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0333 335 2176SOS Mobile Tyres is your trusted choice for fast, convenient, and professional mobile tyre repairs in Reading, Basingstoke, Newbury, Bracknell, Maidenhead and surrounding areas. Whether you're at home, work, or on the roadside, our experienced technicians bring the workshop to you, ensuring a quick and efficient tyre repair service that gets you back on the road without the hassle of visiting a garage.
With SOS Mobile Tyres, there’s no need to disrupt your schedule or endure the inconvenience of a garage. We specialize in on-site puncture repairs , bringing our expert mobile repair services directly to you. Our fully equipped mobile units and trained staff ensure quality repairs, prioritizing your safety and comfort every step of the way.
If your puncture is repairable, our experts will perform a professional repair that’s PERMANENT and guaranteed for the remaining life of the tyre. Our repairs comply with British Safety Standard BS AU 159 guidelines. With over 25 years of experience in tyre repairs and fitting, you’re in trusted hands with SOS Mobile Tyres.
If your tyre cannot be repaired, we offer a wide range of replacement tyres for you to choose from. We’ll discuss this when you schedule your appointment and bring a replacement tyre just in case.
Saving a punctured tyre largely depends on how you respond when the puncture first occurs. A common mistake customers make is continuing to drive while the tyre pressure is low. Driving on a tyre with very little pressure causes the sidewall to heat up excessively, leading to irreversible damage. This is what often results in a blowout.
If you can identify what caused your puncture, refer to our image above to see which part of the tyre is affected. If the object that caused the puncture is in the red area or on the sidewall, you will unfortunately need a new tyre. However, if the object is in the green area, there is a high probability we can safely repair your tyre.
A puncture near the shoulder or on the sidewall of a tyre is considered unrepairable because these areas are crucial to the tyre's structural integrity. The shoulder and sidewall undergo significant flexing and pressure during driving, and any damage in these zones weakens the tyre, increasing the likelihood of blowouts or failure. Repairs in these areas are prone to fail due to the constant flexing of the sidewall. Unlike the tread, the sidewall lacks the necessary thickness and reinforcement to support a durable repair. For safety reasons, a new tyre is always recommended if a puncture occurs in these critical areas.
If your tyre has a cut or split in the tread that exposes the internal cords or structure, it's no longer safe to repair, and you'll need to replace the tyre. Driving on a damaged tyre like this compromises its integrity, increasing the risk of a blowout. Also a cut or split that exposes the tyres internal cords is a MOT failure
Driving on a deflated or under-inflated tyre can quickly cause irreversible sidewall damage. In fact, it only takes a few meters of driving to compromise the tyre's sidewall. Since the sidewall is the most vulnerable and weakest part of the tyre, any visible damage or signs of wear will almost always require a tyre replacement.
Commonly referred to in the trade as the 'Ring of Death,' this is a ring around the sidewall caused by excessive heat, typically found on tyres that have been driven while flat. If this is visible on your tyre's sidewall, it is recommended to replace the tyre.
If a punctured tyre has less than 3mm of tread depth, it is not recommended to repair it. Tyres with lower tread depth offer reduced grip, especially in wet conditions, increasing the risk of skidding and accidents. Additionally, repairing a tyre with limited tread can compromise its structural integrity, making it more susceptible to future damage. For optimal safety and performance, replacing the tyre is the best option.