Flat Tire
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Flat Tire
Need some help from the Forum. Went to get in my 03 Coupe this morning and the DIC tells me the right rear is flat. I've found a screw in the middle of the tread and am sure thats the culprit. I have the original Goodyear EMT's on the car with only has 6,000 miles on it. Can the tire be fixed and how much it costs to patch a EMT?
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I believe if you are within the first year of ownership and less than 12000 miles, the Goodyear store will repair a flat at no charge. Check your warranty book that covers the tires. I had this happen to mine and they repaired it free. Otherwise, yes, the EMTs can be repaired. They should use a plug and patch method.
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Excellent article here by Hib Halverson that you might want to read: Technical Article: Run Flat Facts
In his article, Hib talks about the Goodyear and Michelin run-flats being capable of repair and why Firestone and the others can't or shouldn't be repaired.
Good luck with the tire.
In his article, Hib talks about the Goodyear and Michelin run-flats being capable of repair and why Firestone and the others can't or shouldn't be repaired.
Good luck with the tire.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
Excellent article here by Hib Halverson that you might want to read: Technical Article: Run Flat Facts
As I was reading, I thought to myself... great info, but a bit dated (the reference about Kumho being "poised to enter" the run-flat market in C5 sizes). When I scrolled to the top after finishing the article, I noticed the ©2004. Haven't the Kumho ECSTA MX run-flats been available for C5s since at least 2002?
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I had something similar and had it fixed. Also, I carry a cigarette lighter pump in all the vettes and I pumped air into it. Sitting still, I would lose air at a rate of about 10 lbs an hour. While driving, it would lose about 5lbs in 3-4 hours. So I was able to air it up and get it to the shop before it went flat again (300 mile road trip).
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Originally Posted by Big Ron
Need some help from the Forum. Went to get in my 03 Coupe this morning and the DIC tells me the right rear is flat. I've found a screw in the middle of the tread and am sure thats the culprit. I have the original Goodyear EMT's on the car with only has 6,000 miles on it. Can the tire be fixed and how much it costs to patch a EMT?
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