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jksgoh · 10-12-2008, 05:09 AM

title says it all...
was driving around and the tyre pressure indicator went off. i found my rear left tyre had gone down about 10psi (40 to 30) and a nail head sticking out the bottom of it.
does anyone know of whats the go with repairs to runflats? can you get them plugged? or can you use a sealant to seal it off????
the real annoying thing is that i have to drive 150ish kms tomorrow morning....

oh... and anyone still want to sell a spare wheel/tyre by any chance???

SimonB · 10-12-2008, 05:15 AM

Bad news jksgoh, from what I've read - puctured runflats shouldn't be repaired. I understand that any reputable tire place won't repair it. A sealant is possible, but I'm no expert. I don't think I'd be driving 150km's on it though. I am sure others with better advice will chime in.

AussieRacer · 10-12-2008, 06:15 AM

They can be repaired just like any tyre. However as there is the unknown of how long you have driven around with a damaged tyre most places won't repair.

However in your case since there was still good pressure in the tyre (despite the loss) I would get it repaired as you haven't put the sidewalls under any stress. Drive around with zero pressure or less than about 15 psi and the sidewalls would have been doing a lot to support the tyre, which will have damaged their useful life.

SimonB · 10-12-2008, 06:20 AM

Looks like the jury's out. Do a Google on "repair runflat" and spend the next couple of hours reading conflicting stories... That's not to say AussieRacer's wrong, just that opinions vary.

AussieRacer · 10-12-2008, 07:27 AM

From Bridgestone's website:

Quote:

Q: Is it possible to repair a Run-Flat tire that has been punctured?
A:
It depends on how far and at what speed the car was driven after the puncture was sustained. Repair is possible only if deemed so by the tire sales store.
Preconditions include a puncture of less than 6mm for both side-reinforced type and support-ring type Run-Flat tires, plus minimal damage to the support ring in case of the latter.
However, it is strongly recommended that the tire is replaced as its durability will have been weakened after being repaired.

jksgoh · 10-12-2008, 03:13 PM

thanks for the replies guys.
ye i didnt feel comfortable driving 150kms on it either... my gf has nicely leant me her car for the week.
wont be able to get anything done until friday (when im back), so i guess i'll do a little reading up on the topic. but as im doing quite a bit of highway driving i suspect i'll prob opt for replacing it.

i remember reading a post about not all tyre/wheel places not being able to fit RFTs properly? any truth to this? im prob going to go to a beaurepair or something similar...

blue 335i · 10-12-2008, 08:59 PM

what is it with the one series and left rear tyres? I just replaced the left rear tyre on my 120 due to a nail in tread. I wanted to repair the tyre but as I've been driving on it for a while I was advised to replace it.

Phil

imported_Dodgy · 10-13-2008, 06:59 AM

+1 on the old "nail in the year passenger tyre trick"

I was advised not to repair by Donnellan's Box hill.

Beware of replacement. Not cheap!

Kris · 10-13-2008, 07:02 AM

Perfect chance to ditch them all and get decent rubber

jksgoh · 10-13-2008, 03:33 PM

yeh... i think from memory they are somewhere between 500-600$ ea???? i have yet to get a quote on them though.
kris, dont think i can justify wasting the other 3 tyres just yet! lol

sevo · 10-14-2008, 01:47 AM

Interesting - I was offered a special wheel & rim insurance from the dealership at the time of delivery which I took up (still not sure if it was a good impulse purchase).

for $580 once off, they insure for 3 years, $350 of a replacement wheel or repairs (unlikely!) in the event of nails/potholes/blowouts/screws/glass etc. Same applies to the rims eg in potholes/road debris etc up to the value of $1000. Only covers rims which fail to seal or are deemed not roadworthy

Also includes $120 coverage of towing fees.

the max claim allowable is 2 wheels per year, 1 rim per year.

Policy I think has to be taken out on new vehicles.

Still not sure if it's worth it - although in your situation, you would feel better. (still it's gotta happen twice over 3 years to be worth your while)

Thoughts?:iono:

If anyone's about to take delivery soon - I can email you the powerpoint presentation I was sent.

