Flat Tire
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Flat Tire
Got a flat tire today. Found a screw in the middle of the tread resulting in a slow leak. It's not near the sidewall so I would guess it's repairable.
I've heard it's hard to find someone who will repair runflats. Can anyone recommend someone in North Central San Antonio who will do this without damageing the rim.
Thanks for your help.
I've heard it's hard to find someone who will repair runflats. Can anyone recommend someone in North Central San Antonio who will do this without damageing the rim.
Thanks for your help.
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if you have EMT's it might be hard to find someone. Those run flats are a MF to work with and most tire shops already know about them. Goodyear might be your only hope. Good luck.
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Find a friend in the tire business that you trust and that trusts you. Let them know that you will not hold them liable if the patch fails. I think you will be happy with the result (they are easier to patch than most realize).
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They should be able to repair the puncture, just be sure they use the plug and patch method. Goodyear may be able to do it for you, but be prepared - they sometimes charge an arm and a leg to work on the runflats.
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-I have had three flats on my emt's and all three times Discount tire fixed them at no charge and did and excellent job and took care when jacking , removing and re torqieing the wheel. If you have one in your area give them a try. The goodyear store woundn't touch them and said they didn't have the equipment to work on emt's ???
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Madman,I think they are referring to a type of patch that has built in plug. In the process of installing the patch the plug is also inserted in the hole. The thought being the two together are stronger and better seal than either is alone. I think this is correct as I had never heard of this either until my first EMT flat tire.