Run Flat Question
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I'm getting a "'left tire low" warning in the car. I have 500 miles on these damn tires. Took her out for first real drive yesterday, all of 50 miles and this happens.
Queestion is how long do I have on run flats until can't drive them? Tire looks completely normal and drives fine. I added some air and light warning went off. Came back on later last night but again, tire looks fine.
What's the deal? Can I get the tire patched if its a hole or am I screwed? I had two sets of tires on my e46 and NEVER got a flat.
Thx.
Queestion is how long do I have on run flats until can't drive them? Tire looks completely normal and drives fine. I added some air and light warning went off. Came back on later last night but again, tire looks fine.
What's the deal? Can I get the tire patched if its a hole or am I screwed? I had two sets of tires on my e46 and NEVER got a flat.
Thx.
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Originally Posted by wmbiii' post='282176' date='May 14 2006, 12:55 PM
I'm getting a "'left tire low" warning in the car. I have 500 miles on these damn tires. Took her out for first real drive yesterday, all of 50 miles and this happens.
Queestion is how long do I have on run flats until can't drive them? Tire looks completely normal and drives fine. I added some air and light warning went off. Came back on later last night but again, tire looks fine.
What's the deal? Can I get the tire patched if its a hole or am I screwed? I had two sets of tires on my e46 and NEVER got a flat.
Thx.
Queestion is how long do I have on run flats until can't drive them? Tire looks completely normal and drives fine. I added some air and light warning went off. Came back on later last night but again, tire looks fine.
What's the deal? Can I get the tire patched if its a hole or am I screwed? I had two sets of tires on my e46 and NEVER got a flat.
Thx.
Just go to a Filling station and check them, pressure can change quickly on new tyres, they always say check them after the first week.
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Originally Posted by wmbiii' post='282176' date='May 14 2006, 07:55 AM
I'm getting a "'left tire low" warning in the car. I have 500 miles on these damn tires. Took her out for first real drive yesterday, all of 50 miles and this happens.
Queestion is how long do I have on run flats until can't drive them? Tire looks completely normal and drives fine. I added some air and light warning went off. Came back on later last night but again, tire looks fine.
What's the deal? Can I get the tire patched if its a hole or am I screwed? I had two sets of tires on my e46 and NEVER got a flat.
Thx.
Queestion is how long do I have on run flats until can't drive them? Tire looks completely normal and drives fine. I added some air and light warning went off. Came back on later last night but again, tire looks fine.
What's the deal? Can I get the tire patched if its a hole or am I screwed? I had two sets of tires on my e46 and NEVER got a flat.
Thx.
cheers
vern
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Well upon further review, I found a huge nail in my tire - guess I am lucky the run flats are working. I did hit 80 on way home yesterday, that was stupid. RF tire is holding up remarkably well considering.
Guess I am off to dealership tomorrow for replacement tire. Expensive replacement! Hopefully they can do it while I wait.
Guess I am off to dealership tomorrow for replacement tire. Expensive replacement! Hopefully they can do it while I wait.
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Originally Posted by wmbiii' post='282210' date='May 14 2006, 04:42 PM
Well upon further review, I found a huge nail in my tire - guess I am lucky the run flats are working. I did hit 80 on way home yesterday, that was stupid. RF tire is holding up remarkably well considering.
Guess I am off to dealership tomorrow for replacement tire. Expensive replacement! Hopefully they can do it while I wait.
Guess I am off to dealership tomorrow for replacement tire. Expensive replacement! Hopefully they can do it while I wait.
Go to a tyre centre as they can probably plug the hole for $20.
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Hmmm...
Once you have used a runflat in that way (50mph for 50[I thought but say 150] miles) then the only place for it is the tip.
The side walls have done their one-time job.
Patching such a tyre is a risk I'd personally not take.
ABC
Once you have used a runflat in that way (50mph for 50[I thought but say 150] miles) then the only place for it is the tip.
The side walls have done their one-time job.
Patching such a tyre is a risk I'd personally not take.
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='282218' date='May 14 2006, 05:23 PM
Hmmm...
Once you have used a runflat in that way (50mph for 50[I thought but say 150] miles) then the only place for it is the tip.
The side walls have done their one-time job.
Patching such a tyre is a risk I'd personally not take.
ABC
Once you have used a runflat in that way (50mph for 50[I thought but say 150] miles) then the only place for it is the tip.
The side walls have done their one-time job.
Patching such a tyre is a risk I'd personally not take.
ABC
In that case use it as a good excuse to get rid of the run flats, they absolutely destroy the ride on the E60/61.
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Originally Posted by gIzzE' post='282219' date='May 14 2006, 05:27 PM
In that case use it as a good excuse to get rid of the run flats, they absolutely destroy the ride on the E60/61.
And wmbiii regards ONE runflat replacement as expensive...
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Originally Posted by gIzzE' post='282219' date='May 14 2006, 05:27 PM
In that case use it as a good excuse to get rid of the run flats, they absolutely destroy the ride on the E60/61.
Cracks and bits of tread missing and only 7800 miles. Dealer has tyre rep in tomorrow to have a look....
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Originally Posted by gIzzE' post='282214' date='May 14 2006, 11:59 AM
Go to a tyre centre as they can probably plug the hole for $20.