Can you patch a run-flat?
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro NC
Can you patch a run-flat?
My back left Goodyear F1 went flat sometime in the last 72 hours. I haven't driven more than 500 yards on it. Not sure what the puncture is, probably a screw/nail. Is this fixable? If so, is it advisable? It's a daily driver, has about 10K miles on this set. The tire has a plenty of tread, almost all highway miles put on by someone with a lighter foot, so they have lots of life left.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 21
From: Roswell GA
So what good are run flats?
I think this is a real interesting issue - if the tire is not usable after it gets a nail into it. The only thing a run flat offers is to go farther to get you to have it fixed, which if you are going to buy a new tire anyway you can do with a non-run flat.
Just seems odd that run flats are a use only until they go flat once and then shot.
Are the non run flats any easier to patch or just cheaper to replace?
Jim
Just seems odd that run flats are a use only until they go flat once and then shot.
Are the non run flats any easier to patch or just cheaper to replace?
Jim
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 21,325
Likes: 3,841
From: small town in S.E Pa. PA
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Originally Posted by KingTut
I think this is a real interesting issue - if the tire is not usable after it gets a nail into it. The only thing a run flat offers is to go farther to get you to have it fixed, which if you are going to buy a new tire anyway you can do with a non-run flat.
Just seems odd that run flats are a use only until they go flat once and then shot.
Are the non run flats any easier to patch or just cheaper to replace?
Jim
Just seems odd that run flats are a use only until they go flat once and then shot.
Are the non run flats any easier to patch or just cheaper to replace?
Jim
run flat goodyear emts can be patched, I had two nails in one tire.. I patched them both and put another 30,000 miles on it.. some runflats can not be patched.. atleast thats what the manufaturer says.. but imo they can all be patched if in the tread area..not sure if all runflats will retain their runflat capability , but the Goodyears will..as long as you didnt run them faster than 55 mph and for more than 200 miles..
5th Gear
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
I've had 2 patched over the years. Both near the middle of the tread and both by Goodyear... and both held fine during regular driving until the tire wore out. Plugging a run flat is NOT recommended. Both times the Goodyear tech lit a small fire of rubber cement on the inside of the tire around the hole for a few seconds to soften the rubber a bit and get a better seal. Worked fine.
Tim
Tim
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,040
Likes: 0
From: Collin County Texas
If it is still in its thread depth warranty, Goodyear will fix it free with an inside patch. I had a flat on one of my rears not soon after I bought the car and it has lasted almost 3 years.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 4,661
Likes: 67
From: Ocean Springs MS
One of my rears has had a patch for about 8 months with no problem. Took a screw about 1/3 of the way from outside edge. The shop that patched it said the only time it's a problem is if the hole is close to the sidewall.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 167
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles Ca
I just put Khumo Ecsta MX's on my car (stock front size, 295 rear)
THere is a noticeable difference, not as much at launch as I had hoped but stability at speeds of 90 mph+ is quite noticable.
If you buy them on tire rack in the sizes I did then it is $760 shipped. Expect another $70 to have them mounted.
= )
THere is a noticeable difference, not as much at launch as I had hoped but stability at speeds of 90 mph+ is quite noticable.
If you buy them on tire rack in the sizes I did then it is $760 shipped. Expect another $70 to have them mounted.
= )
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro NC
Fixed, no problem
Mine ended up being a huge screw/drill bit about 1.5 inches from the side wall. I had the local Chevy Dealership patch it for $23 and have had no problems since. Thanks for the insight!
