Runflat puncture expense

[MX-5 Lazza]

If you get a puncture with non-run-flats you will need either a spare or a can of tyre-weld or similar. I plan to carry a can of tyre weld or get the Mini tyre repair kit if I can find one cheap enough on ebay.

Of course the other big advantage with non run-flats is that they can be repaired fairly cheaply whereas with run-flats, while they can get you home they need to be replaced if they get a puncture.

[CO2000]

MX-5 Lazza said:

Of course the other big advantage with non run-flats is that they can be repaired fairly cheaply whereas with run-flats, while they can get you home they need to be replaced if they get a puncture.

They can be repaired, some won't (like to) do it but they can be.

[scotty_d]

CO2000 said:

MX-5 Lazza said:

Of course the other big advantage with non run-flats is that they can be repaired fairly cheaply whereas with run-flats, while they can get you home they need to be replaced if they get a puncture.

They can be repaired, some won't (like to) do it but they can be.

And it also depends on how far you have driven on it flat and how hard as the side wall could be damaged.

[MX-5 Lazza]

http://www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/article.asp?id=913
and
http://www.etyres.co.uk/news/puncture-repairs-to-r...

Basically, yes it's possible that they can be repaired if they are newer tyres that allow repairs. Older run-flats might not be repairable, it depends whether the manufacturer says those particular tyres can be repaired or not.
Also, the further you have to drive on them with a puncture, the more damage you will be doing to the side-walls and the less likely it is that a tyre depot will agree to repair them.
So in reality, if you get a puncture and are lucky enough to be able to drive a short distance to a tyre depot to get it repaired, you have repairable tyres and the depot are willing to repair it then you should be ok, however, if you have to drive a bit further, want to wait for the weekend, have older tyres that are marked as non-repairable or use a depot that refuse to repair run-flats then you're stuffed.