Got a Flat :(

JSpira · 11-06-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

That plan is a joke. Didn't help me at all.

how do you know which plan he has?

Terrance28 · 11-06-2008, 02:48 PM

Same thing happened to me, but don't plug it just get it patched.

mroach · 11-06-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

thank god I bought the wheel/tire protection plan... all flats are covered, even the scratches on my rims (OEM or aftermarket)..

:P

and yea, I heard it from somewhere as well that you cannot patch RFT??

Me too, though I might regret that when I replace my rims with 162's. The contract says that the warranty might be extended to cover user-replaced rims at the discretion of someone at the insurance company. I hope it can. I really really want 162's

PNF · 11-06-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

That plan is a joke. Didn't help me at all.

really?

Do we have the same plan?

Mine covers all pothole/flats/wheel scratches or bent.. (yes, scratches and bend caused by OWNER's hitting the curb or whatever).

I asked these specific questions and confirmed before I bought this protection. Last year with my lexus, I replaced my tires 3 times alone by hitting potholes in the winter and 2 nails.

Year's_End · 11-06-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

really?

Do we have the same plan?

Mine covers all pothole/flats/wheel scratches or bent.. (yes, scratches and bend caused by OWNER's hitting the curb or whatever).

I asked these specific questions and confirmed before I bought this protection. Last year with my lexus, I replaced my tires 3 times alone by hitting potholes in the winter and 2 nails.

Oops, different plan. I have this tire protection warranty which pretty much turned out to be useless because my tread was about 2/32 below what was eligible for free replacements (nails in three tires). Nevermind.

ncoig · 11-06-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mjg335

i thought we couldnt plug run flat tires??
i could of swore i read that somewhere..

The BMW dealers won't repair, but tire shops will.

-N

ncoig · 11-06-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LM E90

What would you guys do? It is either pay 10 bucks to plug the tire or $300 out the door for one new tire but I already have 22,000 on these tires and it would be retarded to replace 1 tire. Right?

Where are you getting RFTs for $300? I would love to know. My replacements are $400+

-N

ncoig · 11-06-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

That plan is a joke. Didn't help me at all.

My plan has been more than worth it. 4 tires replaced at $420+ each, and the plan was $500.

You do the math.

-N

montreal red · 11-06-2008, 05:06 PM

i say plug the tire... considering that you have so many miles on the tires already, just plug it and change tires in the next few thousand miles... you can plug it as long as it isnt a giant hole.

rambalu80 · 11-06-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ncoig

The BMW dealers won't repair, but tire shops will.

-N

That is not true. I had my RFT repaired at the dealership.

rambalu80 · 11-06-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ncoig

Where are you getting RFTs for $300? I would love to know. My replacements are $400+

-N

I got the Bridgestone Turanza EL42 for $180 a piece but I have the 16" that came with the car.

ncoig · 11-06-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

That is not true. I had my RFT repaired at the dealership.

Let me clarify. The three dealerships I've been to will not.

-N

ncoig · 11-06-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rambalu80

I got the Bridgestone Turanza EL42 for $180 a piece but I have the 16" that came with the car.

That would explain it.

-N

Year's_End · 11-06-2008, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ncoig

My plan has been more than worth it. 4 tires replaced at $420+ each, and the plan was $500.

You do the math.

-N

You're a lucky man.

nicknaz · 11-06-2008, 06:18 PM

OP, if it isn't near the side wall (and you did not run the tire without air) and this is just a commuter car, plug it and replace all four tires at the same time

ncoig · 11-06-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

You're a lucky man.

I'd think quite the opposite!

-N

khafner · 11-07-2008, 10:49 PM

do not just plug a tire. Plugs have a nasty habit of coming out. You need to do the patch and plug. The plug keeps water etc from getting into the cords. As they are metal they are prone to rust. That is not good. Plugs as they are in the cords where there is a lot of flex they also are more likely to leak.
If you believe in repairing runflat tires as soon as the low pressure warning comes on do not keep driving the car. Check the air pressure and carry a small pump and put air back in the tire. Do NOT remove the foreign material in the tire until you get to where you can repair the tire. If you remove it it may not hold air and you are stuck where you are if you want it repairable. Those that have actual pressure sensors can not put the liquids that stop leaks in the tires. They wreck the pressure sensors.

enforcerman · 11-08-2008, 05:07 PM

Uh. thats what tire insurance is for. I would never plug a RFT. Just my 2 cents. And I'm one lucky SOB, at 19k I took my car in for maint. and I bitched about road noise w/ my tires. they said there was a service bulletin on them and they would replace them if i paid 25% of the cost. So, 250 later I had a new set of tires. can't beat that!

Balinoutacntroll · 11-09-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LM E90

Driving home from school last night, I got the dreaded low tire pressure warning. Once I got home, I turn on the air compressor and the tire would not inflate to more than 24 pounds. As soon as I disconnect the compressor and turn it off. I can hear the tire hissing and air coming out directly from the center of the rear passenger side tire. My question to you guys is, would you plug the tire? I know BMW says it has to be replaced because it screws with the integrity of the tire but I just spoke to a reputable shop that said it plugs RFT's all the time as long as the hole is in the center of the tire and not the side wall. What would you guys do? It is either pay 10 bucks to plug the tire or $300 out the door for one new tire but I already have 22,000 on these tires and it would be retarded to replace 1 tire. Right?

-We would love to give you a great deal on a set of new tires if your interested.

joeybmew · 11-09-2008, 11:13 AM

depends where the hole is.. if its in DEAD center u can plug .. sides u can not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjg335

i thought we couldnt plug run flat tires??
i could of swore i read that somewhere..

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Terrance28 Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Same thing happened to me, but don't plug it just get it patched. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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montreal red chris 294 Rep 12,141 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i say plug the tire... considering that you have so many miles on the tires already, just plug it and change tires in the next few thousand miles... you can plug it as long as it isnt a giant hole. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3195 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	OP, if it isn't near the side wall (and you did not run the tire without air) and this is just a commuter car, plug it and replace all four tires at the same time
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khafner Private First Class 6 Rep 123 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fulton, ny iTrader: (0)	patching tires do not just plug a tire. Plugs have a nasty habit of coming out. You need to do the patch and plug. The plug keeps water etc from getting into the cords. As they are metal they are prone to rust. That is not good. Plugs as they are in the cords where there is a lot of flex they also are more likely to leak. If you believe in repairing runflat tires as soon as the low pressure warning comes on do not keep driving the car. Check the air pressure and carry a small pump and put air back in the tire. Do NOT remove the foreign material in the tire until you get to where you can repair the tire. If you remove it it may not hold air and you are stuck where you are if you want it repairable. Those that have actual pressure sensors can not put the liquids that stop leaks in the tires. They wreck the pressure sensors.
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11-08-2008, 05:07 PM	#40
enforcerman The Man 17 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 2007 328i / 2014 328i MSport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Uh. thats what tire insurance is for. I would never plug a RFT. Just my 2 cents. And I'm one lucky SOB, at 19k I took my car in for maint. and I bitched about road noise w/ my tires. they said there was a service bulletin on them and they would replace them if i paid 25% of the cost. So, 250 later I had a new set of tires. can't beat that! __________________ 2007 328i (01/07 Production) Monaco Blue / 2014 MSport 328i - Glacier Silver Modifications: Blacked out Kidney Grill \|\| Bluetooth Retrofit \|\| Ipod Retrofit \|\| Rear Power Outlets \|\| Euro Switch \|\| Blacklines
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