Nail in my run flat!

XYR03 · 02-15-2008, 02:03 PM

My low tire pressure light came on so i went to the dealer to get it checked out. While inspecting the right front tire there was a nail close to the middle. BMW's asking $460 for tire and labor. Since it was pricy I decided to fill it back up with air and drive it for awhile. lol Air is leaking out slowly but the car is still driveable. Can it be patched?? or am i gonna need to order a new tire soon??? I'll post pics up when i get home from work.

bsamoul · 02-15-2008, 02:05 PM

you dont really want to patch a RFT. you can get a replacement on tirerack and just have someone install it for a lot less than the dealer will do.

GeorgiaTech335coupe · 02-15-2008, 02:06 PM

I've heard of people patching these, although it probably isn't recommended. You can probably get the same tire for a lot cheaper from tirerack.com. This is why I got the $500 tire insurance, I'm getting a tire replaced today and I had 3 tires replaced on my previous 335.

XYR03 · 02-15-2008, 02:06 PM

is there any risks in fixing a run flat??

XYR03 · 02-15-2008, 02:07 PM

the replacement plan is like $700 here little pricy

Joonsup · 02-15-2008, 02:09 PM

i dont think they offer any tire insurance plans in california.

bsamoul · 02-15-2008, 02:11 PM

risks are that the patch wont hold and will tear again. depending on what tire it is, it can throw off your alignment and make your call pull. the light will come on again probably and you'd probably want to dsc and dtc on and not take things fast anymore because its easier to blow out a compromised tire

longhorn35 · 02-15-2008, 02:25 PM

Got the tire warranty with the purcgase of my 2006 e90 and have had 8 tires replaced due to damage... Just had both backs replaced yesterday due to nails...

custeichen · 02-15-2008, 05:26 PM

You can have a runflat repaired if its not a performance tire and if hasn"t damaged the sidewall. Firestone has plugged two of my Bridgestones on my non-sport sedan. I got another alarm today. One tire is about 3 psi low so I"ll pump it and see what it does.

juanccgg · 02-15-2008, 06:13 PM

Yes, you can patch them as long as is not too close to the side wall.
America's Tire has patched two of my runflats.

And if you want to pay less don't go to the dealer.
One of my runflats could not be fixed and the dealer wanted $80 more.

777ER · 02-15-2008, 06:22 PM

Guys it's not a big deal. A patch installed from the inside of the tire is the best option other than a replacement.

Sure you can plug it from the outside but I wouldn't drive high speeds for extended time.

The downside? mose tire shops charge extra to remove and reinstall a runflat tire due to stiffer sidewalls.

SantaClawz · 02-15-2008, 07:17 PM

i had a RFT patched 2 days ago, and it exploded on me on the 101 freeway.

Grumpa72 · 02-15-2008, 08:52 PM

I had a flat on a non-RFt and I had the tire pulled off of the rim. The shop put a plug in it and a patch on it. I drove that tire for 20000+ miles without issue. I have read where some shops won't patch a RFT and others will. I wonder if there is an increased level of difficulty in removing a RFT from the rim? After all, the tread, but not the sidewall, should be the same on a RFT and non-RFT so I don't see any reason why you can't fix one.

theblackmamba · 02-15-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorn35

Got the tire warranty with the purcgase of my 2006 e90 and have had 8 tires replaced due to damage... Just had both backs replaced yesterday due to nails...

Sounds like you work at a nail factory..

gundamfans · 02-15-2008, 11:11 PM

I had a nail in my tire 3-4 weeks ago, but because I have tire warranty, so i replaced it totally. I don't think you can patch though. And with RFT's, you can drive for another 100 miles.

