Run Flats

[bertg]

My Red B Class W246 is almost a year old and at the weekend got my first flat, dirty great nail in it.
Went to Kwik Fit - they wouldn't touch because they are not allowed apparently even though the nail was dead centre!!
Tried indie around the corner, they were only too happy to help. £10.00 well spent.
Anybody else experienced the same thing?

 

[whitenemesis]

From the AA website -

"The construction of run-flat tyres can make it difficult for the repairer to identify any secondary damage. This means that even though Run-flat repair kits are available to the trade, many repairers may be reluctant or simply refuse to repair a puncture in a run-flat tyre."

ROSPA website -

"If a run-flat tyre has been used without internal pressure, then damage can occur to the tyre. The damage may be internal and is not always visible. run-flat tyres that have been used whilst deflated should always be replaced, rather than repaired, if they have suffered damage."

 

[stumpy]

I've had repairs done on mine but many places are reluctant to do so. If the car hasn't been driven far or on zero pressure then I can't see a problem with it. My tyres are around £800 each so I don't want to keep changing them if I don't have to.

 

[television]

I've had repairs done on mine but many places are reluctant to do so. If the car hasn't been driven far or on zero pressure then I can't see a problem with it. My tyres are around £800 each so I don't want to keep changing them if I don't have to.

£800 eeeeech

 

[Frontstep]

More eeeeeeecccchhhhh

 

[Naraic]

I've used KF in the past...but I wanted an oil change last week end...they didn't have 5w35 in stock..ok I said, I'll have 0w40 (because that's what I got last time). No, they said...they will not put in anything other than what the computer says is correct for the car!!

They are getting sticky.

 

[Boxbrownie]

I've used KF in the past...but I wanted an oil change last week end...they didn't have 5w35 in stock..ok I said, I'll have 0w40 (because that's what I got last time). No, they said...they will not put in anything other than what the computer says is correct for the car!!

They are getting sticky.

Well I suppose thats better than them throwing any oil in just because they have it in stock, and as for the tyres seems they just following the rules.

I guess if they didn't we could moan at them

 

[bembo449]

i wouldnt take my merc anywhere near KF ! once a runflat has been 'used' for its purpose , the tyre is effectivily shot , the carbon fibre in the wall construction is not designed for re-use , so replacement is the safest option but obviously if you have a nail in the tyre but it has not deflated , there should be no problem with repairing said tyre OR buy 2 normal tyres across that axle and save all the hassle RF tyes bring , oh and enjoy better ride quality , less road noise too

 

[Boxbrownie]

Read the first post, KF would NOT repair the ROF tyre......it was another tyre dealer that repaired it.
Mind you I wouldn't take anything to KF......not even my wheel barrow!

 

[bembo449]

Read the first post, KF would NOT repair the ROF tyre......it was another tyre dealer that repaired it.
Mind you I wouldn't take anything to KF......not even my wheel barrow!

i wouldnt take your wheel barrow either

 

[Boxbrownie]

i wouldnt take your wheel barrow either

Ah......bugger it........I thought I had my first clue as to where its gone