[Davebrazz]

I got my run flat patched by the chevy dealer at about 5,000 miles. I'm at over 13,000 now and have had no problems whatsoever.

[MrNoMercy]

As for the comment about the speed rating. Different brands have different rules. I think Perrelli states they will not guarantee the speed rating of a patched tire. Other brands say that you will go down one or two ratings if it's patched. It's manufacturer specific. I have a tire protection plan on my SS that covers my wheels and tires. It's already paid for itself as I have had two blowouts from a pothole and a flat.

This is why I do not do the protection plans from discount tire direct or Tire Rack. I had a flat in my S550 mustang and when I called in to get a new tire I was told no because it could be patched... the rep told me that even though Perrelli would not cover the speed rating that I "should not be going that fast anyway".

[WVaSS]

Run-Flat Tire plug update:
My wife and I have been on a long trip. Early morning on day one, I ran over some debris, LR tire deflated almost immediately. Luckily at an exit ramp I pulled off, found the hole, unloaded the trunk, got the plug kit and mini compressor out. Plugged the tire (with it still on the car no damn jack) and back on the road in twenty minutes. Over 1500 miles since roadside repair, no issues whatsoever. I just may have changed my opinion on Run-Flats as I suspect a conventional tire would've been too damaged by the time I'd managed to get safely off the road.

[TJay74]

Yeah the crap that tire shops and dealer pull with "run flats cant be patched" when GY states on their site that the tires can be patched just fine.

[activepat]

Take the patch. No chanced of a blow out if the tire is up to pressure. The problem could arise if it goes totally flat.

Originally Posted by TimeHater24

So i get in my car this morning, and see that my passenger front tire is at 3PSI, I turn the wheel and get out of the car.... sure enough a screw in the tire.

I have 1100 miles on the car, and didn't get any type of road hazard warranty. What is everyone's opinion on just getting the tire patched? I called a few places and some wont do it at all, one place advised against it. and one place ( a goodyear center ) said bring it by, and we'll patch it.

so what should I do? Take the free patch from goodyear, or buy a new tire for 345.00 ?

[SomeGeoffGuy]

I would just make sure you go somewhere that will remove the tire and patch it from the inside. Plugging it from the outside works and can last as long as the tire, but an inside patch is much more reliable.

-Geoff

[mlee]

Originally Posted by SomeGeoffGuy

I would just make sure you go somewhere that will remove the tire and patch it from the inside. Plugging it from the outside works and can last as long as the tire, but an inside patch is much more reliable.

-Geoff

^^^this... plugs from the outside wear with the tire and eventually leak. They also make the hole bigger, especially after they ream them out. Stupid concept.

A plug/patch from the inside works excellent and will last forever.

Another thing about patching.. is your tire is not going to just blow out. It will most likely develop a slow leak that TPMS will catch before anything bad happens.

[Rock-It Man]

Patching from the inside is best, but tire shops are getting ridiculous about how far from the edge your puncture has to be.

I have had many tires plugged from the outside, by old school gas station guys, that lasted for years after that.

So DIY or go to a grubby old gas station.

[SomeGeoffGuy]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Patching from the inside is best, but tire shops are getting ridiculous about how far from the edge your puncture has to be.

I have had many tires plugged from the outside, by old school gas station guys, that lasted for years after that.

So DIY or go to a grubby old gas station.

Yea, usually the more local a place is, the more likely they will patch it. Belle and Discount won't even patch a nail hole if it is in the outside tread. Any excuse to sell you a new tire.

-Geoff

[WVaSS]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Patching from the inside is best, but tire shops are getting ridiculous about how far from the edge your puncture has to be.

I have had many tires plugged from the outside, by old school gas station guys, that lasted for years after that.

So DIY or go to a grubby old gas station.

Agreed. I've literally driven multiple tires plugged from the outside for thousands of miles with not a single failure. I'm not saying plugged and patched from the inside isn't better (I've never had one that was repaired using that method to fail either). But external plugs work just fine, if done properly.

[Curr]

Add me to the "compressor and plug kit in the trunk" list. Run flats or not, always good to have.

[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by mlee

^^^this... plugs from the outside wear with the tire and eventually leak. They also make the hole bigger, especially after they ream them out.

Done with a little care and understanding about what it is you're doing, plugs from the outside can be completely reliable. I've never had any of mine leak, including the one that saw track time and speeds up to about 125 mph (I know for a fact that I was running that plugged tire when my avatar picture was taken).

Now I do work a little cement down into the hole before inserting the plug - this lubricates the inside of the hole and makes it easier to push the plug through, and I strongly suspect makes for a more reliable bond as well.

If I had a tire machine, I'd patch from the inside.

Stupid concept.

Stupid tire guys, maybe the same guys who don't understand how to measure wheels for dynamic balancing if it's not a standard situation pictured on the machine.


Norm

[ctrlz]

Originally Posted by Curr

Add me to the "compressor and plug kit in the trunk" list. Run flats or not, always good to have.

Please explain to me how this is enough. I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I have never been able to plug a tire while it was still on the car. So I would think you also need a crossbar (or breaker bar), jack, and probably some soapy water. I have had screws and nails go in where the head has broken off. These punctures can be hard to find without bubbles. And add some needle nose pliers to the list to pull out whatever is in the hole.

[SomeGeoffGuy]

Originally Posted by ctrlz

Please explain to me how this is enough. I'm not trying to be a jerk, but I have never been able to plug a tire while it was still on the car. So I would think you also need a crossbar (or breaker bar), jack, and probably some soapy water. I have had screws and nails go in where the head has broken off. These punctures can be hard to find without bubbles. And add some needle nose pliers to the list to pull out whatever is in the hole.

I patch tires on the car all the time (my cars are like shop vacs when it comes to picking up nails - lucky me!). Once I patched one on my motorcycle and got back on the road because I also had a can of fix a flat. Yea, you can't get them all, but getting half is better than being stranded. I always carry a patch kit too.

-Geoff