Run-Flat Tire Repair Advice

75fusca · 10-09-2018, 06:49 PM

Hi there,

Please I need some advice regarding one of my tires that got a puncture on the thread (a nail). For the time being I'm controlling the pressure on a daily basis, but not sure how to proceed:

Should I take the car to the dealership? (probably a 3-week wait) or,
Can I take it for repair at any tire shop?

Thank you in advance for your advice!

BMWZ4 · 10-09-2018, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75fusca

Hi there,

Please I need some advice regarding one of my tires that got a puncture on the thread (a nail). For the time being I'm controlling the pressure on a daily basis, but not sure how to proceed:

Should I take the car to the dealership? (probably a 3-week wait) or,
Can I take it for repair at any tire shop?

Thank you in advance for your advice!

I've had 2 punctures on rft's in the last 2 months (separate vehilces).

Both times went to a reputable tire shop, charged me $50 each time. No issues with either puncture patch.

M40iG01 · 10-09-2018, 06:51 PM

Head to a tire shop. They will fix it properly. If you go to the dealer they will want to sell you a new tire. I had one of mine patched properly with no issues. Good luck

75fusca · 10-09-2018, 07:00 PM

Thank you both for your prompt advice!

I'll head to a good tire repair shop, not only the dealership will me wait for weeks, but I was also worried about their eagerness to just replace....

Cheers!

bmtespar · 10-09-2018, 07:41 PM

I’ve had run flats repaired several times in years past. You should know that some shops will no longer repair them. The rule of thumb is that if the puncture is in the thread groove, it is patchable however if it is close to the side wall, it might not be a safe repair.

75fusca · 10-10-2018, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmtespar

I’ve had run flats repaired several times in years past. You should know that some shops will no longer repair them. The rule of thumb is that if the puncture is in the thread groove, it is patchable however if it is close to the side wall, it might not be a safe repair.

Thank you Bmtespar, I'll keep that in mind!

10-09-2018, 06:49 PM	#1
75fusca Private First Class 27 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X3 30i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Run-Flat Tire Repair Advice Hi there, Please I need some advice regarding one of my tires that got a puncture on the thread (a nail). For the time being I'm controlling the pressure on a daily basis, but not sure how to proceed: Should I take the car to the dealership? (probably a 3-week wait) or, Can I take it for repair at any tire shop? Thank you in advance for your advice! __________________ 2018 X3 30i / Alpine White
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

10-09-2018, 06:51 PM	#3
M40iG01 Private First Class 79 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2018-X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Head to a tire shop. They will fix it properly. If you go to the dealer they will want to sell you a new tire. I had one of mine patched properly with no issues. Good luck
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-09-2018, 07:00 PM	#4
75fusca Private First Class 27 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X3 30i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thank you both for your prompt advice! I'll head to a good tire repair shop, not only the dealership will me wait for weeks, but I was also worried about their eagerness to just replace.... Cheers! __________________ 2018 X3 30i / Alpine White
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-09-2018, 07:41 PM	#5
bmtespar Major 710 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: 19 X3 30i, 18 230iX Vert Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	I’ve had run flats repaired several times in years past. You should know that some shops will no longer repair them. The rule of thumb is that if the puncture is in the thread groove, it is patchable however if it is close to the side wall, it might not be a safe repair.
	Appreciate 0 Quote