Can you puncture repair a run flat tyre?
Discussion
Yes you can have a run flat repaired. I went through a bad patch last year (whilst a new housing estate was going up nearby) picking up a puncture every month on average (accross 2 diff cars).
Anyway, I ended up with 3 out of 4 of my run flats repaired. Apart from being a git to get off the rim, there's no problem at all.
Paul
Anyway, I ended up with 3 out of 4 of my run flats repaired. Apart from being a git to get off the rim, there's no problem at all.
Paul
Guys
Appreciate some updated thoughts on this.
Have picked up a screw right through the very centre of the tyre on my brand new 285 45 19 runflat Pirelli snow and ice which has made me really chuffed. Aside from cost of replacement, the bigger issue would be finding somewhere that even has stock of the tyre as it was a special order back in September, so if I don't get this sorted then I'm going to end up having to stick the Summers back on just as the weather turns for the worse
Appreciate some updated thoughts on this.
Have picked up a screw right through the very centre of the tyre on my brand new 285 45 19 runflat Pirelli snow and ice which has made me really chuffed. Aside from cost of replacement, the bigger issue would be finding somewhere that even has stock of the tyre as it was a special order back in September, so if I don't get this sorted then I'm going to end up having to stick the Summers back on just as the weather turns for the worse
Jimboka said:
Lots of tyre places will repair - providing you dont drive too far on flat.. Bracknell Tyres have fixed a couple for me, no problem at all. Also a new Dunlop Rft there was £80 less than BMW dealer wanted to charge me for identical tyre!
Yes, they are good albeit used Micheldever for the Winters. Hope you are right as the interweb suggests that many dealers are put off tackling Pirellis because they have a statement on their website that they don't endorse puncture repairs on RFT's unlike for instance Dunlop.Given that I know I have not driven it at less than 26psi as carry a gauge and was actually at a service station when the warning went off hence could re-inflate, I know there is nothing wrong with the tyre. It's losing about 1psi every 45 mins so going to slightly over-inflate last thing tonight to see it through to the morning as well
I'd go the DIY route before throwing that away. With these you don't even need the tyre off the rim:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-VAN-TYRE-TIRE-PUNCTU...
I've had a tyre repaired with these in the past and I never died once, before anyone pipes up.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-VAN-TYRE-TIRE-PUNCTU...
I've had a tyre repaired with these in the past and I never died once, before anyone pipes up.
matc said:
... as they cannot guarantee how long the tyre's been driven on whilst it's been flat.
Untrue, this is the excuse they give.When driven flat, the run-flat does start to break up, and you get lots of little 'balls or rubber' inside - none or very little, it's not been driven flat (or not far) - lots, and it has.
It is just an excuse they give. Even Dunlop say they can be repaired.
M
I have a slightly different problem.
As soon as I realise that I have a puncture in my run-flay then can I stop the car and try to "repair" this with one of those puncture repair kits that are often used these days? I realise that this would not be a permanent repair but would it be OK to give me quite a few more miles to get to a decent garage before I had to have the tyre replaced ?
Any advice welcomed.
Richard
As soon as I realise that I have a puncture in my run-flay then can I stop the car and try to "repair" this with one of those puncture repair kits that are often used these days? I realise that this would not be a permanent repair but would it be OK to give me quite a few more miles to get to a decent garage before I had to have the tyre replaced ?
Any advice welcomed.
Richard
Leptons said:
I'd go the DIY route before throwing that away. With these you don't even need the tyre off the rim:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-VAN-TYRE-TIRE-PUNCTU...
I've had a tyre repaired with these in the past and I never died once, before anyone pipes up.
I'm considering using this kit anyone have a view.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-VAN-TYRE-TIRE-PUNCTU...
I've had a tyre repaired with these in the past and I never died once, before anyone pipes up.
On my 4th puncture in 3 months
I can't afford to replace another rf at £300+ it's starting to drive me bonkers!
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