RFT puncture - Can it be repaired? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

GAZ 4442 · 01-31-2013, 01:23 PM

Does anybody know if a RFT puncture can be repaired?

Regards.

AdrianSi · 01-31-2013, 01:28 PM

Yes as per any other radial tyre, so long as you havent actually ran it flat. IF youve run it while very low on pressure or completely flat then it is scrap.

Chrisdc144 · 01-31-2013, 01:33 PM

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

Chrisdc144 · 01-31-2013, 01:33 PM

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

Chrisdc144 · 01-31-2013, 01:33 PM

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

GAZ 4442 · 01-31-2013, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AdrianSi

Yes as per any other radial tyre, so long as you havent actually ran it flat. IF youve run it while very low on pressure or completely flat then it is scrap.

Thanks Adrian, the red warning symbol has just come on about 2hrs ago, do you think I will be ok if I dont use it tonight and get it fixed stright away in the morning?

GAZ 4442 · 01-31-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

Thanks Chris, how much per tyre to fix?

Brycie · 01-31-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

bloody hell thats quite a few punctures

Chrisdc144 · 01-31-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brycie

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Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

bloody hell thats quite a few punctures

bloody phone has tourettes!

Chrisdc144 · 01-31-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that.

chris

Thanks Chris, how much per tyre to fix?

Went to a local tyre place. Think it was Â£10 per tyre.

Chris

rich1068 · 01-31-2013, 02:41 PM

Quite a few places will even tell you it's illegal! Illegal like robbing banks or shooting people. It's not.

The usual conditions apply. If it's near the sidewall then it's a no go. And RFTs aren't really designed to be taken off and on wheels. The fitter needs to be careful. Removing the tyre from the wheel can cause damage to the inside of the sidewall.

GAZ 4442 · 01-31-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisdc144

Went to a local tyre place. Think it was Â£10 per tyre.

Chris

Thanks Chris

GAZ 4442 · 01-31-2013, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1068

Quite a few places will even tell you it's illegal! Illegal like robbing banks or shooting people. It's not.

The usual conditions apply. If it's near the sidewall then it's a no go. And RFTs aren't really designed to be taken off and on wheels. The fitter needs to be careful. Removing the tyre from the wheel can cause damage to the inside of the sidewall.

Cheers Rich, after reading your comments it looks like it could be a new tyre!?

rich1068 · 01-31-2013, 03:11 PM

If it's in the centre section of the tyre (like non-RFTs) and they get the tyre off without damaging it then you're OK.

E92MP · 01-31-2013, 03:19 PM

I thought they could. But not totally sure, sorry.

GAZ 4442 · 01-31-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1068

If it's in the centre section of the tyre (like non-RFTs) and they get the tyre off without damaging it then you're OK.

Ok thanks Rich - Its going to be a gamble on this I think!! (Have to find somebody to do it yet!!).

GAZ 4442 · 01-31-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by E92MP

I thought they could. But not totally sure, sorry.

Ok thanks anyway.

3Confused3 · 01-31-2013, 03:52 PM

Run my own tyre company it's fine to do as long as in the 3/4 centre tread area and they say the rft should not have traveled more than 50 miles the fitter will know when he removes if it's ok as he will be able to check inside sidewall for any damage due to heat build up,also £10 is the norm

mistryn · 01-31-2013, 04:22 PM

also if when the tyre is removed off the alloy if it has rubber fillings inside its most likely will be scrap as the tyre wall will have worn away

rich1068 · 01-31-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 3Confused3

Run my own tyre company it's fine to do as long as in the 3/4 centre tread area and they say the rft should not have traveled more than 50 miles the fitter will know when he removes if it's ok as he will be able to check inside sidewall for any damage due to heat build up,also £10 is the norm

Post up where you are mate. I'm sure there are some Welsh members who'd be happy to know you'll repair run flats. Better than Kwik-Shite saying no and charging 200 quid for a new one.

3Confused3 · 01-31-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rich1068

Post up where you are mate. I'm sure there are some Welsh members who'd be happy to know you'll repair run flats. Better than Kwik-Shite saying no and charging 200 quid for a new one.

No probs I also sell high quality part worn rft at low prices if any body needs anything let me know
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Morris...65408590152881

Irnbrukid · 01-31-2013, 05:37 PM

Why would they need to remove the tyre if its in the centre. Dont they just 'plug' them not sure of the technical term, but thats what they did to mines.

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01-31-2013, 01:33 PM	#3
Chrisdc144 Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 523i E60 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London, uk Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Yes. I have had 2 tyres repaired as their was a nail in both, right in the centre thread. No problems after that. chris

01-31-2013, 02:41 PM	#11
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,914 iTrader: (0)	Quite a few places will even tell you it's illegal! Illegal like robbing banks or shooting people. It's not. The usual conditions apply. If it's near the sidewall then it's a no go. And RFTs aren't really designed to be taken off and on wheels. The fitter needs to be careful. Removing the tyre from the wheel can cause damage to the inside of the sidewall.

01-31-2013, 03:11 PM	#14
rich1068 Colonel Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,914 iTrader: (0)	If it's in the centre section of the tyre (like non-RFTs) and they get the tyre off without damaging it then you're OK.

01-31-2013, 03:19 PM	#15
E92MP Banned Drives: E92 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cumbria Posts: 113 iTrader: (0)	I thought they could. But not totally sure, sorry.

01-31-2013, 03:52 PM	#18
3Confused3 Private Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	Run my own tyre company it's fine to do as long as in the 3/4 centre tread area and they say the rft should not have traveled more than 50 miles the fitter will know when he removes if it's ok as he will be able to check inside sidewall for any damage due to heat build up,also £10 is the norm

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mistryn Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids Posts: 1,655 iTrader: (7)	also if when the tyre is removed off the alloy if it has rubber fillings inside its most likely will be scrap as the tyre wall will have worn away

01-31-2013, 05:37 PM	#22
Irnbrukid Captain Drives: RepMobile Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 981 iTrader: (0)	Why would they need to remove the tyre if its in the centre. Dont they just 'plug' them not sure of the technical term, but thats what they did to mines.