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Runflats?
I got a flat yesterday (right rear) and drove the car at 53 mph for 14 miles. Then drove the car for another 4 miles at ~35mph in stop and go traffic. I could hear the tire starting to tear apart so I pulled over to check. I could see the inside sidewall starting to rip apart so I called a tow truck to get it the last 3 miles to the tire shop.
The tire that went flat was a GY Eagle F1 Supercar that comes on the 2007 Z51. The tire had been replaced once and only had about ~7000 miles on it.
I thought I would get 50 miles if I stayed under 55 mph. Was I being too cautious by having the car towed after the tire started to tear? Is the tire tearing normal during the 50 miles of driving without air pressure? I guess my assumption was that the tire would pretty much hold up in its normal state until the 50 miles was up.
Anyone else seen this before?
The tire that went flat was a GY Eagle F1 Supercar that comes on the 2007 Z51. The tire had been replaced once and only had about ~7000 miles on it.
I thought I would get 50 miles if I stayed under 55 mph. Was I being too cautious by having the car towed after the tire started to tear? Is the tire tearing normal during the 50 miles of driving without air pressure? I guess my assumption was that the tire would pretty much hold up in its normal state until the 50 miles was up.
Anyone else seen this before?
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I got a flat yesterday (right rear) and drove the car at 53 mph for 14 miles. Then drove the car for another 4 miles at ~35mph in stop and go traffic. I could hear the tire starting to tear apart so I pulled over to check. I could see the inside sidewall starting to rip apart so I called a tow truck to get it the last 3 miles to the tire shop.
Was the tire usable after it was patched???
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So, it is possible to patch a RF.
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Does raise a good question though. Does the 50 miles at 55mph mean that the tyre can be fixed at the end of the journey, or that you'll get to your destination just as the rubber disintegrates?
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I would guess that the 50mi at 55mph assumes a "normal" puncture from a screw or nail. I don't think you can expect the same performace if something more serious happens.
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I got a flat yesterday (right rear) and drove the car at 53 mph for 14 miles. Then drove the car for another 4 miles at ~35mph in stop and go traffic. I could hear the tire starting to tear apart so I pulled over to check. I could see the inside sidewall starting to rip apart so I called a tow truck to get it the last 3 miles to the tire shop.
The tire that went flat was a GY Eagle F1 Supercar that comes on the 2007 Z51. The tire had been replaced once and only had about ~7000 miles on it.
I thought I would get 50 miles if I stayed under 55 mph. Was I being too cautious by having the car towed after the tire started to tear? Is the tire tearing normal during the 50 miles of driving without air pressure? I guess my assumption was that the tire would pretty much hold up in its normal state until the 50 miles was up.
Anyone else seen this before?
The tire that went flat was a GY Eagle F1 Supercar that comes on the 2007 Z51. The tire had been replaced once and only had about ~7000 miles on it.
I thought I would get 50 miles if I stayed under 55 mph. Was I being too cautious by having the car towed after the tire started to tear? Is the tire tearing normal during the 50 miles of driving without air pressure? I guess my assumption was that the tire would pretty much hold up in its normal state until the 50 miles was up.
Anyone else seen this before?
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From: Tulsa OK
Not at first, but after at the 14 mile mark I did. I could not see what caused the flat, but I didn't inspect too long because I thought my runflats would come to my rescue. Unfortunately, only the tow truck rescued me. No damage to the wheel though and I am getting new tires for free so all is good in the long run.
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I hit a pot hole at 65mph in the rain and tore a 1 inch slice where the sidewall meets the tread of the tire ( goodyear supercars f1 emt)
I was 85 miles from home at midnight. I called onstar and asked how far I can travel with zero pressure on front left tire, they said I can go 100 miles at 50mph, I was doing 65mph keeping up with traffic and had no problem getting home. The tire still looked good except for the 1 inch slice, bought new tire next day.
I don't leave home without them.
I was 85 miles from home at midnight. I called onstar and asked how far I can travel with zero pressure on front left tire, they said I can go 100 miles at 50mph, I was doing 65mph keeping up with traffic and had no problem getting home. The tire still looked good except for the 1 inch slice, bought new tire next day.
I don't leave home without them.
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I bought a kit at Target for $19.99, it came with a bottle of slime...
http://www.slime.com/product/122/Sma...S-PDQ/06).html
would not use the slime unless I absolutley had to but the pump was a bargain and as mentioned fits in either of the back compartments with room to spare and plugs into the cig lighter.
http://www.slime.com/product/122/Sma...S-PDQ/06).html
would not use the slime unless I absolutley had to but the pump was a bargain and as mentioned fits in either of the back compartments with room to spare and plugs into the cig lighter.
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You can patch a RF (there are exceptions based on where the breach is located). You should contact GY about a warranty claim. The tire should not have come apart - period - at the speeds you stated.
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Bargain pumps are OK for "emergency" use to keep a slow to medium-slow leaking RF tire inflated enough to enable patching. Any RF that has been driven at speed at zero air pressure will probably need replacing. As said above, it depends. I have been happy with several zero pressure events with my RFs.
As to 12v carry along pumps, I found a very high quality one at Griot's Garage. It runs about $60. It has a 16" cord (mine clips to the battery, the current one they show uses the cig lighter socket). and a 4' hose. The gage is only OK - it is a few lbs off, but I use a large dial gage for final pressure anyway.
I use this pump at the track for tire pressure adjustments. Pumps quickly and seems very solid.
A good 12v pump is essential if you ever go with non-RF tires (patch kit too).
Cheers - Jim
As to 12v carry along pumps, I found a very high quality one at Griot's Garage. It runs about $60. It has a 16" cord (mine clips to the battery, the current one they show uses the cig lighter socket). and a 4' hose. The gage is only OK - it is a few lbs off, but I use a large dial gage for final pressure anyway.
I use this pump at the track for tire pressure adjustments. Pumps quickly and seems very solid.
A good 12v pump is essential if you ever go with non-RF tires (patch kit too).
Cheers - Jim