AltecBX · 02-16-2008, 12:00 AM

Just patched my RFT Continental today. No problem. I put it to 120 for 45 sec straight, then took a curb at 70mph with no problem. Feels the same. As long as you don't get another nail or flat in that same tire, your tire will be good. I though the same thing you did, should I go to dealer. Mines was a bolt, not a nail, three times thicker than yours and it patched up just fine. Don't put a plug as high speeds or heavy loads will likely leak again through the hole. If it's your sidewall, then the tire is no good. That's the whole reason you have a RFT, the sidewalls. Order a new tire from tirerack or a discount tire store and install it yourself at a local tire shop. Patch it from the inside, then re-balance the wheel. Save your money and then replace both rear or fronts when treads are showing their age.

sandyeggo325i · 02-16-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joonsup

i dont think they offer any tire insurance plans in california.

i have it from brecht bmw here in san diego......about $700 if i remember correctly.

woody2223 · 02-16-2008, 11:10 AM

I bought this insurance for my tires for $700 when I bought my car. So whenever I get a puncture I just take it in and they throw a new one on there.

e90fanatic · 02-16-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XYR03

My low tire pressure light came on so i went to the dealer to get it checked out. While inspecting the right front tire there was a nail close to the middle. BMW's asking $460 for tire and labor. Since it was pricy I decided to fill it back up with air and drive it for awhile. lol Air is leaking out slowly but the car is still driveable. Can it be patched?? or am i gonna need to order a new tire soon??? I'll post pics up when i get home from work.

get tire/wheel insurance. Recently I got nail in my tire as well. $450!! All covered! Then yesterday, I got vibrations on the wheel (very mild) and they told me I got 2 bent rims on the passenger side! $1000!!! All covered! Best of all it's only $520 for the policy! If you live in an area that has a lot of holes on the road (that'll all states in the US), insurance is the best thing you can buy.

bmwesabi · 02-16-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90fanatic

get tire/wheel insurance. Recently I got nail in my tire as well. $450!! All covered! Then yesterday, I got vibrations on the wheel (very mild) and they told me I got 2 bent rims on the passenger side! $1000!!! All covered! Best of all it's only $520 for the policy! If you live in an area that has a lot of holes on the road (that'll all states in the US), insurance is the best thing you can buy.

Where do you buy tire insurance? From the vendor? I had three tires replaced today. I went from bridgestone to continental. Big difference!

e90fanatic · 02-16-2008, 09:05 PM

twinkidneygrill.com

you can get it now if you'd like. coupon code "fest"

mayno · 02-17-2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XYR03

My low tire pressure light came on so i went to the dealer to get it checked out. While inspecting the right front tire there was a nail close to the middle. BMW's asking $460 for tire and labor. Since it was pricy I decided to fill it back up with air and drive it for awhile. lol Air is leaking out slowly but the car is still driveable. Can it be patched?? or am i gonna need to order a new tire soon??? I'll post pics up when i get home from work.

just patch it...don't listen to others who says you're not suppose to patch RFTs...nonsense. as long as it's not too close to the sidewall you're fine.

