Run Flat Tyre Problem
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Originally Posted by Dead and Gone' post='215997' date='Dec 27 2005, 07:54 PM
Can someone clear it up if when taking a RF Tyre off the rim and replacing it that a Normal Tyre machine (by that I mean one that normally removes non-run flat tyres) is ok at doing it..
I've got a puncture on my rear tyres and I've been to 4 different tyre dealers two said they can do it and 2 say they can not as they would scratch the alloy. Funny enough 3 of them were all the same company just different branches but non had any stock
I'm going to wait and call the dealer tomorrow and see if they have any in stock, I'm not looking forward to the bill from em
But just wondered if a "special" tyre machine is needed...
I've got a puncture on my rear tyres and I've been to 4 different tyre dealers two said they can do it and 2 say they can not as they would scratch the alloy. Funny enough 3 of them were all the same company just different branches but non had any stock
I'm going to wait and call the dealer tomorrow and see if they have any in stock, I'm not looking forward to the bill from em
But just wondered if a "special" tyre machine is needed...3 men jumping on your wheel to try to fit a RFT tyre is not a nice show ...
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Originally Posted by OliverB' post='216071' date='Dec 27 2005, 07:37 PM
3 men jumping on your wheel to try to fit a RFT tyre is not a nice show ...
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='216043' date='Dec 27 2005, 05:04 PM
Hey but shouldn't a bmw dealer have all the necessary machines to do that?
But if you only want to repair a RFT and not buy a new one from them, then they won't help you.
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just been quoted ?183.00 incl. VAT for the tyre from a BMW dealer thats cheaper than Quickfit! getting it done this afternoon so fingers crossed they do it without scratching the wheel!
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A friend of mine works for Goodyear and he says that most branches of HiQ have technicians trained in removal and repair of runflats. Might be worth giving them a call if you have a branch nearby.
Mark-Yorkshire
P.S. What make and size of tyres are yours?
A friend of mine works for Goodyear and he says that most branches of HiQ have technicians trained in removal and repair of runflats. Might be worth giving them a call if you have a branch nearby.
Mark-Yorkshire
P.S. What make and size of tyres are yours?
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