tyre shops that will fix runflats

jksgoh · 05-11-2010, 03:17 AM

Hey guys,
well i've got another nail in one of my tyres. fourth in total now, averaging 2 a year.
anyway, getting sick of replacing these expensive tyres and am wondering if anyone knows any tyre shops willing to repair runflat tyres (the ones which aren't meant to be repaired) in melbourne??? i've tried a few shops in the past but all have said they wont...

cheers

Stealth135i · 05-11-2010, 03:44 AM

I went on a tour of the Roslyn BMW Plant here in South Africa last week and we were told that the run flat tires CAN be repaired safely as long as there damage isnt on the side wall.

qship · 05-11-2010, 06:30 AM

Give Mark at Donellans Tyres Box Hill a call - 9898 9591
He runs the place and has a bmw so should know!

jksgoh · 05-11-2010, 06:51 AM

thanks qship, will give him a buz tomorrow.
the base of the nail is only a few mm in diameter so hoping its not too long.

jksgoh · 05-12-2010, 01:53 AM

hmm tried calling donellans, requested mark but the guy on the phone said he could deal with me... anyway, said he cant repair the runflat as it says do not repair...
any other suggestions??

MarkFC · 05-12-2010, 06:33 AM

None of the tyre shops I spoke to would repair the nail I had in the sidewall and why would they, leaves them open to legal action in my opinion. i believe the manufacturer states on the tyre that it's "not for repair".

jksgoh · 05-12-2010, 07:56 AM

Hi markfc, nail in the sidewall is a little bit different. Regardless of the type of tyre, a nail in the sidewall will render the tyre unrepairable.
in my case, the nail is quite a distance from the sidewall and has yet to lose any pressure and hence no damage to the tyre as yet. although, i understand where the tyre shops and manufacturers are coming from, i was just wondering if anyone still practices with a little bit of common sense now a days....

MarkFC · 05-12-2010, 02:31 PM

Fair enough if it's not in the sidewall, maybe they are just being cautious. I guess a bit of extra turnover may be another factor for the tyre retailers also!!

MrBlonde · 05-12-2010, 04:11 PM

Go to the place in person and speak to them

Zuzu · 05-12-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Go to the place in person and speak to them

That's what I did. The third bob Jane I went too repaired the tyre.

takahashi · 05-13-2010, 05:27 AM

I never had one person tell me not to repair them. I have no problem myself. If I had run the tyre for a while with no air then it is very different.

05-11-2010, 03:17 AM	#1
jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	tyre shops that will fix runflats Hey guys, well i've got another nail in one of my tyres. fourth in total now, averaging 2 a year. anyway, getting sick of replacing these expensive tyres and am wondering if anyone knows any tyre shops willing to repair runflat tyres (the ones which aren't meant to be repaired) in melbourne??? i've tried a few shops in the past but all have said they wont... cheers
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Stealth135i Turbo Lover 17 Rep 177 Posts Drives: N55 135i 2010 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (1)	I went on a tour of the Roslyn BMW Plant here in South Africa last week and we were told that the run flat tires CAN be repaired safely as long as there damage isnt on the side wall. __________________ Black Sapphire 2011 135i MT6 (Comfort Access, Professional Nav, Heated Seats, Performance Steering Wheel, Performance Shift Knob and boot, and more )
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Give Mark at Donellans Tyres Box Hill a call - 9898 9591 He runs the place and has a bmw so should know! __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	thanks qship, will give him a buz tomorrow. the base of the nail is only a few mm in diameter so hoping its not too long. Last edited by jksgoh; 05-11-2010 at 04:10 PM..
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	hmm tried calling donellans, requested mark but the guy on the phone said he could deal with me... anyway, said he cant repair the runflat as it says do not repair... any other suggestions??
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05-12-2010, 06:33 AM	#6
MarkFC Private 9 Rep 67 Posts Drives: BMW 125i Coupe MSport Auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Qld iTrader: (0)	None of the tyre shops I spoke to would repair the nail I had in the sidewall and why would they, leaves them open to legal action in my opinion. i believe the manufacturer states on the tyre that it's "not for repair". __________________ Mark FC 2009 125i MSport Coupe, AW, auto, sunroof, 261's 2011 Landcruiser 200 Series GXL
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jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	Hi markfc, nail in the sidewall is a little bit different. Regardless of the type of tyre, a nail in the sidewall will render the tyre unrepairable. in my case, the nail is quite a distance from the sidewall and has yet to lose any pressure and hence no damage to the tyre as yet. although, i understand where the tyre shops and manufacturers are coming from, i was just wondering if anyone still practices with a little bit of common sense now a days....
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MarkFC Private 9 Rep 67 Posts Drives: BMW 125i Coupe MSport Auto Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Qld iTrader: (0)	Fair enough if it's not in the sidewall, maybe they are just being cautious. I guess a bit of extra turnover may be another factor for the tyre retailers also!! __________________ Mark FC 2009 125i MSport Coupe, AW, auto, sunroof, 261's 2011 Landcruiser 200 Series GXL
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takahashi Retired trackie 36 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: 1///M Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I never had one person tell me not to repair them. I have no problem myself. If I had run the tyre for a while with no air then it is very different. __________________ TAKA 一仔BLOGブログ: BMW 1 series M 2011! Delivered 18/11/11.
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