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85NIXMIN · Jan 6th, 2008, 04:30 AM

GRRRRR!

Just what I need to start off the new year... a screw in my runflat tyre... after reading all about people having probs in finding places to fix punctures I go and get one don't I!

Now.... hmmmm to get it repaired or to fork out $$$ for a new tyre....

Not lookin' forward to the damage!

Darrin · Jan 6th, 2008, 04:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

GRRRRR!

Just what I need to start off the new year... a screw in my runflat tyre... after reading all about people having probs in finding places to fix punctures I go and get one don't I!

Now.... hmmmm to get it repaired or to fork out $$$ for a new tyre....

Not lookin' forward to the damage!

I hear your pain - picked up a puncture on my car on Friday! The runflat got me to work and during lunch went to the local tyre shop and they plugged it for me.

So far so good! As long as the puncture lies within the tread pattern and not the sidewall of the tyre I believe plugging will work just fine.

In any case I have a set of 18" wheels on order so there was no way I was going to fork out for the cost of a new unflat

.

85NIXMIN · Jan 6th, 2008, 04:47 AM

its not in the side wall... i'm surprised that the tyre pressure sensor hasn't gone off??

Darrin · Jan 6th, 2008, 05:00 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

its not in the side wall... i'm surprised that the tyre pressure sensor hasn't gone off??

I lost total pressure in my tyre and the only reason I knew something was wrong was because of the noise coming from the front end.

I assumed it must have been a flat tyre, however, the warning indicator had not lit. So I pulled over and sure enough the tyre was visibly down. After another couple of minutes of driving the flat tyre warning indicator eventually came on

.

After the repair the warning indicator came on once and I reset the system. I assume this zeros the alarm for the new rpm's of each wheel, anyway I've had no problems since.

swamos · Jan 6th, 2008, 10:41 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

its not in the side wall... i'm surprised that the tyre pressure sensor hasn't gone off??

Has the tyre gone flat?

You can have a crew in there but it might not go through or cause only a minor leak.

Hence the light may not come on.

Snapper>///"> · Jan 6th, 2008, 10:57 AM

a runflat tyre is exact that, a run flat tyre.
If it has been driven on whilst being flat, then the side walls of the tyre are weakened and stressed and would definetly need to be replaced.
If however, you have not driven on the tyre while flat and the puncture is also not in the sidewall then the possibility of having the tyre plugged is feasable.
Be aware that it would not be a good idea to travel at high speed on the repaired tyre though and you should consider a replacement or a new set of radial tyres which are better priced than runflats

my 2c

OzDave · Jan 7th, 2008, 02:07 AM

I damaged the front right tire last week hitting a local pothole that I swear would be visable on google earth. Small bulge on tire wall with a small split. I went to a local tire dealer and he rang Continental Tires (i don't understand why). They told him not to fit anything other than a run flat as they would be liable if a third party drove my car with a flat thinking the car had run flats and subsequently had an accident. I told him that was a pretty silly story and went and bought a pair of Toyos from his competitor for $220 each (non run flat). The quote for a Pirelli rf was $550.
The guy I bought from said he had repaired a few run flats as long as they hadn't been driven on flat. Sort of contradictory in a way.

85NIXMIN · Jan 7th, 2008, 04:54 AM

My tyre hasn't gone down... its still inflated with the screw in it... might go see about gettin it fixed tomorrow...

cristo · Jan 7th, 2008, 12:19 PM

If it's still inflated, and in the tread and not huge, then I'd definitely have it repaired rather than replaced.

Snapper>///"> · Jan 7th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

My tyre hasn't gone down... its still inflated with the screw in it... might go see about gettin it fixed tomorrow...

Quote: Originally Posted by cristo (original)

If it's still inflated, and in the tread and not huge, then I'd definitely have it repaired rather than replaced.

definitely

minigolf · Jan 7th, 2008, 09:15 PM

A screw in your runflat?!

That would have been a bit uncomfortable wouldn't it. I mean, how did the two of you fit in there in the first place???

MiniSalesManager · Jan 7th, 2008, 11:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

GRRRRR!

Just what I need to start off the new year... a screw in my runflat tyre... after reading all about people having probs in finding places to fix punctures I go and get one don't I!

Now.... hmmmm to get it repaired or to fork out $$$ for a new tyre....

Not lookin' forward to the damage!

it will cost to get Genuine MINI Run Flat Tires about 16' = around $350 17'= around $450.
why is it so expensive~

cheers

jerry

wteb · Jan 8th, 2008, 01:29 AM

[quote=Snapper>///">;3281727]a runflat tyre is exact that, a run flat tyre.

Hey Snapper , thanks for the info on a runflat tyre ! .........

85NIXMIN · Jan 8th, 2008, 01:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

A screw in your runflat?!

