this.