Run flat tyre repair

Tyre manufacturers advise not to repair these tyre models for a very important reason. Thanks to their reinforced design, it can be difficult to spot any secondary damage that has occurred as a result of a puncture. Bush Tyres will endevour to repair ALL run flat tyres according to the latest British Standard BSAU159.

In cases where manufacturers do not recomend the repair of run flat tyres and a repair is carried out, the manufacturers warranty will no longer be valid. Can run flat tyres be repaired?

What is a run flat tyre? How do you repair a run flat tyre? Can you get a puncture in a run flat tyre? In case of any doubt, it is recommended that the tyre is should not be fixed.

Run-flat tyres have either a reinforced sidewall or additional internal structure to support the tyre in a deflated condition. If you do get a puncture in a run-flat tyre you might not notice, particularly on a motorway, because the ride quality will be very similar to normal.

This is why run-flat tyres are always fitted together with a tyre pressure monitoring system.

In line with most leading tyre retailers, National Tyres will not repair a run flat tyre following a puncture. Most manufacturers advise against repairing run flat tyres. The proper way to have a flat tire repaired is to fill the puncture hole from the inside, then apply a patch on top of the repair. Do not have your tire plugged.

Yes you can have a run flat repaired. I went through a bad patch last year (whilst a new housing estate was going up nearby) picking up a puncture every month on average (accross diff cars). The majority of manufacturers advise against repairing Run Flat tyres, as the integrity of the tyre may have been compromised if driven on.

Can I switch between Run Flat and conventional tyres ? Run Flat tyres can be purchased online from ATS Euromaster and fitted at one of our service centres around the UK. Puncture Repair Near Me. If you have a tyre puncture and require a repair please book in for a free tyre safety check, where one of our experts will test to ensure that your tyre is safe for repair.

If your tyre meets the requirements for a safe puncture repair then the cost is £per tyre. This cost includes fitting, new valve and wheel.

Run - flat tire repair procedures recommended by the U. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) are the same for both run - flat and non- run - flat tires. USTMA does preface that by advising vehicle owners to consult the tire manufacturer for its repair policy an if applicable, recommended repair procedures.

Many leading tyre manufacturers such as Bridgestone, Continental and Michelin do not recommend repairing a run flat. The reinforced design of run flats makes it difficult to spot any extra damage that has occurred because of a puncture, so once the tyre has been damage the strength of the tyre has been compromised.

We can repair a puncture if: The puncture is within the central three-quarters of the tyre. The tyre’s tread depth is over the legal minimum of 1. There is no evidence of a previous repair around the puncture. If you have suffered a puncture or your tyre is slowly losing pressure, book a puncture repair and our technicians will inspect the tyre to see if a repair is suitable.

Excludes run flat tyres. Runflat tyres have reinforced sidewalls which means they can be driven on for a short time after picking up a puncture allowing you to travel to safety or to your nearest tyre fitter.

Unfortunately we are unable to repair runflat tyres. Some manufacturers specify what sort of damage to a run - flat can be repaired. How we repair a punctured or flat tyre Before every puncture repair, we check for secondary damage including deformed bead wires, rubber or tread separations, deterioration caused by grease or corrosive fluid (or age), marking of the interior rubber and any checks for all other signs of excessive wear to ensure that a safe puncture repair can be carried out.

A puncture repair kit is designed to be used post-puncture - it can temporarily repair a hole after your tyre ’s been punctured. But some sealant kits are designed to be pre-puncture. That means they’re inserted into an undamaged tyre and aim to stop your tyre going flat if you get a puncture in the future. A punctured run flat tyre is a temporary fix as the tyre still needs replacing.

Drivers often rely on the fix-a- flat kit which fills the punctured tyre with sealant and inflates it back to the recommended PSI. The only problem with this backup is the mess it leaves.