Stanley Knife Removal for a Ford Kuga

Punctures can come in all shapes and sizes. From nails to thorns or bolts to sticks. We're seen it all. But, what we have not seen is a Stanley knife still stuck in the central tread of the tyre.

If the puncture is more than 6mm wide and the entry angle of the puncturing object does not allow for safe and proper seating of the stem and patch, it won't be repairable. But, if you think it's repairable, check here!

Upon arriving at the customer's location, it was immediately obvious as to what had caused the puncture, a bright yellow Stanley knife. We removed the wheel and tyre and inspected the inside and out to see if it was repairable. Unfortunately, as the gash was so long, we weren't able to repair the area. But, if we had used multiple staples, hot glue and some luck, it should have been fine.

Before we arrived to the customer, we gave them a call to confirm that if the tyre was unrepairable, we would bring a spare tyre just in case. We took the tyre size, preferred brand and provided the customer a quote.

After removing the old tyre, we inspected the alloy to ensure that nothing had damaged the integrity. With that clear and perfectly circular, we fitted the new Nexen 235/55 R17. After a balance and a quick scrub, we installed the new wheel onto the Ford Kuga.

Back on the road within the hour, the customer was delighted!

If your tyre has picked up a knife, bolt or thorn, give us a call on 0800 783 9310 or send an email today!