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Incandescent with rage.

866 views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  ALD0  
#1 ·
I am livid.

What a crappy day. It didn't start well, when on the way to work the orange wheel light started flashing. I didn't have a clue what it meant, possibly the end of the world. On arrival at work I discovered the biggest nail lodged into one of my wheels. I spent most of the morning hiding in my cupboard trying to contact the mini garage, amidst cries from 30 children wondering why I was talking to myself in a store room!!! After finally getting hold of someone, they told me that the new tyre would cost me over ÂŁ100. Although i know it isn't as much as some tryes, it just seems so pointless and such a waste. If I find out who put the nail there (highly unlikely I know but one can dream) I will think of some new form of terrible punishment using a marrow, some rola cola and the tyre with the nail in. Rah rah rah rah. May go and kick some *** out of something and think what I could have spent that money on. Any suggestions???
 
#3 ·
Where is the nail in the tire? In the centre of the tread, near the sidewall or in the sidewall? If the nail is near the centre of the tread then it can most likely be repaired, rather than being replaced.

If you must replace the tire, the MINI service centre is the most expensive place to do it. Please check the wheels & tyres forum where there have been discussions about where to get cheaper replacements in the UK.

Harry