10-12-2008, 05:09 AM	#1
jksgoh Major Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus Posts: 1,194 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	Punctured tyre! title says it all... was driving around and the tyre pressure indicator went off. i found my rear left tyre had gone down about 10psi (40 to 30) and a nail head sticking out the bottom of it. does anyone know of whats the go with repairs to runflats? can you get them plugged? or can you use a sealant to seal it off???? the real annoying thing is that i have to drive 150ish kms tomorrow morning.... oh... and anyone still want to sell a spare wheel/tyre by any chance??? __________________
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10-12-2008, 05:15 AM	#2
SimonB Major Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,019 iTrader: (0)	Bad news jksgoh, from what I've read - puctured runflats shouldn't be repaired. I understand that any reputable tire place won't repair it. A sealant is possible, but I'm no expert. I don't think I'd be driving 150km's on it though. I am sure others with better advice will chime in. __________________ Now: 2008 135i M Sport, 6 Spd Manual, Sparkling Graphite/Alaska Grey, Pro Nav, Sunroof plus more... Ordered: 2014 335i M Sport, EBII, Merino Black leather, HUD, Adaptive Headlights, Park Assist, M Sport Brakes, Lane Change, Lane Departure, Adaptive Cruise, Sunroof etc

10-12-2008, 06:15 AM	#3
AussieRacer Major Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust Posts: 1,058 iTrader: (0)	They can be repaired just like any tyre. However as there is the unknown of how long you have driven around with a damaged tyre most places won't repair. However in your case since there was still good pressure in the tyre (despite the loss) I would get it repaired as you haven't put the sidewalls under any stress. Drive around with zero pressure or less than about 15 psi and the sidewalls would have been doing a lot to support the tyre, which will have damaged their useful life. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...

10-12-2008, 06:20 AM	#4
SimonB Major Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,019 iTrader: (0)	Looks like the jury's out. Do a Google on "repair runflat" and spend the next couple of hours reading conflicting stories... That's not to say AussieRacer's wrong, just that opinions vary. __________________ Now: 2008 135i M Sport, 6 Spd Manual, Sparkling Graphite/Alaska Grey, Pro Nav, Sunroof plus more... Ordered: 2014 335i M Sport, EBII, Merino Black leather, HUD, Adaptive Headlights, Park Assist, M Sport Brakes, Lane Change, Lane Departure, Adaptive Cruise, Sunroof etc

10-12-2008, 03:13 PM	#6
jksgoh Major Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus Posts: 1,194 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	thanks for the replies guys. ye i didnt feel comfortable driving 150kms on it either... my gf has nicely leant me her car for the week. wont be able to get anything done until friday (when im back), so i guess i'll do a little reading up on the topic. but as im doing quite a bit of highway driving i suspect i'll prob opt for replacing it. i remember reading a post about not all tyre/wheel places not being able to fit RFTs properly? any truth to this? im prob going to go to a beaurepair or something similar... __________________

10-12-2008, 08:59 PM	#7
blue 335i Private First Class Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canberra Posts: 120 iTrader: (0)	what is it with the one series and left rear tyres? I just replaced the left rear tyre on my 120 due to a nail in tread. I wanted to repair the tyre but as I've been driving on it for a while I was advised to replace it. Phil

10-13-2008, 06:59 AM	#8
imported_Dodgy First Lieutenant Drives: SG 135i 6M Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	+1 on the old "nail in the year passenger tyre trick" I was advised not to repair by Donnellan's Box hill. Beware of replacement. Not cheap! __________________ Delivered! 1700hrs Tues May 20 2008: Sparkling Graphite, 6MT, Black Boston Leather, Accented Aluminium, Sun Roof, Pro Nav, Comfort Access.

10-13-2008, 07:02 AM	#9
Kris Colonel Drives: m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USOFA Posts: 2,295 iTrader: (0)	Perfect chance to ditch them all and get decent rubber

10-13-2008, 03:33 PM	#10
jksgoh Major Drives: 125i coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus Posts: 1,194 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	yeh... i think from memory they are somewhere between 500-600$ ea???? i have yet to get a quote on them though. kris, dont think i can justify wasting the other 3 tyres just yet! lol __________________

10-14-2008, 01:47 AM	#11
sevo New Member Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 24 iTrader: (0)	Interesting - I was offered a special wheel & rim insurance from the dealership at the time of delivery which I took up (still not sure if it was a good impulse purchase). for $580 once off, they insure for 3 years, $350 of a replacement wheel or repairs (unlikely!) in the event of nails/potholes/blowouts/screws/glass etc. Same applies to the rims eg in potholes/road debris etc up to the value of $1000. Only covers rims which fail to seal or are deemed not roadworthy Also includes $120 coverage of towing fees. the max claim allowable is 2 wheels per year, 1 rim per year. Policy I think has to be taken out on new vehicles. Still not sure if it's worth it - although in your situation, you would feel better. (still it's gotta happen twice over 3 years to be worth your while) Thoughts?:iono: If anyone's about to take delivery soon - I can email you the powerpoint presentation I was sent.

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