181 North Railways Street, Okotoks

Car Care Tips

Automotive Tips from Lube Town: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

Tuesday 24th of April 2018

Repair or Replace? That’s a question Alberta drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders may not be able to be repaired. And sometimes there is internal damage revealed on inspection that indicates the tire should not be repaired.

Run flat tires should not be repaired. Repairing high performance tires may make them unsuitable for motorsports. Your friendly and professional Lube Town service advisor can inspect your damaged tire and tell you if it can be safely repaired or if it should be replaced - and then help you get back on the roads around Alberta.

Give us a call.

Lube Town
4007 Macleod Tr SW
Alberta, Calgary T2G 2R6
403-457-3500
http://www.lubetown.com

181 North Railways Street, Okotoks