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      03-09-2015, 08:51 PM   #1
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Angry I've got screwed ...

what you would do?

Repair it or replace it?

BMW recommends NOT to repair run on flats (and they do not do)
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      03-09-2015, 08:55 PM   #2
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LOL. Sadly - just replace it. Not worth the risk with these tires, plus the repair would likely give out when you're miles from a tire shop.
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      03-09-2015, 08:59 PM   #3
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Looks repairable - check manufacturers website for their guidance. Pirelli says don't repair theirs. Some manufacturers allow repair.
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      03-09-2015, 09:01 PM   #4
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Repair it. I've repaired 2 on my e90 when they as <1000 miles and they lasted the life of the tire. If it were closer to the edge I wouldn't, but that looks fine.
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      03-09-2015, 09:04 PM   #5
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I had mine replaced. $800 for one rear tire...Orz
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      03-09-2015, 09:11 PM   #6
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I'm not sure, since it punctured the inner tread rather than the thick outer tread. I don't see any creasing, which is indication of a problem/bad tire if creasing is present. I would ask a good tire shop. The Delinte D8s I have are not marketed as RFTs but they are (not really sure how/why they are marketed as such); I got a thick deformed nail on the very outer tread about 3" to the right of your location in the rear right tire about 8 months ago. It was patched by my local tire shop that had installed my 22s. The tire has not lost air or had any issues whatsoever since then. It only cost me $20.
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      03-09-2015, 09:19 PM   #7
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Have them do the internal patch where they drill out/clean out the hole and put a rubber plug that is attached to a patch that stays internal. It wears at the same rate as the tire and since yours is not on the tread I doubt you will ever have an issue.

It wouldn't hurt the run-flat capability of the tire either.


Worse case is it doesn't hold air and you spend $20 to patch it. But if it does hold that is $400 you save.
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      03-09-2015, 09:23 PM   #8
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Repair Kit link.

You can buy the basic plugs from any auto parts store. I would try DIY, if it does not hold, then patch at tire shop.

If you do the DIY plug, make sure you are fully inflated first as it easier to pull the screw out when there is a lot of pressure inside the tire. Have the plug ready, and insert, twist, pull out, cut out excess with any plier/cutter.
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      03-09-2015, 09:34 PM   #9
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Repair it.. If it was on the sidewall then its a different story.
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      03-09-2015, 10:33 PM   #10
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Repair it. Don't buy that manufacturer telling you to not repair it a RFT.
If the damage is not on the sidewall, you are good to patch.
It is not like you are going to go 100mph+ everyday with that tire where the inner threads of the tire will start falling apart. By the time you do 100mph+ for the x time, you may got pulled over already and spending money for the ticket and spend time in the jail while your car being towed, that's if you didn't hurt anyone.
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Repair it. I've repaired 2 on my e90 when they as &lt;1000 miles and they lasted the life of the tire. If it were closer to the edge I wouldn't, but that looks fine.
This^^^^ Same on my E90's 18" sport wheels
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      03-10-2015, 12:48 AM   #12
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Replace, always to be safe than sorry!
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      03-10-2015, 01:17 AM   #13
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Repair. The worse that can happen is the tire can no longer hold air. Replace it if that happens. The RFT nature of the tire is not catastrophically damaged. The whole premise of a RFT is to be able to ride with little to no air on an extremely rigid carcass. One little repaired screw hole isn't gonna compare to the stresses of running with no air like it was designed to do.
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Have them do the internal patch where they drill out/clean out the hole and put a rubber plug that is attached to a patch that stays internal. It wears at the same rate as the tire and since yours is not on the tread I doubt you will ever have an issue.
+1. However you should also take into account how long you had that screw driving with you... I caught a screw in my RFT just as I was reaching dealership for oil change/etc., so it didn't damage the tire as bad as it could. Patched it up properly, and then test-drove... slowly increasing the speed all the way past 200 km/h. No problems after 7000 km to date.

My rule of thumb with RFTs is simple: if the screw is anywhere near the sidewall and has been exposed to the road (i.e. pressure applied) for a long period of time after the "puncture" - just replace the RFT. Otherwise - patch it properly.
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      03-10-2015, 01:59 AM   #15
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If you don't, just replace the tyre
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      03-10-2015, 03:31 AM   #16
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This depends. It is in the center of the tread so that is good. How large was the penetration? Was it large or "just the tip"? Did you drive many miles w/ low tire message or did you take care of this right away. If you put some miles on the tire w/ low pressure, were you on the highway or in town?

These are all factors. I have plugged and patched(I do both at the same time) dozen's of tires with no issues or concerns. If you were driving on the autobahn then I would consider replacing.

The reason why most shops will not patch a runflat is because running on very low or empty tire will destroy the "runflat" capability. Most drivers have no clue and the shop will not take the risk. My shop repairs my runflats because they know I pay attention to my air pressures. He I have 5 sets of rims and tires for my 2 cars(summer x2, winter x2, track set) and they know I pay attention. Q

You will not have any issues if the puncture was addressed in a timely manner and you did not abuse the tire during the process.
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As others stated if integrity of rubber is ok ( did not drive long at fast speeds) & not side wall, then repairable.
I had nail similar spot near dealer, BMW repaired it for $120 with warning: Repair tire is per customer request, no guarantee,& not liable for any damages incurred by failure. They cleaned the inside area, with grinder, patch. Tire was 2 years old so did not have to consider replacing in pairs.
I would have went to my tire guy but he was closed on Saturday at 4pm.
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      03-10-2015, 06:05 AM   #18
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I have repaired RFs before with no issue after several 1000s of miles. Location is always the key issue.
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      03-10-2015, 06:15 AM   #19
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I had a Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyre screwed in almost the same spot as yours. $20 to get it plugged and drove 40,000km without any issue before it worn out.
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      03-10-2015, 08:59 AM   #20
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Patch it....its fine. The only time you can't/shouldn't repair any tire is if its too close to the sidewall where the flexing would cause the patch to fail.

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Repair.

Unless your ran the tire on very low or zero pressure, repair it... the puncture doesn't appear to be close enough to the sidewall/shoulder of the tire.

I fixed multiple RFT with DIY plug from the autoparts stores and the repairs always lasted.
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      03-17-2015, 10:57 AM   #22
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BMW recommends NOT to repair run on flats (and they do not do)
I just got screwed too! Almost the same exact screw in the same exact spot!! I only have 1500 miles so I'm gonna just repair.
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