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Originally Posted by Run-flats can be patched just like non-RFTs.QUOTE
Not according to the 10 tire shops I called trying to get a patch when I got a nail in one of mine. The nail was in the dead center of the tread, not the sidewall. It may be possible, but a reputable tire shop will not do so.
"Luckily" I only had about 8k on the X when this happened so I just replaced that one tire. Non-RFT's will be going on shortly when the factory's wear out. RFT's are a rip-off that serve no practical purpose if you are anywhere outside of a city with many tire shop options.
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Agreed.
Depends on WHICH RFT you are discussing- and who you ask.
As pointed out above, bridgestone says yes. So does Michelin. (The latter only allows ONE patch, pursuant to the RMA guidelines.) BMW sells tires at 40% more than tire rack, and they sell tire warranty plans...so they say no.
BMW and many tire stores will refuse to patch- as a way to limit their liability and maybe sell tires. Customers lie. "Oh, I didn't drive on it at all" and then when you open the tire up there are shreds of sidewall inside! So if YOU know YOU didn't drive on it when flat and overheat it, YOU can get it patched. How you convince a vendor to do this is a challenge, especially if they don't know you.