Runflat question
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Runflat question
Got up this morning to find I had a flat on my left rear, due to a nail. There were no Goodyear dealers open so I went to Tire Kingdom, where they told me you are not supposed to patch run flats. If there is a nail in the tire it should be replaced. Are they right?
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Yea take it to the dealer ship. Tell them you want change for a dollar and go to the side of the building and get some air. Then get it to the dealership and they will take care of it and inspect the other tires. Hope that helps
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Originally Posted by Ginny C6
Got up this morning to find I had a flat on my left rear, due to a nail. There were no Goodyear dealers open so I went to Tire Kingdom, where they told me you are not supposed to patch run flats. If there is a nail in the tire it should be replaced. Are they right?
Note that punctures are covered by the Goodyear warranty for 12 months or 2/32 tread wear. If your car falls inside those limits, the repair (or replacement if the tire should prove to be unrepairable) should be absolutely free.
I've had two flats, one repairable, one requiring replacement of the tire, both were done absolutely free by Goodyear under the warranty. I did have to wave the warranty booklet under the nose of one Goodyear Tire store manager. He wanted to charge me for the repair (and then bill Goodyear, double dipping scum).
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Here's a couple of details I failed to say in my original post. I was 200 miles from home this morning, and NO Goodyear dealers in the Ft. Myers area were open. I had no choice (other than driving home at less than 55 mph the whole way) but to let them patch, not plug it. And yes the car is 15 months and 9200 miles old. I'm just wondering if I should replace it now. And BTW, On Star and my GPS sure came in handy! 
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Originally Posted by shopdog
Run, don't walk, away, far away, from this tire store. They don't know how to repair Goodyear EMTs. Goodyear has a specific procedure for repairing punctures in EMTs. Not even all Goodyear dealers are authorized to do it. Call the number in the Goodyear warranty booklet that came with the car. They can give you a list of authorized Goodyear repair centers near you.
Note that punctures are covered by the Goodyear warranty for 12 months or 2/32 tread wear. If your car falls inside those limits, the repair (or replacement if the tire should prove to be unrepairable) should be absolutely free.
I've had two flats, one repairable, one requiring replacement of the tire, both were done absolutely free by Goodyear under the warranty. I did have to wave the warranty booklet under the nose of one Goodyear Tire store manager. He wanted to charge me for the repair (and then bill Goodyear, double dipping scum).
Note that punctures are covered by the Goodyear warranty for 12 months or 2/32 tread wear. If your car falls inside those limits, the repair (or replacement if the tire should prove to be unrepairable) should be absolutely free.
I've had two flats, one repairable, one requiring replacement of the tire, both were done absolutely free by Goodyear under the warranty. I did have to wave the warranty booklet under the nose of one Goodyear Tire store manager. He wanted to charge me for the repair (and then bill Goodyear, double dipping scum).
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Originally Posted by Ginny C6
Here's a couple of details I failed to say in my original post. I was 200 miles from home this morning, and NO Goodyear dealers in the Ft. Myers area were open. I had no choice (other than driving home at less than 55 mph the whole way) but to let them patch, not plug it. And yes the car is 15 months and 9200 miles old. I'm just wondering if I should replace it now. And BTW, On Star and my GPS sure came in handy!
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I was sent to an off brand shop for repair and they would not honor the waranty. I called the 800 number back and they told me to pay for it send them the bill. I did and received my check in about one week. 
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Originally Posted by Ginny C6
Got up this morning to find I had a flat on my left rear, due to a nail. There were no Goodyear dealers open so I went to Tire Kingdom, where they told me you are not supposed to patch run flats. If there is a nail in the tire it should be replaced. Are they right?
Find an EMT certified tech using this tool
http://goodyeardealers.com/
even if it is 30miles away it's worth taking it in. The best part is you can drive it there
I will never allow someone who isn't emt certified to work with my EMTs again - been there.
Hey - how close is that cabin to the Virginia International Raceway??
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Originally Posted by Ginny C6
Here's a couple of details I failed to say in my original post. I was 200 miles from home this morning, and NO Goodyear dealers in the Ft. Myers area were open. I had no choice (other than driving home at less than 55 mph the whole way) but to let them patch, not plug it. And yes the car is 15 months and 9200 miles old. I'm just wondering if I should replace it now. And BTW, On Star and my GPS sure came in handy!
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Originally Posted by Ginny C6
Here's a couple of details I failed to say in my original post. I was 200 miles from home this morning, and NO Goodyear dealers in the Ft. Myers area were open. I had no choice (other than driving home at less than 55 mph the whole way) but to let them patch, not plug it. And yes the car is 15 months and 9200 miles old. I'm just wondering if I should replace it now. And BTW, On Star and my GPS sure came in handy!
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Originally Posted by Wcberry
The correct way and the wrong way to fix a flat.
