2007-10-24 07:15:01 · 11 answers · asked by stu 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is new to me. One day I will look at one to see what they look like inside. I did a quick search and found the link below. From a quick read, it seems they can be repaired, but, it may be different than a plug or patch. I also copied a little as it seem "Michelin" are different from the others.
For travelers who can’t find a shop to fix the tire, Michelin said it could get a PAX tire and wheel delivered to customers in less than 12 hours.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/11/automobiles/11FLATS.html?ex=1331269200&en=7fcf958677c24fce&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
2007-10-24 07:27:04 · answer #1 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a liquid that can be put into your tyres it's called "LinSeal" . Normally it is used on trucks and vehicles that do a lot of work in building sites where punctures are a daily hazard. I have run cars with it for the last 7 years and only had a problem once when the puncture was a gash on the sidewall caused by a broken bottle. When this tyre was removed from the wheel there were five nails/screws in the tyre which I was unaware of as the tyre had lost no pressure.
2016-04-10 02:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still a grey area within the industry.
Because of the potential damage caused by removing the tyre from the rim we have been instructed NOT to repair runflat tyres under any circumstances.
This is down to the construction of the sidewall which is much stiffer than a normal tyre.
Another factor is the speed rating of the tyre. Anything more than a W rated tyre shouldn't be repaired- runflat or not.
To go back to your original question YES they can be repaired, but it is not advised to do so.
Until I can personally guarantee a safe repair I will refrain from repairing them
2007-10-24 09:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by dadseimaj 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My driveway is 1/4 mile long and passes through a field of roofing nails buried up to 1 ft deep. I suffer a lot of flats.
It depends upon the damage. If it's something like a puncture from a roofing nail, you can do a plug (Walmart has a kit for about $5 (about $2 if you already have the tools)). But understand that as the tire heats up and wears down, those plugs will have to be replaced and they don't always wait for an opportune moment to blow out (I was once passing an RV in a tunnel when I suffered a complete blow-out). A plug should never be used as a perminent fix.
If the damage is more of a slash or gash, a plug will not get you by and you WILL have to replace the tire.
2007-10-24 07:30:12 · answer #4 · answered by Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is possible to repair a Run-Flat tire if certain criteria are met. The list of conditions is too long to list here but it does require an internal inspection of the tire. You will just need to take it in to a Run-Flat certified repair facility for proper inspection to be sure if yours is repairable.
2007-10-24 08:51:08 · answer #5 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not usually as you have probably damaged the wall of the tyre which makes it irrepairable .
For safety reasons it is always best to replace a tyre after you have had an incident like this , and what price you and your passengers safety ??!
2007-10-24 07:24:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Technically, yes. It's just that no normal garage is willing to invest the £20,000 needed for the special machine to remove the tyres.
2007-10-24 10:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they can be repaired depending on what is wrong with it. It requires a plug/patch combination for a correct repair
2007-10-24 07:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by cdever5 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
good question >> i have then fitted too.. they are thick walled so i guess they can be plugged the same as a normal tyre, at least i hope so as this can become very exspensive eh
2007-10-24 07:22:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Refer to your tire manufacturer instructions.
2007-10-24 07:25:57 · answer #10 · answered by bobweb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