Runflat slow puncture Repair question
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With runflats its a bit of a grey area as far as I know, as I think officially tyre manufacturers say not to repair them as unlike a regular tyre, the repairer can't usually see if the tyre has been damaged due to underinflation, so could be allowing a dangerously damaged tyre to be re-fitted.
You might find a little independant garage to fix it for you though if you're sure it hasnt been run "flat".
You might find a little independant garage to fix it for you though if you're sure it hasnt been run "flat".
No problem repairing an RFT given the usual caveats re. run flat/secondary damage. For sure, if the pressure hasn't fallen below 1 bar there will be no run flat damage.
Even if it has gone below, it is worth inspecting because as long as it hasn't been run too fast or too long totally deflated there is a good chance it will be OK.
The manufacturers can't agree on their policies. Some say repair, no problem. Others say don't. Some say 'not recommended'. Some say it's OK to repair in the USA but won't endorse in Europe(?).
All of the leading manufacturers of tyre repair materials, who have more experience of testing repaired tyres than most manufacturers, produce and sell materials and kits designed for the repair of RFTs.
Even if it has gone below, it is worth inspecting because as long as it hasn't been run too fast or too long totally deflated there is a good chance it will be OK.
The manufacturers can't agree on their policies. Some say repair, no problem. Others say don't. Some say 'not recommended'. Some say it's OK to repair in the USA but won't endorse in Europe(?).
All of the leading manufacturers of tyre repair materials, who have more experience of testing repaired tyres than most manufacturers, produce and sell materials and kits designed for the repair of RFTs.
rossfitz said:
535d's got 1 tyre which has a slow puncture and I'd like to repair it rather than replace. Can I?
I had the same problem on one of my cars about a year ago. I spoke to a few tyre centres and none of them would touch it, they all wanted to replace the tyre. Well at £200+ they would wouldn't they.According to this article though it's down to liability issues - http://www.car-tyres.org.uk/articles/run_flat_tyre... , as they only have your word that the tyre wasn't driven at zero pressure and sidewall inspection isn't as easy on a RFT.
Kwik-fit (branch best not named)did not hesitate in repairing one of my rears a couple of years ago. I was unaware of the "don't repair" ruling until posting on this forum after a couple of full-blooded eurohoons without problems. I left the decision down to the experts - they could have sold me a new cover (they had them in stock) but were happy to put in a plug. Deep down, I'm quite pleased that said tyre has now been replaced - no safety or insurance concerns nagging away now.
Cheers for your comments
I reckon the minimum pressure the tyre dropped to was 1.5 bar, so I'll try to find someone who will affect the repair.
Another question I have, is whether the fronts can be switched with the rears? lots of tread up front would mean (if switching is OK) they should all come to the end of their lives at the same time. Tyres are the same size.
Cheers
R
I reckon the minimum pressure the tyre dropped to was 1.5 bar, so I'll try to find someone who will affect the repair.
Another question I have, is whether the fronts can be switched with the rears? lots of tread up front would mean (if switching is OK) they should all come to the end of their lives at the same time. Tyres are the same size.
Cheers
R
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