That would have been a bit uncomfortable wouldn't it. I mean, how did the two of you fit in there in the first place???

tsk tsk.. dirty minded people!

It's still inflated as far as I know so off now to go see if I can get it fixed!

Can't wait to find out how much damage it will cost me!!

Snapper>///"> · Jan 8th, 2008, 04:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original)

tsk tsk.. dirty minded people!

It's still inflated as far as I know so off now to go see if I can get it fixed!

Can't wait to find out how much damage it will cost me!!

to plug it, don't pay more than $30

swamos · Jan 8th, 2008, 07:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original)

A screw in your runflat?!

That would have been a bit uncomfortable wouldn't it. I mean, how did the two of you fit in there in the first place???

Have you got any idea how much self control I had to exorcise to not make a wise crack like that.

Q: How many flies does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

A: Two, but you have to get the little beggars in there first

85NIXMIN · Jan 8th, 2008, 08:41 AM

Glad you controlled yourself there.. hehe

Well I went to the local Goodyear and waited for like an hr b4 they even looked at my car... they then took off my wheel, pulled out the screw and stuck it in the water tank..... didn't plug it... the guy said i was lucky due to the fact of how short the screw was and that I had a fair bit of tread left on my tyres, after a fair bit of waiting around they ended up doing the job for nothing... I was lucky!!!

He just said to keep an eye on it... but it should be right...

cristo · Jan 8th, 2008, 11:40 AM

Yeah, about half of the nails and screws I pull out of my tires haven't gone far enough in
to cause a leak. When they do, I usually plug them myself, or have a shop plug them.

brett · Jan 8th, 2008, 12:43 PM

god it's good to be great looking and young and get all free stuff

My mini gets that all the time as well

85NIXMIN · Jan 8th, 2008, 01:09 PM

Oh I wouldn't go that far to say I'm good lookin'

haha

That's pushin' it a bit too far and you'll only give me a BIG head! So BIG I won't beable to fit in my MINI... then I'd have to sell it... haha

Ahh you guys make me laugh! OUT LOUD!

Jan 6th, 2008, 04:30 AM	#1
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,005 Offline	GRRR! I got a screw in my runflat! GRRRRR! Just what I need to start off the new year... a screw in my runflat tyre... after reading all about people having probs in finding places to fix punctures I go and get one don't I! Now.... hmmmm to get it repaired or to fork out $$$ for a new tyre.... Not lookin' forward to the damage! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Jan 6th, 2008, 04:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,005 Offline	its not in the side wall... i'm surprised that the tyre pressure sensor hasn't gone off?? If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Jan 6th, 2008, 05:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Darrin Mighty Mouse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maitland Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) its not in the side wall... i'm surprised that the tyre pressure sensor hasn't gone off?? I lost total pressure in my tyre and the only reason I knew something was wrong was because of the noise coming from the front end. I assumed it must have been a flat tyre, however, the warning indicator had not lit. So I pulled over and sure enough the tyre was visibly down. After another couple of minutes of driving the flat tyre warning indicator eventually came on . After the repair the warning indicator came on once and I reset the system. I assume this zeros the alarm for the new rpm's of each wheel, anyway I've had no problems since. Last edited by Darrin : Jan 6th, 2008 at 05:08 AM. Reason: missing "no"

Jan 6th, 2008, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 5,890 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) its not in the side wall... i'm surprised that the tyre pressure sensor hasn't gone off?? Has the tyre gone flat? You can have a crew in there but it might not go through or cause only a minor leak. Hence the light may not come on. Clubman less....

Jan 7th, 2008, 04:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,005 Offline	My tyre hasn't gone down... its still inflated with the screw in it... might go see about gettin it fixed tomorrow... If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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Jan 6th, 2008, 04:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Darrin Mighty Mouse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maitland Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) GRRRRR! Just what I need to start off the new year... a screw in my runflat tyre... after reading all about people having probs in finding places to fix punctures I go and get one don't I! Now.... hmmmm to get it repaired or to fork out $$$ for a new tyre.... Not lookin' forward to the damage! I hear your pain - picked up a puncture on my car on Friday! The runflat got me to work and during lunch went to the local tyre shop and they plugged it for me. So far so good! As long as the puncture lies within the tread pattern and not the sidewall of the tyre I believe plugging will work just fine. In any case I have a set of 18" wheels on order so there was no way I was going to fork out for the cost of a new unflat .

