Any problem patching run flats?

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Apr 10, 2006 | 04:28 PM

IDRVFST

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Any problem patching run flats?

I have a nail in my left rear Goodyear. The tire has about 15k miles on it. Is there any problem patching the hole?

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Apr 10, 2006 | 04:34 PM

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Yes. No matter how well they patch it or what material they use, it will still be a run flat

Apr 10, 2006 | 04:44 PM

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As long as the puncture is not in or close to the sidewall, it should be patched from the inside to retain its speed rating.

Apr 10, 2006 | 04:45 PM

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Had one of mine plugged from a nail puncture.Never had a problem with it. Long as it is on the tread part it is OK.
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Apr 10, 2006 | 05:20 PM

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I've had three of the runflats patched on my C5s - never a problem. They have used the plug and patch method on them.

Apr 10, 2006 | 05:36 PM

vafirevet

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nails

Had three nail holes in rt rear runflat patched without a problem. Finally replaced both rear tires when I picked up a huge metal stake in the left rear that was about a 1/2 wide. Couldn't patch that...so I purchased two new runflats for the rear.

Sorry folks but my wife drives the vette once in a while and I do not want her on the road with a flat tire.

Apr 10, 2006 | 05:57 PM

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GoodYear recommends a plug and a patch to preserve the speed rating.
Many just opt for the plug. ( unless your race on tracks which do not permit plugs)