Runflat karma???

chylld · 06-12-2011, 03:20 AM

So after 21,000 km's my runflat RE050A's are down to <2mm tread. Ordered some non-runflat Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's from tirerack last week and they're due to arrive on Thursday.

Also order a can of slime, not thinking I'd ever need it.

Fire up the car today and see this:

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I thought maybe the tyre pressure wasn't reset during my recent service... got to my destination (only 1km away) and visually checked the tyres, all seemed fine. But when I got home and checked with a pressure meter I found the rear right didn't move the needle at all... and then I saw:

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Thanks to runflat technology I can safely make all the trips required this week and have my new tyres fitted Saturday (due to arrive thurs) with no disruption at all. Oh the irony...

Jeef Beef · 06-12-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chylld

So after 21,000 km's my runflat RE050A's are down to <2mm tread. Ordered some non-runflat Michelin Pilot Sport PS2's from tirerack last week and they're due to arrive on Thursday.

Also order a can of slime, not thinking I'd ever need it.

Fire up the car today and see this:

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I thought maybe the tyre pressure wasn't reset during my recent service... got to my destination (only 1km away) and visually checked the tyres, all seemed fine. But when I got home and checked with a pressure meter I found the rear right didn't move the needle at all... and then I saw:

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Thanks to runflat technology I can safely make all the trips required this week and have my new tyres fitted Saturday (due to arrive thurs) with no disruption at all. Oh the irony...

The max distance is 150km for runflats IIRC. Still recommended to not drive on them.

At least you got to actually use the technology

Taymaishu · 06-12-2011, 03:55 AM

God you're a tight arse!

Go get the thing plugged for 30 bucks to last you until convenient to replace.

JB4-335 · 06-12-2011, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

God you're a tight arse!

Go get the thing plugged for 30 bucks to last you until convenient to replace.

lol:

Alpha Trion · 06-12-2011, 04:23 AM

good luck finding someone to plug your run flat!

I had the same issue.. got a nail in it and bye bye! AND i had to save my $$ for a month (i had 2 rego's insurance and all sorts of shit to pay at the time) and i drove on my runflats the whole time pumping up the pressure everyday.

Keep driving on it just keep the pressure up. Dont worry about a thing TRUST ME

chylld · 06-12-2011, 04:27 AM

lol alex... i was gonna have the new tyres fitted anyway, i just didn't expect to be FORCED to at exactly the same time. (jeef: the runflat faq says 80km @ 80kph... probably more than 80km at slower speeds?)

blackonblack: yep will just pump up the tyre before each trip, the car actually feels totally fine! except it wants to power oversteer a lot more especially in this rainy weather...

chylld · 06-12-2011, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

The max distance is 150km for runflats IIRC. Still recommended to not drive on them.

At least you got to actually use the technology

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf2002

That's a DIY plug... 10 mins

i need to grab some anyway to go with the slime i've ordered... any particular type to look for? can i just get them at repco/supercheap or is there a recommended type i can buy online?

Alpha Trion · 06-12-2011, 04:49 AM

i just ordered my slime yay... and feel free to drive the speed limits (highways included!)

Mate of mine works at a tyre shop, he said you can 'plug' a goodyear but not allowed to do a bridgestone run flat.

dont know whats up with that!

Taymaishu · 06-12-2011, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by blackonblack135

good luck finding someone to plug your run flat!

I had the same issue.. got a nail in it and bye bye! AND i had to save my $$ for a month (i had 2 rego's insurance and all sorts of shit to pay at the time) and i drove on my runflats the whole time pumping up the pressure everyday.

Keep driving on it just keep the pressure up. Dont worry about a thing TRUST ME

Had my front right RFT plugged at 4000km in roughly the same position. Worked perfectly.

Alpha Trion · 06-12-2011, 04:59 AM

bob jane said no

payless said no

jax said no

local dunlop dealer said no

i stopped after that

went to the servo and pumped the tyre.

Taymaishu · 06-12-2011, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianf2002

Tyre shops not allowed as RFT's have 'DO NOT REPAIR' printed on them. Just plug it yourself

Jax Artarmon did mine. It was about 50mm from the shoulder between tread slots and they did it in about 15 mins. Too easy

chylld · 06-12-2011, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

I have this in my boot...has it all...http://slime.com.au/index.php?main_p...&products_id=4

If it is just plugs which you are after, then any motorcycle shop has them, else http://slime.com.au/index.php?main_p...products_id=27

Why did I leave research until after I ordered the slime??

To install the slime I need a valve core removal tool. Then I can use the slime which is a temporary fix until I get home. Then I use the cement, plugs, reamer and plug tool to permanently fix the tyre.

So if I want to use plugs, I need to buy a jack too. (Maybe also a wrench? Can't remember if there's one in the boot). But if I only want a temp fix (and have the tyre repaired professionally) then I need to buy at least a valve core removal tool.

Latter sounds good to me for now. Did you get a jack as well?

MrBlonde · 06-12-2011, 06:57 AM

If you call them and ask they will say no! If you go there and talk to the guy and he susses out you're a genuine owner, they will repair a runflat. Apparently.

Zuzu · 06-12-2011, 07:40 AM

Bob Jane at Bankstown repaired mine in the same position as yours some 15K kms ago.. Still fine..

Like Kenny said.. Just show up there and don't bother calling first.

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Alpha Trion Lieutenant 30 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	good luck finding someone to plug your run flat! I had the same issue.. got a nail in it and bye bye! AND i had to save my $$ for a month (i had 2 rego's insurance and all sorts of shit to pay at the time) and i drove on my runflats the whole time pumping up the pressure everyday. Keep driving on it just keep the pressure up. Dont worry about a thing TRUST ME
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chylld Major 55 Rep 1,025 Posts Drives: G08 iX3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Lotus Evora 400 [10.00] 2014 BMW 428i Gran ... [9.00]	lol alex... i was gonna have the new tyres fitted anyway, i just didn't expect to be FORCED to at exactly the same time. (jeef: the runflat faq says 80km @ 80kph... probably more than 80km at slower speeds?) blackonblack: yep will just pump up the tyre before each trip, the car actually feels totally fine! except it wants to power oversteer a lot more especially in this rainy weather...
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Alpha Trion Lieutenant 30 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	i just ordered my slime yay... and feel free to drive the speed limits (highways included!) Mate of mine works at a tyre shop, he said you can 'plug' a goodyear but not allowed to do a bridgestone run flat. dont know whats up with that!
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Zuzu Major General 2821 Rep 7,645 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Bob Jane at Bankstown repaired mine in the same position as yours some 15K kms ago.. Still fine.. Like Kenny said.. Just show up there and don't bother calling first.
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