Run flats
11-02-2007, 02:08 PM
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Run flats
Question - this is my first Vette and my first experience with run flat tires. I saw something in another post about fixing the run flat. That made me think - what is best to do with a run flat tire that goes flat? Is it best to have it fixed or just buy another one? I imagine cost of both options comes into play, but I know nothing of that either.
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11-02-2007, 02:13 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06
Dear Arturo Fuentes,
It depends. I have had 2 nails/screws and never went all the way down. You can have them patched ($40) or Plugged ($10). I had both of mine plugged cuz I was on the road. Ran one of the plugged tires to 140 MPH and it lasted another 25k miles.
Most will recommend that you patch. It's a more stable and safer repair.
As a run flat it is supposed to go 50 miles at 50 mph. If you do that the tire is most likely toast. You need to assess the sit.
It depends. I have had 2 nails/screws and never went all the way down. You can have them patched ($40) or Plugged ($10). I had both of mine plugged cuz I was on the road. Ran one of the plugged tires to 140 MPH and it lasted another 25k miles.
Most will recommend that you patch. It's a more stable and safer repair.
As a run flat it is supposed to go 50 miles at 50 mph. If you do that the tire is most likely toast. You need to assess the sit.
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11-02-2007, 02:21 PM
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I would replace the tire, I imagine some would just repair depending on the type of damage. I guess I would have to say would you really want to risk it, $300 tire vs $50,000 car. If you were driving a station wagon I would say go ahead and repair...MAYBE.
11-02-2007, 02:31 PM
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if its just a screw/puntcure nowhere near the sidewall, plug/patch it. I pluged a screw hole at 4k, tires have 22k on them now with no issues (as far as the plug is concerned). Or you can burn your money and buy another tire, up to you
11-02-2007, 02:32 PM
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I'd repair it as long as it was repairable according to Goodyear's guidelines and replace it if not.
I've had two flats that were not repairable due to the punctures being too close to the sidewall.
I carry a small (motorcycle type) air compressor in the storage compartment. Most flats are slow leaks so with the compressor I am likely to be able to keep good pressure in the tire as long as I need it to get to a good repair facility.
I've had two flats that were not repairable due to the punctures being too close to the sidewall.
I carry a small (motorcycle type) air compressor in the storage compartment. Most flats are slow leaks so with the compressor I am likely to be able to keep good pressure in the tire as long as I need it to get to a good repair facility.
11-02-2007, 03:13 PM
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Take it Discount Tire - my local store dismounted the tire, put a plug in, patched the inside, and did it all for free. They won my business for future tire purchases!
The runflat can be repaired if the puncture is in the tread area and not out in the sidewall. It will maintain its speed rating if repaired properly. No reason at all not to repair it if you have decent tread remaining and they do the repair properly.
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The runflat can be repaired if the puncture is in the tread area and not out in the sidewall. It will maintain its speed rating if repaired properly. No reason at all not to repair it if you have decent tread remaining and they do the repair properly.
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11-02-2007, 03:57 PM
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Take it Discount Tire - my local store dismounted the tire, put a plug in, patched the inside, and did it all for free. They won my business for future tire purchases!
The runflat can be repaired if the puncture is in the tread area and not out in the sidewall. It will maintain its speed rating if repaired properly. No reason at all not to repair it if you have decent tread remaining and they do the repair properly.
Bob
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The runflat can be repaired if the puncture is in the tread area and not out in the sidewall. It will maintain its speed rating if repaired properly. No reason at all not to repair it if you have decent tread remaining and they do the repair properly.
Bob
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This is the straight poop/dope/info. I've had at least 6 punctures in Corvette run-flats repaired by my local Discount Tire for free and put thousands of miles on them afterwards, some at very high speeds, with zero problems.
11-02-2007, 04:12 PM
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Question - this is my first Vette and my first experience with run flat tires. I saw something in another post about fixing the run flat. That made me think - what is best to do with a run flat tire that goes flat? Is it best to have it fixed or just buy another one? I imagine cost of both options comes into play, but I know nothing of that either.
EJUK8 me, please.
EJUK8 me, please.
David
11-02-2007, 04:15 PM
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