Run Flats
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From: Riverview MI
Run Flats
Are the C6's Run Flats self sealing? I seem to have acquired a screw that is in the tread. Air is leaking out slowly. If I remove the screw, will the tire seal itself or do I have to bring it in for repair. If the tire needs to be repaired, do you know if they are removed from the rim to do this repair?
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Originally Posted by VET4LES
Call Goodyear for an authorized dealer for the EMT tire and get it fixed for free.
Also, do not remove the screw - but get to a dealer quickly.
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From: Phila Suburbs 2023 C8 & 2013 650ix
Originally Posted by PR2005C6
Are the C6's Run Flats self sealing? I seem to have acquired a screw that is in the tread. Air is leaking out slowly. If I remove the screw, will the tire seal itself or do I have to bring it in for repair. If the tire needs to be repaired, do you know if they are removed from the rim to do this repair?
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Call Goodyear for an authorized dealer for the EMT tire and get it fixed for free.
i had a screw a couple of weeks ago.i had them plug it at work.all is well now.Damn,i wish i knew i could have goodyear fix it for free!!!why do they do that,anyway??anybody.??
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by Walt White Coupe
As said above they do not seal themselves. If you get a low pressure warning just add air to 30 psi.The tire has to be removed for them to repair it and it then has to be rebalanced. If you take it to Chevy they will charge you for the work, but if you take it to a Goodyear dealer they will fix it under the tire warranty. You may have to fight for this if you don't have the tire warranty that came with the car. In that case call Goodyear Customer Service at 800-321-2136 and they will direct the dealer to repair it under the warranty. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by jesse12804
i had a screw a couple of weeks ago.i had them plug it at work.all is well now.Damn,i wish i knew i could have goodyear fix it for free!!!why do they do that,anyway??anybody.??
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I picked up a nail. The run flats are not self sealing. I went to an authorized goodyear dealer and showed him the warranty. The nail was taken out and the tire fixed. Excellent service.