run flat patch
Drifting
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From: North Carolina
I got a nail in mine and the shop told me that it is now illegal to patch a runflat. Since I knew I that I was not going to go with runflats again, i went ahead and bit the bullet and ordered BFG NT's. They should arrive at the end of the week. If I were you, I wouldn't take a chance.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
Run flats can be patched, not plugged (although they do fine w/a plug). Only some ins carriers don't allow it.
We have like new 19" runflats in stock for $100 each if you need a spare (it will need a patch as these all have a nail or screw in the tread)
We have like new 19" runflats in stock for $100 each if you need a spare (it will need a patch as these all have a nail or screw in the tread)
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Actually, it is both. The patch with an integral plug is inserted from the inside with the plug being pulled through the hole
Le Mans Master
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From: Bradenton FLORIDA
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Safety Car
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From: Mililani HI
I just picked up a roofing nail and it was on a Sunday where all repair shops were closed. Since I had a plug kit which I have for conventional tires, I plugged the GY run-flats, I took the car out on a cruise and even did a high speed run with no problems.
It is correct that due to liability some tire shops just flatly refuse to fix a flat tire.
It is correct that due to liability some tire shops just flatly refuse to fix a flat tire.
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From: Lakewood Ranch, FL
I just picked up a roofing nail and it was on a Sunday where all repair shops were closed. Since I had a plug kit which I have for conventional tires, I plugged the GY run-flats, I took the car out on a cruise and even did a high speed run with no problems.
It is correct that due to liability some tire shops just flatly refuse to fix a flat tire.
It is correct that due to liability some tire shops just flatly refuse to fix a flat tire.
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Mililani HI
Past 1 year (June) tire with only 7800 miles on them. I removed the tire checked the plug no leaking, will keep monitoring. Tire held up at 160 mph.
Once the rear tires wear out I will be switching to conventional tires.
Once the rear tires wear out I will be switching to conventional tires.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: USA
Buy a NAPA Tire Repair Kit #710-1028 and plug the tire youself. I have plugged road race tires with it and driven them up to 210 MPH. I have a plug in one of my rear C6Z tires now that has been in for about 6,000 miles. The kit has a gun in it and a mushroom plug so the air in the tire seals the plug. The gun puts the plug into the tire and when you pull the gun out the plug stays in. Cut as much rubber off of the plug as you can and you are ready to air up and go!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: FL
I have had 2 different incidents on the same tire...local GY store did a excellent job with both plug/patch repairs. Both under GY warrant, total cost $ 0 !!
Safety Car
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From: Mililani HI
Buy a plug repair kit for less then $10.00 and as long as you have an air compressor you are good for most tire repairs, unless it is sidewall damage.
Without that kit my car would have been down for over a day and then be at the mercy of GY.
Without that kit my car would have been down for over a day and then be at the mercy of GY.
