Repair Goodyear Run Flat

[KrnrKick]

Picked up a screw in my run flat - any shops NE Phila or Willow Grove area you can recommend for repair?

[C5pilot]

Try Eppies, one of our club sponsors.

Eppie's Discount Tire & Auto
9409 Bustleton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115-4301
(215) 464-8200

[carboman]

I've plugged run flats on several cars that i've detailed with no problems. It's easy and you can pick up a kit for ten bucks at any auto parts place. I keep a kit and 12V pump in my cars.

[Glennm27]

In case you were wondering, there is nothing different about repairing a run-flat opposed to a non runflat......

[FOGE1650]

Southampton Goodyear

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TONY

[Tony B.96LT4]

A patch is needed on the inside of the tire for a proper repair.

[Rick and Arleen Ball]

A patch is needed on the inside of the tire for a proper repair.
I agree with Tony.
A plug is a good temporary fix, but a patch inside is also needed. I was told this by a Goodyear dealer.

[carboman]

I agree with Tony.
A plug is a good temporary fix, but a patch inside is also needed. I was told this by a Goodyear dealer.

I'm not surprised the dealer said that. Funny thing is, last time I took a run flat to a Goodyear dealer for repair, I could clearly see all they did was plug the tire and cut the excess plug off at the tread. And of course charge me $45 for 5 mins of effort and 30 mins of waiting.

I would never plug anything larger than a small screw or nail hole nor would I suggest plugging anything that's anywhere near the side wall of a tire, run flat or not. But...... I've probably plugged dozens of tires over the years with no ill effects.

One word of caution, some/many road racing/track day tech inspections mention that repaired tires (plug, patch, etc) are not allowed on the track.

Either way, I'd still suggest keeping a plug kit and pump on board in case of emergency.

[Tony B.96LT4]

Mark, I totally agree about the emergency tire repair kit. I carry one in my car. More for other people who don't have runflats than for me.

[C5pilot]

Goodyear Speed-Rated Tire Repair Limits
II. DETAILED POLICY - Puncture Repair of Goodyear Speed-Rated Tires

The puncture must be confined to the tread area only.
(See "Repair Area", item III-B).

Restrictions on the number and size of repairs must be followed.
(See "Puncture Repair Limits" table, item III-C).

A detailed repair procedure must be followed.
(See "Repair Procedure", item III-E).

A Goodyear speed-rated new tire repaired in strict accordance with items II-A, B & C, will retain its speed rating.

III. REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR SPEED-RATED TIRES

GENERAL
The objective of the puncture repair is to seal the tire against loss of inflation pressure and to prevent damage to the carcass from moisture. In all puncture repairs approved by Goodyear, the hole must be filled with a plug, and a patch covering the hole must be applied according to repair material manufacturer instructions to the inside of the tire. Never repair tires which are worn below 2/32" tread depth.

NOTE: No tire is to be repaired without first being removed from the rim.

REPAIR AREA
Repairing is limited to the tread area only within the outside grooves. No repairs are allowed in the tread area beyond the outside grooves or sidewall.

PUNCTURE REPAIR LIMITS
TIRE SPEED...............MAX. NUMBER...........MAX REPAIR
(SPEED SYMBOL)................................. ....DIAMETER
130 mph and over ...........1......................1/4 in. (6mm)
(H, V, Z) Goodyear Speed-Rated Tire Repair Limits
II. DETAILED POLICY - Puncture Repair of Goodyear Speed-Rated Tires

The puncture must be confined to the tread area only.
(See "Repair Area", item III-B).

Restrictions on the number and size of repairs must be followed.
(See "Puncture Repair Limits" table, item III-C).

A detailed repair procedure must be followed.
(See "Repair Procedure", item III-E).

A Goodyear speed-rated new tire repaired in strict accordance with items II-A, B & C, will retain its speed rating.

III. REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR SPEED-RATED TIRES

GENERAL
The objective of the puncture repair is to seal the tire against loss of inflation pressure and to prevent damage to the carcass from moisture. In all puncture repairs approved by Goodyear, the hole must be filled with a plug, and a patch covering the hole must be applied according to repair material manufacturer instructions to the inside of the tire. Never repair tires which are worn below 2/32" tread depth.

NOTE: No tire is to be repaired without first being removed from the rim.

REPAIR AREA
Repairing is limited to the tread area only within the outside grooves. No repairs are allowed in the tread area beyond the outside grooves or sidewall.

PUNCTURE REPAIR LIMITS
TIRE SPEED...............MAX. NUMBER...........MAX REPAIR
(SPEED SYMBOL)................................. ....DIAMETER
130 mph and over ...........1......................1/4 in. (6mm)
(H, V, Z)

IMO, if you're going to race I'd replace the tire because once the steel belts are compromised, all bets are off. That being said, they used to have a combination plug/patch for run flat repairs. I don't know if they still use them. When I got a flat on my 07, this is what the dealer used. The tire is still on the car and doesn't leak. But I always changed to DRs to race.

This is what they look like...
http://www.i-car.com/graphics/about_icar/current_events/advantage/2002/online_advantge_0218/full_size/fig_3.jpg

[KrnrKick]

Thanks guys - wound up taking to Goodyear dealer who took tire off, patched inside and plugged. Figured this to be a little more piece of mind than me just plugging the hole