Repairable or not
Only taking the tyre off the rim shows the damage, especially the damage done by driving on it flat. Under the tyre trade's rules:
- a puncture of 6 mm or less in the tread is normally repairable;
- a hole in the shoulder can't;
- in the sidewall, only holes of 3 mm or less, and only where the tyre's speed index is T (190 km/h) or lower;
- a tyre with structural damage (bead wire showing, separated plies, a circular mark on the sidewall) has to be replaced.
A lasting repair is done from the inside with a proper patch, never by putting an inner tube in a tubeless tyre.
A new tyre where the car stands
If the tyre is beyond repair but the rim is fine, a fresh tyre of the right size can be delivered, mounted and balanced right there. Read the size moulded on the sidewall, a sequence like 215/60 R16 95H, and choose new tyres in the form; tick fitting only if you already have them. The range (budget, standard, premium) and the number of tyres change the price.
Space-savers and kits
A space-saver spare (the narrow one) is there to get you to a garage, not for the rest of the holiday: keep to the maximum speed marked on it. A sealant can or a plug is temporary; tell the tyre specialist if you've used one.
Tread depth
The legal limit is 1.6 mm of tread in the main grooves, which is where the wear indicators sit; under it, expect a €135 fine and possibly an immobilised car. If you're towing a caravan or heading off on a long trip, a look at all four tyres is worth the minute it takes.
Price
Fitting the spare, a repair, new tyres or a tow: each has its price in our rate card, shown in the form above before you book.
Updated November 2026. Lire cette page en français.