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I have run flat tires on my BMW. I ran over a nail and I am getting mixed feedback on whether you ran repair run flat tires. The dealer is telling me I cannot repair a run flat tire but a local tire shop is saying they repair run flat tires all the time. Let's settle this once and for all right here.
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Bones
(male, mid-30s)
(Posted 3/19/08)
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Can you repair run flat tires? Please share your experience.
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Anonymous
(7/18):
I have a Lexus SC 430 with run flat tires. Yesterday I got a nail and was 50 miles from home. Canadian Tire repaired tire and we drove home at 110 K/h. Since this is only the second day I hope we did the right thing. Anyone outthere with same problem
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Rose
(7/31):
I have had run flats for years and have always repaired my tyres!! I had a mini cooper for 2 years and now have a bmw 130i. In fact repaired one yesterday!!!!????
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Anonymous
(11/13):
I have an Audi TT with run flat tires. I also got a nail and had trouble finding a shop that would fix my tire (I live in Mexico). I finally found one but was advised that I should change the tire especially if I drive at high speeds (which some times I do). Out of precaution I finally replaced the tire and kept the repaired one as it sometimes takes several days to get a replacement.
I am concerned with the issue that you need special equipment to mount-dismount these kind of tires and that replacements are not always available.
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Anonymous
(11/24):
I just got a rear goodyear run flat fixed on a 2007 corvette. So far no problems but had to got to three different tire dealers to get it done. $20.00 got it done.
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Anonymous
(12/10):
Absolutely, you can repair them. I have repaired a flat GoodYear Eafle F1 that had a huge spike in the tread. A bit more costly than normal tires ($50)
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martesayt
(5/30):
My X3 warning lights indicated a flat tire last night around 10:00 pm while it is raining heavily. As I don't want to run flat so that I can save the tire, I stop to the nearest Gas station which is about one Kilometer away. there I replace the wheel with the conventional spare provided on my X3 then continued my driving until I reach our place. searching the internet today, I was surprised that RFT cannot be repaired. If this is the case, I still prefer the convetional over RFT. on the positive note, with RFT's i was able to reach the gas station while driving on expressway on a heavy rain at night with my family.
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PLO335i
(9/15):
I have 2010 BMW 335i on order and asked the dealer this question. His reply that if you don't drive to far on a flat causing damage to the side wall you can repair. If side wall has been crushed at all then should be replaced. I don't understand the reduced safety aspect of repairing a tire that has not been damaged. The stiff sidewall gives the RF characteristic. As long as this has not been compromised makes sense that you can repair and drive on it with confidence. Am I wrong?
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bmwrocks
(9/30):
I have a BNW 128i and yesterday had a nail in the right rear tire, took the car to the BMW dealer and they said they can be repaired as long as the tire was not driven a long distance while flat and they do not "plug" the tires they will only remove the tire and patch it from the inside. I feel this is a better repair than plugging anyway so I has very happy with that. Also the tire only had 1200 miles on it so I was glad they could and would do the repair!
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whosbm
(1/29):
My 2008 328i with {RFT}got a nail at the rear right 2 months ago,I repaired myself fr outside,its been 2 months sofar..so I say they can be repair!!!
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bucjames2004
(12/11):
Run flat tires are engineered differently, and no longer meet engineering designs once punctured and repaired. Most informed facilities decline to repair do to liability reasons and safety issues. Most manufactures mandate replacement over repair. Reason, safety.
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Anonymous
(11/22):
I have a 2009 128i cab--bmw and I bought the bmw road hazard package as bmw said that you cannot patch a run flat tire- other facilities may do it but a lot of them wont-- because of safety reasons- so its up to you. I wouldn't take the chance-- until I hear more about it.
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Repair Run Flat Tires - The Verdict
