pluging runflat

Mu5e · 09-01-2016, 09:07 PM

I know its been discussed, so it comes down to if it's on the side, you don't want to plug, if its in the center - you could.

I went to Firestone, they said they could plug runflat, if there is no fine print on the tire. But there was (Pirelli saying they don't recommend repairing or something), so they chicken out.
I'll try Les Schwab tomorrow. What if no luck with Les Shwab?

Other thing, how to plug? You can patch it from inside, put mushroom plug from inside, plug from outside, etc.

Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season Run Flat
255/50 R19 107H M+s

artem123 · 09-01-2016, 09:36 PM

Just go to any indie mechanic and get it plugged for $10. Move on with your life. )

Mu5e · 09-01-2016, 09:54 PM

I'm not sure how to google indie tire service

artem123 · 09-01-2016, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mu5e

I'm not sure how to google indie tire service

Independent mechanic.

r33_RGSport · 09-01-2016, 11:03 PM

If you are handy enough, they are DIY-able.
You just need to have compressor and the plug kit from Autoparts Store.
Every each of my cars, I have those plug kit. Very easy to do, happened to my E60 BMW, luckily it was the front tire. So I can do it on the spot, just full turn on the steering wheel and plug away.

kanvas · 09-01-2016, 11:08 PM

Patch from inside will work.

Kzang · 09-02-2016, 09:41 AM

1. YouTube.com
2. Search "how to fix a flat tire with a plug"

3....

alphaod · 09-03-2016, 02:04 PM

Believe the "official" version is you need to both plug and patch it from inside.

r33_RGSport · 09-03-2016, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaod

Believe the "official" version is you need to both plug and patch it from inside.

No, it is either or.
Plug is the new way to fix nailed tire.
Cheaper and more efficient way.
The patch is an old school way, where you need to dismount the tire, sand the inner surface of the tire, glue, patch, and wait for it to dry before remount. Sometime it may require some clamping and heating to get the patch to cure faster and stays in place.

Mu5e · 09-03-2016, 04:35 PM

ok, I did patch it for $20
The other place offered plugging for free, but its kind of sketchy. Patch sounds more solid

alphaod · 09-04-2016, 02:02 AM

I always do both. The hole is basically cleaned up with the plug and the patch makes it solid on the inside.

stewy604 · 09-06-2016, 10:38 AM

^^^ This is common practice. I'm not sure I'd trust just the plugs. I carry a plug kit and 12v compressor for emergencies, but I'd always do the inner patch for a permanent fix.

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alphaod Mmmmm… 1152 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	Believe the "official" version is you need to both plug and patch it from inside.
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Mu5e Private 17 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	ok, I did patch it for $20 The other place offered plugging for free, but its kind of sketchy. Patch sounds more solid
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1152 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	I always do both. The hole is basically cleaned up with the plug and the patch makes it solid on the inside.
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	^^^ This is common practice. I'm not sure I'd trust just the plugs. I carry a plug kit and 12v compressor for emergencies, but I'd always do the inner patch for a permanent fix. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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