2019 ZR1

I called them because they are a Michelin tire dealer. I talked to their tire guy and told him where the nail was and he said no problem bring it in. I have read so many stories about how these tires are a pain in the a$$ to change. The 2 guys had it off and repaired and back on in no time. They used a tool they called a bazooka to get it to set. They even let me come back into the shop while they did everything. All of this and only charged me $10.95. I was so happy that I didn't have to buy a new tire with only 3100 miles on the vehicle. I was also so impressed with the 2 guys that I tipped them $20 bucks each. They said there were cameras everywhere and they weren't allowed to take tips so I crinkled the 2 bills up and through them in their tool boxes and left. Just thought this was good information. Oh they also said they would hook me up with tires when I need them..

jklein7

Are you sure you want to be riding around on a patched tire. What's the patch rated to.

juanvaldez

I try not to exceed 170 on my patched tire.

JackTripper

2019 ZR1

There was a Michelin rep at the store when I was there. He said each tire can have one repair and still obtain it's speed rating. Also Tire rack says the same thing on their website about Michelin run flats. Check it out.

seamus2154

I was having my michelin run flats replaced. Was taking quite a while as they explained how hard the tire was. The tech brought out my old tire off the rim. He was 6'4" and probably 280lbs. He then sits on the tire and it didn't budge! Thats how strong it is structurally. I have a patch on a brand new tire and am not concerned at all after learning the same info as above and seeing that demo.

Redc8z06

Interesting, when I was at Spring Mt they showed us a Michelin tire and explain how Michelin tires are different in that they are real stiff on one side but flexible on the other which is why it's suppose to give a better ride then other run flat type tires.

Bill Dearborn

Yes, the inside sidewall is really stiff while the outside sidewall is like a non run flat tire. That is how they get the tires to handle well and ride better.

Bill

seamus2154

I didn't get that info when I was at Spring Mountain but know they heavily promote Michelin for sponsor reasons. Plus they are a great tire. There is nothing flexible about the Michelin run flats! LOL Thats why so many shops have such a hard time with installs. For some shops its a breeze but that is experience and equipment. They are a superior run flat but non run flat is for ride quality.

I think you may be referring to the different compound on the tread of the tire which is different inside, middle, and outside. That is for handling and grip under performance, not ride quality. Performance.

pewter99

seriously?

every manufacturer has a policy about whether their tire can be repaired....yes it may lose its speed rating but unless your job involves driving your Corvette to work everyday at 100+ mph you will be fine

I posted a list of what each manufacturer suggests or approves a few weeks ago

pewter99

Thank you! we must stop the spread of improper info

2019 ZR1

Acording to Michelin you can repair each tire one time and still obtain the speed rating. That's just for the Michelin run flats. I don't give a **** about other brands. Lol