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Originally Posted by Snake Pliskin
Had my first run flat puncture today.
Large piece of sharp plastic (could see it was it was sticking out by half and inch or so)
Phoned the Dealer and they have said BMW do not suggest repairing puncture on run flats and that you should replace the tyre.
The puncture happened in town today and I went straight round to the local tyre Fit centre and they were able to repair the puncture which was on the flat treaded part of the tyre.
It seams fine and I only travelled about 4 miles with it at 20mph before having it removed.
Does anyone else have experience with this situation ... has anyone had a run flat repaired / or is it a big no no and do I need to get a new one asap.
Appreciate your comments guys.
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Bad luck snake ...
From what I have read, plenty of people have had run-flats repaired.
This might help:
http://www.etyres.co.uk/run-flat-tyres
The risk seems to be that damage may occur to the sidewall of the tyre when it is used at zero or reduced pressure. Because the sidewall is reinforced that damage might not be visible.
I suppose you need to decide for yourself if you are concerned about that risk.