Jan 6th, 2008, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Snapper>///"> tag, you're It Join Date: May 2006 Location: Penrith, Syd, Aust. Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 521 Offline	a runflat tyre is exact that, a run flat tyre. If it has been driven on whilst being flat, then the side walls of the tyre are weakened and stressed and would definetly need to be replaced. If however, you have not driven on the tyre while flat and the puncture is also not in the sidewall then the possibility of having the tyre plugged is feasable. Be aware that it would not be a good idea to travel at high speed on the repaired tyre though and you should consider a replacement or a new set of radial tyres which are better priced than runflats my 2c

Jan 7th, 2008, 02:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
OzDave I've been MINI'd Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bowral,NSW Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 147 Offline	I damaged the front right tire last week hitting a local pothole that I swear would be visable on google earth. Small bulge on tire wall with a small split. I went to a local tire dealer and he rang Continental Tires (i don't understand why). They told him not to fit anything other than a run flat as they would be liable if a third party drove my car with a flat thinking the car had run flats and subsequently had an accident. I told him that was a pretty silly story and went and bought a pair of Toyos from his competitor for $220 each (non run flat). The quote for a Pirelli rf was $550. The guy I bought from said he had repaired a few run flats as long as they hadn't been driven on flat. Sort of contradictory in a way.

Jan 7th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 2,193 Offline	If it's still inflated, and in the tread and not huge, then I'd definitely have it repaired rather than replaced.

Jan 7th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Snapper>///"> tag, you're It Join Date: May 2006 Location: Penrith, Syd, Aust. Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 521 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) My tyre hasn't gone down... its still inflated with the screw in it... might go see about gettin it fixed tomorrow... Quote: Originally Posted by cristo (original) If it's still inflated, and in the tread and not huge, then I'd definitely have it repaired rather than replaced. definitely

Jan 7th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 14,488 Offline	A screw in your runflat?! That would have been a bit uncomfortable wouldn't it. I mean, how did the two of you fit in there in the first place??? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Jan 7th, 2008, 11:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
MiniSalesManager Jerry Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:10 PM Posts: 27 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) GRRRRR! Just what I need to start off the new year... a screw in my runflat tyre... after reading all about people having probs in finding places to fix punctures I go and get one don't I! Now.... hmmmm to get it repaired or to fork out $$$ for a new tyre.... Not lookin' forward to the damage! it will cost to get Genuine MINI Run Flat Tires about 16' = around $350 17'= around $450. why is it so expensive~ cheers jerry Jerry Cho MINI Manager jerry.cho@theplacetomini.com.au

Jan 8th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
wteb MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Andrews NSW Local Time: 06:10 PM Posts: 428 Offline	[quote=Snapper>///">;3281727]a runflat tyre is exact that, a run flat tyre. Hey Snapper , thanks for the info on a runflat tyre ! .........

Jan 8th, 2008, 01:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,005 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) A screw in your runflat?! That would have been a bit uncomfortable wouldn't it. I mean, how did the two of you fit in there in the first place??? tsk tsk.. dirty minded people! It's still inflated as far as I know so off now to go see if I can get it fixed! Can't wait to find out how much damage it will cost me!! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Jan 8th, 2008, 04:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
Snapper>///"> tag, you're It Join Date: May 2006 Location: Penrith, Syd, Aust. Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 521 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 85NIXMIN (original) tsk tsk.. dirty minded people! It's still inflated as far as I know so off now to go see if I can get it fixed! Can't wait to find out how much damage it will cost me!! to plug it, don't pay more than $30

Jan 8th, 2008, 07:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 5,890 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf (original) A screw in your runflat?! That would have been a bit uncomfortable wouldn't it. I mean, how did the two of you fit in there in the first place??? Have you got any idea how much self control I had to exorcise to not make a wise crack like that. Q: How many flies does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: Two, but you have to get the little beggars in there first Clubman less....

Jan 8th, 2008, 08:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,005 Offline	Glad you controlled yourself there.. hehe Well I went to the local Goodyear and waited for like an hr b4 they even looked at my car... they then took off my wheel, pulled out the screw and stuck it in the water tank..... didn't plug it... the guy said i was lucky due to the fact of how short the screw was and that I had a fair bit of tread left on my tyres, after a fair bit of waiting around they ended up doing the job for nothing... I was lucky!!! He just said to keep an eye on it... but it should be right... If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

Jan 8th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 2,193 Offline	Yeah, about half of the nails and screws I pull out of my tires haven't gone far enough in to cause a leak. When they do, I usually plug them myself, or have a shop plug them.

Jan 8th, 2008, 12:43 PM	#19 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 2,554 Offline	god it's good to be great looking and young and get all free stuff My mini gets that all the time as well

Jan 8th, 2008, 01:09 PM	#20 (permalink)
85NIXMIN MINI on the brain!!! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:10 PM Posts: 1,005 Offline	Oh I wouldn't go that far to say I'm good lookin' haha That's pushin' it a bit too far and you'll only give me a BIG head! So BIG I won't beable to fit in my MINI... then I'd have to sell it... haha Ahh you guys make me laugh! OUT LOUD! If the world didn't suck we'd all fall off! www.myspace.com/85nix

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