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Originally Posted by Roundown
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Ummm, what? No it's not. The whole point of rft is so you don't have a blowout on the highway and can safely drive a few more miles at speed and pull over.
If you get a puncture on a rft and drive on it to it's limit, chances are it'll be trashed. You're getting a new tire as a result regardless. No different than a non-run flat
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I wouldn't say it's not.. the reasons you mentioned above is also true, but having a RFT also eliminates the need for a jack and a spare tire. These tires can be driven for a long distance without damage. Had a friend who had an puncture incident and drove to the nearest tire center to repair plug the RFTs. |
Most tire manufacturers make clear that RFT should not be repaired.
Would recommend picking up the OEM compressor/sealant kit. It's purportedly TPMS-friendly and is what BMW supplies with most M-cars (that do not run RFTs). |
I think most already know that however lots have ignored that and repaired their tires including myself without any issues.