There are industry regulations governing the puncture repair of tyres. These regulation specify where such repairs may be carried out on specific tyres.

am shows where tyre repairs should be carried out and the number of repairs permitted on the specific tyre. This diagram is to inform you as to what should be done and where – it does not tell you how, all Tyre Repairs should be undertaken as per the instruction of your tyre repair supplier. Puncture Repairs

Motorcycle

Puncture repairs for these tyres can be carried out within an area of 70% of tyres crown tread area. The number of repairs permissible is dependent upon the speed symbol.

1. Car, Van, Wagons

Puncture repairs for these tyres can be carried out within an area of 90% of tyres crown tread area for “V” rated tyres.

Note: In 1 and 2 the numbers of repairs permissible is dependent upon the speed symbol and size of repair required.

2. Car, Van, Wagons

Puncture repairs for these tyres can be carried out within an area of 80% of tyres crown tread area for “V” and “ZR-W” rated tyres.

Truck and Trailers

Puncture repairs for these tyres can be carried out within an area of 80% of tyre crown tread area up to a maximum Load Index 177. The number of repairs permissible is dependent upon the size of the repair required.

Truck and Trailers

Puncture repairs for these tyres can be carried out within an area of 70% of tyre crown tread. The number of repairs is dependent upon the size of the repair required.

Tractor, Backhoe Front load

Puncture repairs for these tyres can be carried out within an area of 75% of tyre crown tread. The number of repairs is dependent upon the size of the repair required.

Acknowledgement:

We wish to acknowledge that the diagram utilised here were adapted form material supplied by Rema Tip Top. For information as to the repair materials mentioned within this diagram enquiries should be made through your local Rema Tip Top supplier.

For more tyre advice in Perth , get in touch with us at Swan Tyre Service today. We supply tyres in Osborne Park, Perth .