Patched my Run-Flat tyre .. and the warning still on ! - MINI2

Saudi Cooper · #1 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:02 PM

Hey there ...

yesterday i was driving near a constructions place .. and when i was driving there i saw a tyre pressure warning on the dashboard ... i checked my tyres and there was nail stuck into my Run-Flat tyre .... so today i went to a tyres shop ... and they patched it for me .. i test the tyre couple times and there was no loss of pressure ... but the problem i had now there a warning still on !

is patching Run-Flats works .. ?? or u have to replace the tyre ?

is there is any problem or danger to leave them with a patch. ?

i'm really worried about it ... i'm afraid to go on a long road with this tyre .. or to go on high speed with it

and i'm worried about replacing it ... becoz i just drove 6000 KM on it !!! and the new tyre is expinsive

plz tell me what to do guys

and sorry for my poor english

DaFlake · #2 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:09 PM

What year is your MINI?

There are places that will patch a run-flat as long as the sidewall is not damaged and the inside is inspected after being driven on.

Your English is pretty good!

Silverado · #3 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:44 PM

You say that the warning light is still on. Did you reset the system after replacing the tyre, so that the warning light went out ?

Saudi Cooper · #4 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

What year is your MINI?

There are places that will patch a run-flat as long as the sidewall is not damaged and the inside is inspected after being driven on.

thnx Daflake for your quick reply

... fortunately.. the damage didn't happened on the sidewall

but when i patched it ... they patched it with a regular Tube-less Tyre patch .. is there is a special patch for the Run-Flat ? or any patch would work ?

My Mini is .. 2008 MC

and my tyres are Good Year

Quote:

Your English is pretty good!

thanx 4 saying that

Saudi Cooper · #5 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Silverado (original)

You say that the warning light is still on. Did you reset the system after replacing the tyre, so that the warning light went out ?

i just patched it .. i didn't replace it ..... and no i didn't rest the system .. i didn't know if i have to do that

... how i can rest the system ??

MINIAC · #6 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 06:54 PM

FAQ: Can punctures to run flat tires be repaired?

beken · #7 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 08:04 PM

Runflat tires should be patched from the inside. That is, you tire dealer should take the tire off and patch from inside then remount the tire.

Once remounted, you need to reset the tire pressure indicator. Resitting a 2008 is different than mine (2005). So you will need to check your owner's manual on that.

Silverado · #8 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 08:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Saudi Cooper (original)

i just patched it .. i didn't replace it ..... and no i didn't rest the system .. i didn't know if i have to do that

... how i can rest the system ??

Check and adjust all 4 tyres to the correct pressures.

My 2003 Owners Manual says:

Start the engine but do not start driving.Depress the button by the handbrake lever and keep the button pressed until the indicator warning light in the indicator array comes on for several seconds. Drive off.

The warning light should then go out. You may need t try a couple of times

picard · #9 (**permalink**) Jun 2nd, 2009, 10:44 PM

page 60 of your manual explains about resetting the system, they call it initialising the system, its different from post above as your mini is a r56

Mac · #10 (**permalink**) Jun 3rd, 2009, 02:43 AM

Seems like it would be ok to do a temporary repair of the run-flat tire using a regular tubeless tire patch, and that should enable you to inflate the tire and drive to a tire dealer to do the permanent repair from the inside out. Does this seem reasonable to all of you?

MINIAC · #11 (**permalink**) Jun 3rd, 2009, 02:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mac (original)

Seems like it would be ok to do a temporary repair of the run-flat tire using a regular tubeless tire patch, and that should enable you to inflate the tire and drive to a tire dealer to do the permanent repair from the inside out. Does this seem reasonable to all of you?

Yes, putting a plug in the hole so the tire will hold air is a good idea, because then the sidewall won't be damaged from extended driving without air in tire.