Screw in left front run flat
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Drifting
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From: Fl
Screw in left front run flat
Well, there's a screw in my left front run flat. I just found it tonight. It's a slow leak and I've been able to air it every morning and drive to work but I need to have it removed. So, the question is: can they or should they patch it? In my C4 I would have the tire taken off the wheel and patched from the inside. Do I expect the same repair on the run flats? The screw is about 1 inch from the inside shoulder of the tire. There are about 19K miles on the tires.
Drifting
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From: Welland Ontario
Samething happened to me last year, right rear tire, big screw in it. Took it to a local Goodyear store & they did an internal hot patch, FREE , cause the GY warranty booklet with my 02 C5 says they had to fix it for free. The shop didn't believe it, & actually had to call the GY Canada headoffice & they said fix it, no charge
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From: Jacksonville Florida
Originally Posted by Airwilf
Samething happened to me last year, right rear tire, big screw in it. Took it to a local Goodyear store & they did an internal hot patch, FREE , cause the GY warranty booklet with my 02 C5 says they had to fix it for free. The shop didn't believe it, & actually had to call the GY Canada headoffice & they said fix it, no charge
...... Goodyear charge me $58. 
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
I had two nails/screws in one tire... I got them within a week of each other.. I plugged them both externally and put an additional 35,000 mileson that set of tires without any issues to the other three or the one with two patches,,, I did how ever keep it below 160 MPH after that... MY Motto " 55 stay alive"
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I've had one for the last 20K miles on the sidewall. I have to air it about once every few days now but none at first. Getting new tires in a couple of weeks.
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From: Katy Tx
I have got 3 internal patches in 2 different tires all holding like a jug. Goodyear hit me up for $50 per patch though. . ouch! There is a lot of new construction in my neighborhood, all three happened within a month.
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Originally Posted by Ragin'Cajun
I have got 3 internal patches in 2 different tires all holding like a jug. Goodyear hit me up for $50 per patch though. . ouch! There is a lot of new construction in my neighborhood, all three happened within a month.
I would of had a little word of prayer with the builder/developer after 2 for sure.
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From: Griffin Ga.
I think a hot patch is the way to go. Tires are to expensive to worry about the cost of repair. Goodyear does mine free since they were purchased there last year. They should for the price you pay.
Drifting
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From: Weatherford TX
Look for a Discount Tire store in your area for Runflat repairs. They do a great job here in DFW and I haven't been charged for repair (s) yet. ( Of course I have purchased several sets of tires from them and am in their computer.)
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Drifting
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From: Fl
Seems like these tires are magnets for the nails and screws, no?
Anyway, got it to the local Goodyear store and cost $30 for the patch. I always know I'll get an answer on the forum!
Thanks
Anyway, got it to the local Goodyear store and cost $30 for the patch. I always know I'll get an answer on the forum!
Thanks
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
I got my tires at Discount Tire and they will fix flats for free and two free wheels balances during the life of the tires. Great place to do business too. I have heard of others that haven't bought tires there and having flats fixed for free also. It's a great way to get new customers don't you think. Try it and Keep us posted.
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From: Elkton MD
FWIW,
I read a while back in some tire tech info, that the real problem in patching a run flat (in the tread area), is not in the immediate damage to the belt structure, but the ingestion of air and/or moisture thru the puncture (from either the outside or inside of the tire) which could cause a subsequent separation of the belts from the carcass (tread area) of the tire. This catastropic failure might occur suddenly and without warning when operating at the upper limits of the tires speed rating. If you have to patch a run flat, I would suspect it would be prudent to patch it as soon as possible after the puncture is detected, to limit the amount of air/moisture entering the puncture. (this would also seem to mandate the use of a plug-patch from the inside of the tire)
Keep the shiny side up. Be safe out there.
I read a while back in some tire tech info, that the real problem in patching a run flat (in the tread area), is not in the immediate damage to the belt structure, but the ingestion of air and/or moisture thru the puncture (from either the outside or inside of the tire) which could cause a subsequent separation of the belts from the carcass (tread area) of the tire. This catastropic failure might occur suddenly and without warning when operating at the upper limits of the tires speed rating. If you have to patch a run flat, I would suspect it would be prudent to patch it as soon as possible after the puncture is detected, to limit the amount of air/moisture entering the puncture. (this would also seem to mandate the use of a plug-patch from the inside of the tire)
Keep the shiny side up. Be safe out there.