RUN FLAT TYRES ??
03-06-2007, 03:41 AM
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Hello again,
this might be a stupid question but with "run flat" tyres how do you know if you have a puncture???
I am sure there is a simple explanation,
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Andy
this might be a stupid question but with "run flat" tyres how do you know if you have a puncture???
I am sure there is a simple explanation,
cheers
Andy
03-06-2007, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by watchcarman' post='399087' date='Mar 6 2007, 07:41 AM
Hello again,
this might be a stupid question but with "run flat" tyres how do you know if you have a puncture???
I am sure there is a simple explanation,
cheers
Andy
this might be a stupid question but with "run flat" tyres how do you know if you have a puncture???
I am sure there is a simple explanation,
cheers
Andy
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03-06-2007, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by watchcarman' post='399087' date='Mar 6 2007, 12:41 PM
Hello again,
this might be a stupid question but with "run flat" tyres how do you know if you have a puncture???
I am sure there is a simple explanation,
cheers
Andy
this might be a stupid question but with "run flat" tyres how do you know if you have a puncture???
I am sure there is a simple explanation,
cheers
Andy
If it is fully out of air you might see it, you would certainly feel it.
If it is 15 psi down you will probably only know when the i-drive tells you.
03-06-2007, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='399197' date='Mar 6 2007, 06:22 PM
If it is fully out of air you might see it, you would certainly feel it.
If it is 15 psi down you will probably only know when the i-drive tells you.
If it is 15 psi down you will probably only know when the i-drive tells you.
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Originally Posted by watchcarman' post='399303' date='Mar 6 2007, 10:35 PM
ok, so if i do get a puncture can I get it fixed or am i looking at a new tyre?
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The reason being that the structure of the tyre makes it almost impossible to determine how long it has been driven whilst deflated and subsequent damage to the caracass. In normal tyres the sidewall disintegrates quickly and the damage is obvious.
Having said that many small tyre shops will repair a runflat if the puncture is not close to the sidewall.
Any subsequent risk (small though that may be) lies with you
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