We do not fix run flat tires because they may be unsafe even after repair. Driving on a punctured run flat can damage the inside of the tire and cause a blowout. Since we can't determine the level of damage inside the tire, we have to replace run flats if they are punctured. Whether you need a tire repair or tire replacement, shoot us a text and we'll be on-site when and where you need us. Your tires are the only thing holding your car to the road. You might start to question your sanity.
These issues can take up hours, even for master techs. Even this machine still fails sometimes, and mechanics are left scratching their head. If the tire is totally flat when you walk out to your car, you should be able to use your spare tire, and repair the issue at home with a plugging kit. This is wrong. It will save you a couple bucks, and you will have had the opportunity to go under your car to do a quick visual inspection.
Or take off the tire and glance at the brake pads. Christopher Sparks has been servicing vehicles since Christopher is ASE certified and loves rebuilding engines.
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Tire Repair Rules Not all tires can be repaired. Edge Test Tire punctures that occur within 2 inches of the sidewall are considered non-repairable. It turns out that installing a plug can have a serious impact on the life and integrity of your tire. Here is what you need to know about plugged tires and how safe it really is to drive on one.
Outside of these scenarios, driving on a plugged tire could be dangerous to you and other drivers. Depending on the size of the puncture, the extent of the damage, and the tread of your tire, you may not be able to repair the tire with a plug.
The size of the hole must be no larger than 0. If the puncture is on the shoulder or sidewall, then you will need to replace the tire. The angle of the puncture also makes a big difference in the effectiveness of a plug.
Ideally, the nail or object that punctured your tire went straight in. This would make a repair fairly straightforward. However, if the tire was punctured at an angle, the plug will have a hard time completely sealing the punctured area.
I plan to keep the car for another year or two. Any light you can shed on my dilemma would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Theo. Buying used parts such as springs and struts is a recipe for a short-term fix which is opposite to my thinking. Therefore, I will only consider purchasing a used part when it is a big-ticket item such as an engine. When someone asks me to quote a smaller-ticket item that is readily available as new, my tongue-in-cheek comment is always: You already have a used part, why would you want another one?
That being said, springs and struts are typically changed in pairs when new. If you do end up finding and using a previously enjoyed, used part for your car, you can certainly just replace it as a single unit, but new is the way to go in my opinion. This may date me but a significant impediment to my buying a new vehicle is the lack of a CD player. I have not seen new vehicles with them, and I assume no new car comes with one. CDs are still my preferred music source and I have an extensive collection of favourites.
Setting aside the logistics of placement in a crowded cockpit, is it technically possible to have an after-market CD player installed in cars now chock full of technological gadgetry without voiding the warranty?
I feel for you Lari. I used to love sorting through broken jewel cases looking for just that right CD to fill that road trip moment, but Apple CarPlay is just too convenient now. A couple of manufacturers, albeit very few, do still come with a CD option, but even those few will likely fade away soon.
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