Run----flat

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 27, 2007 | 02:16 PM

Qcksilverc5

Thread Starter

Pro

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 526

Likes: 1

From: Mint Hill NC

Run----flat

General question for the general section---just realized this weekend that I have a nail in my right rear GY run-flat.....I am in Charlotte,NC....does anyone have an idea of a great shop in the area and what should I expect to pay? This is my first flat so please be kind! LOL Thanks in advance (as usual!)

Mar 27, 2007 | 02:21 PM

123Gone

Le Mans Master

Joined: Sep 2001

Posts: 5,022

Likes: 1

From: TEXAS

Discount Tire, typically the fix is FREE.

Mar 27, 2007 | 03:14 PM

OsoBear

Instructor

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 169

Likes: 0

From: Lancaster County Pennsylvania

Took mine to local goodyear store. They are runflat certified (suggest you ask this first, anywhere). Charged me $32 to lift car properly, remove wheel, remove tire, remove nail, place plug in tire and patch inside. Fixed right, careful with my pride and joy, worth every penny.

Mar 27, 2007 | 03:21 PM

oxrageous

Advanced

Joined: Dec 2006

Posts: 76

Likes: 1

From: Port St Lucie FL

I was always told run-flat tires couldn't be repaired by these tire joints.

"That will be $400 for a new tire, sir." (extends open palm)

Mar 27, 2007 | 04:02 PM

JMc

Le Mans Master

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 6,420

Likes: 5

From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."

Had mine repaired at a Goodyear tire shop nearby for free, just because the manager was cool and feeling generous that day, I guess. Maybe it had something to do with the conversation I got into with him about buying a new set of runflats soon. I tipped the guy doing the repair $20.