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Repairable Tyre Area Tread Gauge



Is Your Puncture Repairable?


Are you wondering whether your punctured tyre can be repaired? Several factors come into play, including the puncture's size, location, and your tyre's overall condition


If you're unsure about repair options, our free printable repairable area gauge comes to the rescue. This tool allows you to pinpoint the safe and legally repairable zone within your tyre's tread.


It's worth noting that run flat tyres may pose limitations on repair viability. Assessing potential sidewall damage from a puncture can be challenging, making repairs potentially unsafe.


Is Your Flat Tyre Fixable?


The "repairable area" within a tyre aligns with British Standards (currently BS AU 159f). This area resides at the centre of the tyre where it meets the road, excluding sidewalls.


The extent of this repairable area depends on your tyre's dimensions, calculated from its central line. For instance, a designated 82mm translates to a 41mm radius on either side of the tyre's centre axis.


Our repairable area tread gauge, available for printing, ensures accurate measurements. After printing and cutting it out, note your tyre's width from its sidewall. Place the gauge's centre line at the tyre's midpoint, right where the puncture is. If the puncture falls within the gauge's designated range for that tyre size, chances are it's repairable.


(Keep in mind that punctures exceeding 3mm in size or showing internal damage may render the tyre irreparable.)




Click on the image below to download your free repairable area gauge in PDF format.


Repairable Tyre Area Tread Gauge

Tyre Width Repair Area
135 82 mm
145 88 mm
155 93 mm
165 108 mm
175 114 mm
185 120 mm
195 128 mm
205 145 mm
215 153 mm
225 159 mm
235 167 mm
245 174 mm
255 180 mm
265 187 mm
275 194 mm
285 201 mm
295 208 mm
335 236 mm
345 243 mm

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