Run Flat Tire Leak
03-02-2007, 06:41 PM
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I have a slow leak in one of my tires. I called my dealer and a tire garage and both told me that run flats can not be repaired.
Is this true? A small nail hole can't be patched? Give me a break. The tire is too new to throw away.
Has anyone had any success to get a run flat tire replaired? Is a new tire covered under warranty?
Is this true? A small nail hole can't be patched? Give me a break. The tire is too new to throw away.
Has anyone had any success to get a run flat tire replaired? Is a new tire covered under warranty?
03-02-2007, 08:15 PM
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Use search! There are multiple threads alredy that cover your question in depth. In general, a runflat can be repaired if you have not driven long on it while deflated and the punture is well within the tread area, i.e. not near the sidewall. However, many shops will not repair them under any circumstances because of the undetectable potential sidewall damage from driving on them while deflated. Again, if you search this site you will find all sorts of information related to your question. Good luck!
03-02-2007, 09:38 PM
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Depends where the hole is. If near the side wall, usually not repairable. I've patched many run flats with no problems.
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Originally Posted by RedSoxFan' post='397880' date='Mar 2 2007, 10:41 PM
I have a slow leak in one of my tires. I called my dealer and a tire garage and both told me that run flats can not be repaired.
Is this true? A small nail hole can't be patched? Give me a break. The tire is too new to throw away.
Has anyone had any success to get a run flat tire replaired? Is a new tire covered under warranty?
Is this true? A small nail hole can't be patched? Give me a break. The tire is too new to throw away.
Has anyone had any success to get a run flat tire replaired? Is a new tire covered under warranty?
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