Is there a special way to patch runflats.
Drifting
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Originally Posted by vetteguy02
My understanding Firestone states their run flats are not repairable. The correct way to repair Goodyear and Michelin tires is to both plug and patch the hole. Sorry to hear about your lost.
If they're fairly new you may have road hazard coverage from Firestone. Call your local dealer and ask.
Le Mans Master
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Joe,
Best to use a patch with plug (all one piece - sort of looks like a mushroom). The plug supposedly will seal the tread and keep moisture from getting into the tire's carcass.
Best to use a patch with plug (all one piece - sort of looks like a mushroom). The plug supposedly will seal the tread and keep moisture from getting into the tire's carcass.
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Originally Posted by vetteguy02
My understanding Firestone states their run flats are not repairable. The correct way to repair Goodyear and Michelin tires is to both plug and patch the hole. Sorry to hear about your lost.
Originally Posted by rws.1
You will likely need to take it to a local shop.I do not believe a Firestone franchise will repair them.
You may have problems getting an authorized Firestone repair shop to repair them. You will just have to check and see. Below is a quote from the article, Run Flat Facts, by Hib Halverson (see about 3/4 ways down in the article):
Next, I contacted Tiffany Bryant, spokesperson for Bridgestone/Firestone USA, and Dan Guiney, spokesperson for Yokohama Tire Company. They told me that the Firestone SZ50EP RFT and the Yokohama AVS Sport Run-Flat are, also, rated for up to 50 miles of 55-mph run-flat operation, however, after any run-flat incident, neither can be repaired and both must be scrapped.
Puncture Repairs
Any chance you have road hazard warranty on the tire? Good luck with the repair/replacement.
Last edited by GrayC5; Aug 15, 2006 at 01:55 AM.
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Tire Repair
Have had both Goodyear and firestone fixed....go on line to tire rack and see if they have any recommened tire installer's in your area these places should be able to fix your tire.....run flats are a different animal and need someone who knows what they are doing......if the screw is in the side wall all bets are off they cant fix it....but in the center thread... it should be no problem
