Run Flat
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isley

Original Poster:

58 posts

275 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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Are the Toyo's run flat tyres. I have a completely flat tyre yet the rim is sitting a good inch off the tarmac. Now does this mean I can drive VERY slowly to the garage or not?

blondemoment

712 posts

283 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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I've done that quite often! Wouldn't recommend it though - you really don't want to risk a new wheel. Why not try the AA/RAC? They'll take it to your dealer/a reputable tyre place for you.

j_s_g

6,177 posts

279 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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isley said:
Are the Toyo's run flat tyres. I have a completely flat tyre yet the rim is sitting a good inch off the tarmac. Now does this mean I can drive VERY slowly to the garage or not?

They're not run-flat tyres. If you're willing to permanently frig the wheels, drive it as-is. If you're willing to permanently frig the tyre, use a can of tyre-weld type stuff. If the tyre's got plenty of tread left on it/you're an AA or RAC member, get them to tow it.

isley

Original Poster:

58 posts

275 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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Tried the tyre weld but the tear in the wall is so bad the stuff just spewed out as fast as it was going in. Looks like I'll have to get the AA to flat bed me to my nearest Toyo dealer unless anyone else has any suggestions.

J_S_G

6,177 posts

279 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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isley said:
Tried the tyre weld but the tear in the wall is so bad the stuff just spewed out as fast as it was going in. Looks like I'll have to get the AA to flat bed me to my nearest Toyo dealer unless anyone else has any suggestions.

Take it to the nearest indy, and get somewhere like blackcircles/mytyres/wherever to do a 1 day delivery? Not sure what car you've got, but if they're rubber-band-like 18s, or similar, they may well not have them in stock anywhere local, anyway.

SlowRider

142 posts

293 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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I have had excellent service from etyres. They come and change the tyre at your house. Good prices too.

www.etyres.co.uk/

J_S_G

6,177 posts

279 months

Wednesday 14th April 2004
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SlowRider said:
I have had excellent service from etyres. They come and change the tyre at your house. Good prices too.

www.etyres.co.uk/


That's such a cool idea. Will give them a try as my rears are only 1 or 2mm off needing replacing.

isley

Original Poster:

58 posts

275 months

Thursday 15th April 2004
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Thanks for the advice. getting eTyres to fit them on Saturday morning. Not cheap but not expensive either so I'm happy