Anyone know of a garage in Edinburgh with a tyre bath?
I have a puncture, which my usual garage can't find as they don't have a tyre bath. The tyre is otherwise fine, so doesn't need replaced yet. They suggested another place, which I tried, only to be to told that they got rid of theirs recently.
Failing that, I suppose a new tyre is my only option?
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18-04-2023 07:59 AM #1@hibs.net private member
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Tyre bath
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18-04-2023 08:41 AM #2@hibs.net private member
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I'm not sure if it was a tyre bath, but Newton garage on the wisp done something which located a puncture I had once a couple years ago. I think they put some sort of liquid around the inside and it showed up as a bubble where the puncture was...
I'm amazed that something to locate punctures isn't commonplace in every garage!Mon the Hibs.
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18-04-2023 08:51 AM #3@hibs.net private member
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Don't know about a tyre bath but the bigger chains are much better than they used to be so worth trying Farmers, Kwik Fit or National.
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If you prefer an independent then might be worth trying L&R in Salamander Street who are very good 0131 553 6363 .
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18-04-2023 10:42 AM #4Testimonial Due
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Definitely a puncture? Sometimes corrosion on the wheel can cause it losing air.
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18-04-2023 10:48 AM #5@hibs.net private member
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I asked Newton garage to replace a tyre but they checked for the puncture first with a view to repairing it.
They offered to do it, without me asking. Great place.
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18-04-2023 02:03 PM #6@hibs.net private member
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Get a spray bottle and fill it with soapy water and spray all round the rim of the wheel any leaks will show as bubbles.
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18-04-2023 04:36 PM #7@hibs.net private member
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Thanks for the responses, all
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19-04-2023 10:54 AM #8@hibs.net private member
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Bet you're all desperate to find out how it ended......
Turns out it was a dodgy valve.
Farmers replaced it for nothing. How I love that man.......
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19-04-2023 10:56 AM #9@hibs.net private member
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Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteBet you're all desperate to find out how it ended......
Turns out it was a dodgy valve.
Farmers replaced it for nothing. How I love that man.......
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19-04-2023 11:02 AM #10@hibs.net private member
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Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show QuoteBet you're all desperate to find out how it ended......
Turns out it was a dodgy valve.
Farmers replaced it for nothing. How I love that man.......
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20-04-2023 06:28 AM #11@hibs.net private member
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A story with a happy ending. 🥰
Mon the Hibs.
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