So it looks like I have a nail in one of the runflats on my 2008 MCS with 19k miles.

I read reports of places not wanting to plug runflats (the nail is pretty much dead center in the tire, not near the wall). If the shop cannot plug the tire, would it be bad to just replace the one tire (with another tire of the same type)? Of would that throw off the traction control since it will have significantly more tread than the other tires?

Is is ok to replace two at a time (same axle) and not freak out the traction control? Due to $ restrictions, this is probably the route I will take and put the new tires on the front.

Thanks,
Maurtis

 

They will probably take the tire off and patch it from the inside, that is the best tubeless tire repair. There is no good reason that they wouldn't repair it. Call around first, to make sure you get a tire place that will fix it for you.

There is a lot of misinformation out there even among tire stores.

Dave

Dave

 

If you have to replace, I'd feel very uncomfortable doing just one tire unless its pair is really new. Can't think of any real issue with only doing two at a time though, that's what I usually do.

 

RF's are NOT suppposed to be repaired if driven on flat. Perfect time to get a full set of smooth riding non-runflats like the tires listed in my sig. We gained 3 MPG to boot.

2 weeks after getting them we got an aluminum nail in the shoulder and had to replace even a non-runflat. Good to have road hazard (Discount Tire).

Related thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...on-to-get.html

 

Tirerack does offer shaving to match your opposing tire's tread depth, z$25 per tire, otherwise, a pair, and placed in the rear is your safest bet!

Alex

 

It has been my experience that normal tread repairs on a RF are no different than on a regular tire. Ive had a few of them plugged and have never had any hint of a problem.

 

I think it depends on how many miles you've run on that runflat minus its air. If not far a repair is certainly doable.

 

Thanks all. I do not know about the previous owner, but it has not been too low on air while in my care. Hopefully it is patchable. I will check with Discount Tire up the road, and if they can't patch it I'll go for two new then since the tread is quite low.

Thanks!
Maurtis

 

DYNAPLUG http://www.dynaplug.com/

fix it yourself for a couple of bucks

I've driven a run flat ten thousand miles after a DYNAPLUG repair for a simple nail

'dis ain't rocket science . . .

 

This is true. According to Goodyear (which is the brand I have), there is no reason their runflats can't be repaired as long as you haven't driven "too far" with it flat. What accounts for "too far" however wasn't specified. Basically, if the sidewalls are compromised ...

I had a flat that couldn't be repaired - sidewall damage. I only replaced that tire and it wore very unevenly and also caused more wear on the opposing tire according to the dealer. I just got them both replaced at the dealer. As long as you replace the opposing tire, it should be fine is what I was told. So replace both front or both back, never one, but you don't have to replace all four.

 

Discount Tire took out the nail and patched the tire for free, so hopefully I can get through the end of the year on this set before replacing them.

I like the idea of the Dynaplug, I am going to have to get a kit for the trunk. Thanks!

 

No disrespect meant to Tire Rack, but I have always been treated very well by Discount Tire here in town.

Glad it worked out for you.

 

X 2.... And Discount Tire does price match....

 

What am I missing here, he went to Discount Tire!

Dave