|As long as its not a sidewall issue some places will repair RFT tyres. Just need to ask around local garages and see who you might trust to get the tyre off the rim without damaging either the tyre or the rim

 

Ash i had the same thing occur to me however my tyre did not end up losing any air and i drove back to London from Litchfields. i am going to visit Sly at Kaizer who will be repairing the runflat, so they are repairable as long as the puncture is not too close to the sidewall http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/178813-screw-tyre.html

 

Hi


I have just fixed one of the run flats on my 535bmw that had a nail in it because it kept going down. This is fine now, so I would say it can be done on your GTR,The only problem I found was trying to get the tyre off because of the stiff side wall.


Regards mark

 

Dynaplug will sort it and doesn't require removing the tyre. I used it on my Dunlop runflats and it sorted it.

 

Thanks guys......I was starting to feel very depressed at the prospect of having to buy a new tyre....and not having the car on the road for a few days....will try to get it repaired first thing tomorrow......just hope it's not the sidewall!!

Must say, it's timeline this when run flats are very handy....I wouldn't fancy changing a gtr tyre at the roadside!

 

Excuse my crappy ipad typing...I am literate...honest!

 

So what is a Holbein then?:chuckle:

 

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you've driven on a fully deflated tyre, you should really replace it as the sidewalls are likely damaged.
Dynaplug is great, but for when the tyre hasn't fully deflated, or when not driven on.

For Sale section for a tyre that will see you through until the set needs doing?

Protegimus

 

In General I agree that you should get the tyre replaced if totally flat, however, just think of those poor buggers who have opted to go for non rul flat Michelins or Dunlops :wavey:

 

Managed to get it repairef and tyre appears to be absolutely fine.....happy days!

 

Any way you look at it the tyre retains its inflated shape because when fully deflated it is the sidewall supporting it.
As you drive on the fully deflated tyre the sidewall strength and tyre integrity is further compromised.
Both the Bridgestone and Dunlop run flat tyres are of re-inforced sidewall construction.

Protegimus

 

+1 if you have driven on a deflated run flat then risk your life or scrap it

 

Depending on the tread depth you may need to replace both tyres on the same axle.