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Hey guys

My left rear tyre has been punctured.

My wheel may need replacing. Any advised on the tyre type I need to get?

Mg4 2023 model

Thanks
 
Where exactly on the tyre is the puncture? How much tread is left on the tyre?

You might be able to repair it with something like this:


(I used a similar kit after getting a puncture on my Golf GT back in 2012, about 2 weeks after getting the car. After the tyres were rotated during one of the services, all 4 tyres needed replacing some 40k+ miles later ... the repaired tyre never lost any pressure).
 
Everest said:
How come the wheel was damaged then?
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AA said it might need replacing

siteguru said:
Where exactly on the tyre is the puncture? How much tread is left on the tyre?

You might be able to repair it with something like this:


(I used a similar kit after getting a puncture on my Golf GT back in 2012, about 2 weeks after getting the car. After the tyres were rotated during one of the services, all 4 tyres needed replacing some 40k+ miles later ... the repaired tyre never lost any pressure).
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It has good tyre thread
I will have to take a pic of the puncture. AA has temporarily fixed it now but need to get it properly fixed

Anyone know links to tyres i will need to buy if need replacing
 
I've been driving for longer than I care to remember and never had to replace a wheel due to a puncture. I did hit a kerb that bent an alloy once, but that's another story :)

sha66ir said:
Anyone know links to tyres i will need to buy if need replacing
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Blackcircles is a good starting point. You haven't said what size they are though - could be 17" or 18" on a 2023 Trophy.
 
I think it's the 17". I have pointed out where the puncture is which have been temporarily fixed.
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That temporary fix was probably similar to what I linked earlier ... but if in doubt you could always refix it yourself. It is unlikely that you actually need to replace that tyre.
 
General understanding:

Tyre = The bit that's made of rubber.
Wheel (also often referred to as a Rim) = The thing the tyre fits onto.

Coming back to your original question, if the wheel is undamaged and it's only a puncture, that looks repairable so no new tyre required.
 
Alb said:
General understanding:

Tyre = The bit that's made of rubber.
Wheel (also often referred to as a Rim) = The thing the tyre fits onto.

Coming back to your original question, if the wheel is undamaged and it's only a puncture, that looks repairable so no new tyre required.
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Thanks. I might just take it to the garage to have a look at.
 
I would say a wheel is made up of a tyre and a rim, but anyway yeah that tyre will be fine after a repair, unless it’s been driven on with not enough air in it and the inside has overheated.

Take it (or just bring the whole car) to a tyre shop to be properly repaired from the inside and they will let you know (and should be able to show you if you don’t trust them) when it needs replacing.
 

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