How can AAA help with a flat?
01-10-2005, 09:23 PM
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How can AAA help with a flat?
This is probably a dumb question but, do road service providers repair flat tires on the road? If they don't, can a C5 be loaded on their truck? I have an 04 with run flats and I was just wondering.
01-10-2005, 09:29 PM
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If you have a spare they will replace it, but I think you could get on a rollback to a repair shop if needed, even for a flat. Check with your service before its needed. I have the TEXACO roadside assistance, (not a comercial or endorsement) and got a rollback for other problems with no questions asked
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01-10-2005, 09:31 PM
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They can tow you with a flat bed. But you can drive on your own 200 miles with the OEM Goodyear run flats. Also you get roadside assistance from GM with a new car, same as AAA type services.
01-10-2005, 09:31 PM
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If you have a spare they will replace it, but I think you could get on a rollback to a repair shop if needed, even for a flat. Check with your service before its needed. I have the TEXACO roadside assistance, (not a comercial or endorsement) and got a rollback for other problems with no questions asked.
01-11-2005, 01:31 AM
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If you drive a vette (any year) you need AAA+....It's only $75 a year and there is no extra charge for flatbed service. I learned the hard way years ago. I called AAA for a wrecker for my dead vette, and they sent a "hook"..... 
with out the AAA plus the flatbed was an extra charge....Well worth the couple extra bucks a year....!!!! 
with out the AAA plus the flatbed was an extra charge....Well worth the couple extra bucks a year....!!!!
01-11-2005, 01:35 AM
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AAA is nice .. but if you've got the tires there is nothign to worry about. if it bothers you that much, keep a compessor in the trunk. Chances are if you pick up a nail it'll remain lodged in the tire and you can keep pumping up the air presure until you get to the service station (assuming it hasn't gone dumb and turned into runflat mode)
01-11-2005, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RandW
If you have run flats, just drive to get it fixed. That's what they're for.
That's what they're for.
01-11-2005, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BKbroiler
.....SNIP.........I have an 04 with run flats and I was just wondering.
That's why they call them "Run flats" 'cause you can Run on them when they are flat for up to 200 miles on the OEM tires
01-11-2005, 03:45 PM
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If it wasnt for the DIC you would not know you have a flat tire, with zero pressure in a run flat.
01-11-2005, 06:50 PM
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Cannot believe a tow truck driver would plug a tire at the side of the road for a number of reasons. One, too much traffic, could be dangerous; two, personally liability if plugged incorrectly.
I know a person who has a tow truck service in TN, and he or his crew, will not change tires on the side of the interstate anymore due to the hazards of being run over by idiots. They tow them to the nearest service station. Other services may be different.
I know a person who has a tow truck service in TN, and he or his crew, will not change tires on the side of the interstate anymore due to the hazards of being run over by idiots. They tow them to the nearest service station. Other services may be different.
01-11-2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by hltambur
Has anyone replaced their run flats with non-run flats, gotten a tire and dealt with AAA? How was your experience?
01-11-2005, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
If it wasnt for the DIC you would not know you have a flat tire, with zero pressure in a run flat.
Your DIC will always let you know when you have zero pressure. 
