Austral · South-West Sydney
Tyre puncture repair in Austral, done from the inside.
We remove the tyre from the rim and repair punctures from the inside with a combination patch-plug, in line with the Australian Standard for tyre repair (AS 1973). Includes rebalancing.
Puncture Repair
from$40per repair
- About 20 minutes
- Rebalancing included
- 52a Boyd St, Austral NSW 2179
Repair or replace
Can my tyre be repaired?
It comes down to where the damage is and how big it is. The generally accepted rule: a puncture can be repaired when it's in the tread and no more than 6 mm across.
Usually repairable when
- The puncture is in the tread — the part of the tyre that meets the road
- The hole is no more than 6 mm across
- The tyre hasn't been driven on while flat
Needs a new tyre when
- The damage is in the sidewall or shoulder — those parts flex with every turn of the wheel, so a repair there is generally not safe
- The hole is bigger than 6 mm
- There's a bulge, or cords are showing through the rubber
- It's been driven on flat, leaving pinches or tears inside
- The tread is below the legal minimum — 1.5 mm in NSW
We take the tyre off the rim before repairing it, so the damage is checked from the inside. If it can't be repaired safely, we'll tell you straight — and quote a replacement from our new tyres or used tyres.
How we do it
Repaired from the inside — the repair that lasts
A string plug pushed in from the outside only seals the surface and leaves the tyre's inner lining exposed — a temporary fix, not a permanent repair. Our full repair goes like this:
- 1
Off the rim
We take the tyre off the wheel, so the puncture is checked from the inside — not guessed at from the outside.
- 2
Repaired from the inside
A combination patch-plug fills the hole and seals the inner lining, in line with the Australian Standard for tyre repair (AS 1973).
- 3
Rebalanced and refitted
The wheel is rebalanced before it goes back on your car.
In a hurry? A quick plug, from $20 per repair
We also plug a puncture from the outside when you need to get going. It's a temporary fix — have the tyre repaired properly from the inside soon after.
Got a flat right now?
- Get off the road safely — and drive no further than you need to. Driving on a flat can tear the tyre up inside and turn a repairable puncture into a new tyre.
- Fit the spare. A space-saver has limits, such as a top speed of 80 km/h, and is only meant to get you home or to a tyre shop.
- Used a sealant kit instead? It's only a temporary fix — get the tyre looked at as soon as you can.
Good to know
Punctures, straight answers
How much does a puncture repair cost?
From $40 per repair, and rebalancing the wheel is included. A quick plug from the outside — a temporary fix — is from $20 per repair. What we quote is what you pay.
How long does a puncture repair take?
About 20 minutes, rebalancing included.
Can every puncture be repaired?
No. The generally accepted rule is that a puncture can be repaired when it's in the tread and no more than 6 mm across. Damage in the sidewall or shoulder, a bigger hole, a bulge, or damage from driving on the tyre while it was flat means a new tyre. We take the tyre off the rim first, so we see the damage from the inside, and tell you straight.
Is a plug from the outside a proper repair?
Not a permanent one. A string plug pushed in from the outside only seals the surface and leaves the tyre's inner lining exposed. We do a quick plug (from $20 per repair) when you need to get going — treat it as temporary, and have the tyre repaired properly from the inside soon after. Our full repair uses a combination patch-plug, which fills the hole and seals the inner lining as well.
Can I drive to you on a flat tyre?
Only as far as you need to get off the road safely. Driving on a flat can cause pinches and tears inside the tyre and turn a repairable puncture into a new tyre. Fit the spare and bring the punctured wheel to us.
What if my tyre can't be repaired?
We'll tell you straight and quote you a replacement. We sell new tyres and inspected used tyres, and fitting and balancing are included when you buy them from us.
Also at the workshop
- New Tyre Fitting & Balancingfrom $30 per tyre (tyres bought elsewhere)
- Used Tyre Fittingfrom $15 per tyre (tyres bought elsewhere)
- Wheel Balancingfrom $15 per wheel
- Tyre Rotationfrom $40 per vehicle
- Free Tyre Safety CheckFree
- Plug Puncture Repairfrom $20 per repair
Visit the workshop
Drive in — drive out on better tyres
No appointment needed for checks and most fittings — easy parking right outside the workshop.
- 52a Boyd St, Austral NSW 2179
- Mon–Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 0451 853 939