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bsamoul Major General 165 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	you dont really want to patch a RFT. you can get a replacement on tirerack and just have someone install it for a lot less than the dealer will do. __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
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GeorgiaTech335coupe Lieutenant Colonel 76 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: Black BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I've heard of people patching these, although it probably isn't recommended. You can probably get the same tire for a lot cheaper from tirerack.com. This is why I got the $500 tire insurance, I'm getting a tire replaced today and I had 3 tires replaced on my previous 335.
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XYR03 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,675 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (6)	is there any risks in fixing a run flat?? __________________ [SIGPIC]2015-Cayman S (Can't leave bimmerpost) 2009-E92 M3 2005-E46 M3 1998-E36 M3 2007-E92 328i[/SIGPIC]
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XYR03 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,675 Posts Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (6)	the replacement plan is like $700 here little pricy __________________ [SIGPIC]2015-Cayman S (Can't leave bimmerpost) 2009-E92 M3 2005-E46 M3 1998-E36 M3 2007-E92 328i[/SIGPIC]
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Joonsup Lieutenant General 322 Rep 17,316 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E30 325i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.50]	i dont think they offer any tire insurance plans in california.
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bsamoul Major General 165 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	risks are that the patch wont hold and will tear again. depending on what tire it is, it can throw off your alignment and make your call pull. the light will come on again probably and you'd probably want to dsc and dtc on and not take things fast anymore because its easier to blow out a compromised tire __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
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longhorn35 Longhorn Fanatic 6 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2009 328i Sedan Join Date: May 2006 Location: McKinney, Texas iTrader: (0)	Got the tire warranty with the purcgase of my 2006 e90 and have had 8 tires replaced due to damage... Just had both backs replaced yesterday due to nails...
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custeichen New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 335i Alpine White Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	You can have a runflat repaired if its not a performance tire and if hasn"t damaged the sidewall. Firestone has plugged two of my Bridgestones on my non-sport sedan. I got another alarm today. One tire is about 3 psi low so I"ll pump it and see what it does.
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juanccgg Private 6 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Yes, you can patch them as long as is not too close to the side wall. America's Tire has patched two of my runflats. And if you want to pay less don't go to the dealer. One of my runflats could not be fixed and the dealer wanted $80 more.
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777ER Lieutenant 36 Rep 561 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	Guys it's not a big deal. A patch installed from the inside of the tire is the best option other than a replacement. Sure you can plug it from the outside but I wouldn't drive high speeds for extended time. The downside? mose tire shops charge extra to remove and reinstall a runflat tire due to stiffer sidewalls. __________________ -Chris 2007 Montego Blue 328xi Sedan \| Poplar trim \| Steptronic \| Cold Package \| Power front seats w/memory \| Xenon Adaptive Headlights \| PDC \| 2008 Plate LED's \| PBX \| LUX v5.2
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SantaClawz First Lieutenant 18 Rep 300 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ventura iTrader: (2)	i had a RFT patched 2 days ago, and it exploded on me on the 101 freeway. __________________ ROLLING STOCK
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Grumpa72 Private First Class 1 Rep 151 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moon Township, PA iTrader: (0)	I had a flat on a non-RFt and I had the tire pulled off of the rim. The shop put a plug in it and a patch on it. I drove that tire for 20000+ miles without issue. I have read where some shops won't patch a RFT and others will. I wonder if there is an increased level of difficulty in removing a RFT from the rim? After all, the tread, but not the sidewall, should be the same on a RFT and non-RFT so I don't see any reason why you can't fix one.
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gundamfans First Lieutenant 13 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA - Nashville, TN; Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	I had a nail in my tire 3-4 weeks ago, but because I have tire warranty, so i replaced it totally. I don't think you can patch though. And with RFT's, you can drive for another 100 miles. __________________ 2007 E90 335i\|6MT\|Sapphire Black Metallic\|Black Leather\|Aluminum Trim\|ZSP\|ZPP\|CWP\|Aluminum Pedals\|M-Aero Kit\|Blackline Tailights\|E46 ZHP Knob\|Euro Foglight Switch\|M-Sport Perforated Leather steering wheel\|M-Sport Perforated E-Brake\|Front Carbon Fibre Splitter Kit\|BMW Performance 19" Wheels\|Meisterschaft Touring Exhaust Full Cat-Back System
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AltecBX Colonel 324 Rep 2,663 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi Sedan; BMW M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00] 2007 BMW 335Xi [0.00]	Just patched my RFT Continental today. No problem. I put it to 120 for 45 sec straight, then took a curb at 70mph with no problem. Feels the same. As long as you don't get another nail or flat in that same tire, your tire will be good. I though the same thing you did, should I go to dealer. Mines was a bolt, not a nail, three times thicker than yours and it patched up just fine. Don't put a plug as high speeds or heavy loads will likely leak again through the hole. If it's your sidewall, then the tire is no good. That's the whole reason you have a RFT, the sidewalls. Order a new tire from tirerack or a discount tire store and install it yourself at a local tire shop. Patch it from the inside, then re-balance the wheel. Save your money and then replace both rear or fronts when treads are showing their age.
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