Ford Focus on Autogrip 205/55/16 in HP1

New customer called to say that he had a puncture and could we come and repair it.

Talked to the customer about the tyre he already had on (Autogrip 205/55/16) and he was happy with the tyre so I put the same tyre on to the van in case the puncture could not be repaired.

Arrived at the job and the customer had not got home yet so I setup ready for when he arrived (loosened the wheels nut except the locking wheel nut and put the jack under the car)

Customer turned up so took the keys off him and got the locking wheel nut key out of the glove box. Loosened the locking wheel nut and jacked the car up, took the wheel nuts off the car and removed the wheel. The tyre looked as if it might have been driven on while it was under inflated but you cannot be sure until you remove the tyre.

Put the wheel on the turntable and removed the wheel, sealing fluid went everywhere, this was possible going to be a dirty job. Checked the inside of the tyre and the sealing fluid was full of little bits of rubber, the tyre had been driven on while deflated and the inside wall had started to break up. New tyre would be required.

Cleaned all the sealing fluid off of the wheel and replaced the valve, got the new tyre out of the back of the van and fitted it to the wheel. Pumped it up (tyre pressure for this tyre was on the inside of the driver's door and it needed 33 PSI) and then balanced the wheel (25 grams needed to be added)

Wheel back on to the car and tightened up to the correct torque, put the locking wheel nut key back in the glove box and checked the other 3 tyres for pressure and wear (no spare in this car, just the sealant). All 3 tyres had good tread and where only 1 PSI out of range. Adjusted the pressure and put all the tools away.

Took payment off the customer and headed off to the next job.

If you have a puncture please do not drive on tyre, this will normally damage a tyre that was repairable.

If you need help please call Hometyre on 0800 783 93 10 or 0333 444 5454 and we will come to you.