Can we repair this or not?

LastLong · 04-01-2015, 12:34 AM

Hi everyone,

I have a flat on my RunFlat tire...

Somebody knows if we can repair that or not?

Extern:

Intern:

Hope I can repair this with something

mitch808 · 04-01-2015, 01:30 AM

I don't believe so. Most plugs will only cover up to 1/4" holes, not long tears such as that. A patch would cover that, but the plug in conjunction with, wont be able to fill the void and prevent water from getting into the plys.

Looks like you're getting new tires...

MRV99 · 04-01-2015, 08:19 AM

Anything more than a nail or screw puncture I would not repair it. If it can't be fixed with a plug and a patch, I would pass. That looks like a 1 inch rip in the tread which will have compromised the radials just due to the cut. Tires and brakes are the things that I don't like to mess around with.

mleun481 · 04-01-2015, 08:30 AM

I wouldn't bother. Looks like a good size tear. I just replaced all 4 of my tires on my summer wheels. Got 4 Bridgestones from TireRack. Ordered through Ebates for 3% rebate and Bridgestone has promotional $70 visa prepaid card if you buy 4 new tires before April 30.

P1 · 04-01-2015, 08:50 AM

I would not risk it. A tear like that, who knows what could happen to it next when you're going fast on the motorway one day with your wife and kids in the car.

LastLong · 04-01-2015, 09:11 AM

Thank you all! I will need to buy one used 315/35R20 BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P ...

mleun481 · 04-01-2015, 09:55 AM

Are you changing only that 1 tire? I thought its recommended to change tires on the same axle? I would change both rears, but that's up to you.

LastLong · 04-01-2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mleun481

Are you changing only that 1 tire? I thought its recommended to change tires on the same axle? I would change both rears, but that's up to you.

My four tires are about 9/32, I will find only one tire with about 9/32.

It's okay or should I change both rear anyway?

mitch808 · 04-01-2015, 10:15 AM

Some places can shave a tire down. ;-)

MRV99 · 04-01-2015, 10:32 AM

I would not be worried about a tire measuring 10/32 vs 8/32. There could be an issue is you bought a 10/32 vs 5/32.

mleun481 · 04-01-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LastLong

My four tires are about 9/32, I will find only one tire with about 9/32.

It's okay or should I change both rear anyway?

No, you should be fine with just 1. I was just asking. I believe within 4/32 of an inch of each other and you'll be good.

mleun481 · 04-01-2015, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRV99

I would not be worried about a tire measuring 10/32 vs 8/32. There could be an issue is you bought a 10/32 vs 5/32.

What he said...

LastLong · 04-01-2015, 12:14 PM

Nice! Thank you very much guys!

EPT535i · 04-01-2015, 09:07 PM

That rear tire is almost 600.00 dlls, I had to replace mine cuz of screw that was to close to the edge of the wall.

MRV99 · 04-01-2015, 09:12 PM

Where are you paying $600 for that tire. I can only assume your talking dealer prices. You can get a new rear for around 350.00 at many places.

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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I don't believe so. Most plugs will only cover up to 1/4" holes, not long tears such as that. A patch would cover that, but the plug in conjunction with, wont be able to fill the void and prevent water from getting into the plys. Looks like you're getting new tires...
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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Anything more than a nail or screw puncture I would not repair it. If it can't be fixed with a plug and a patch, I would pass. That looks like a 1 inch rip in the tread which will have compromised the radials just due to the cut. Tires and brakes are the things that I don't like to mess around with. __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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mleun481 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't bother. Looks like a good size tear. I just replaced all 4 of my tires on my summer wheels. Got 4 Bridgestones from TireRack. Ordered through Ebates for 3% rebate and Bridgestone has promotional $70 visa prepaid card if you buy 4 new tires before April 30.
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P1 Lieutenant General 11569 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I would not risk it. A tear like that, who knows what could happen to it next when you're going fast on the motorway one day with your wife and kids in the car.
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LastLong Captain 90 Rep 601 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Thank you all! I will need to buy one used 315/35R20 BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P ... __________________ - 2015 F85 BMW X5M = SOLD - 2012 E70 BMW X5 35i - M Sport = SOLD - 2008 E71 BMW X6 35i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 4.8i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 30si - Sport Pack = SOLD
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mleun481 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Are you changing only that 1 tire? I thought its recommended to change tires on the same axle? I would change both rears, but that's up to you.
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Some places can shave a tire down. ;-)
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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	I would not be worried about a tire measuring 10/32 vs 8/32. There could be an issue is you bought a 10/32 vs 5/32. __________________ 17 M3 ZCP -- 2017 Range Rover Sport SC --RIP-- 12 X5 50i Sport -- 11 M3 DCT -- 2011 X5 50i(Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500
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LastLong Captain 90 Rep 601 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Nice! Thank you very much guys! __________________ - 2015 F85 BMW X5M = SOLD - 2012 E70 BMW X5 35i - M Sport = SOLD - 2008 E71 BMW X6 35i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 4.8i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 30si - Sport Pack = SOLD
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EPT535i Major 57 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: F10 535I Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: EL PASO, TEXAS iTrader: (12)	That rear tire is almost 600.00 dlls, I had to replace mine cuz of screw that was to close to the edge of the wall. __________________ F10 535I ALPINE WHITE MSPORT
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MRV99 Major 254 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 ZCP / 2017 RRS SC Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00]	Where are you paying $600 for that tire. I can only assume your talking dealer prices. You can get a new rear for around 350.00 at many places.
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