My 335i Was Towed To The Bmw Dealership And They Found It Had A Nail Near The Outer Wall Of The Front Right Tire And They Recomended That I Replace It. As You All Know Run Flats Tires Are Very Expensive So I Would Like Some Feedback Before I Break My Walet. Thanks Guys... :(

sorry to hear that but run flat tires are not repairable. use the seach option or google to see how run flat tires work and that will answer your question why they are not repairable.

Many will refuse to repair them due to liability issues (possible compromised sidewall), but a few have been lucky to find someone to repair a puncture in the middle of the tread. That being said, repairing RFTs is not a good idea esp. a puncture near the outer wall. Get it replaced and get a tire hazard warranty if worried about future incident. It covered the complete cost of replacement of my punctured tire with 0 out of my pocket and only the extremely minor inconvenience of driving to the dealer and providing a signature.

We don't repair them at my Center.

A nail/screw in the outer sidewall may not be repairable on any tire remember depending on location.

Is it possible to order a 335i withouth run flat tires and a regular spare?

If its on a sidewall, not only is a huge compromise to repair it, hardly anywhere will do it.

Post question like these in the Tire and Wheel forum.

Is it possible to order a 335i withouth run flat tires and a regular spare?

No it's not possible to do that. I wouldn't suggest changing anyway, because a rft tire is a very stiff tire and contributes to the handling characteristics you're used to and you bought the car for.

Not only that but if you go to trade the car back in and it doesn't have the OEM tires on it, you'll very possibly get dinged.

Fortunately I was advised to get a tire hazard warranty which is a must to avoid expensive "replacement" options as these tires are very expensive. Fortunately so far the routes I have been driving has been relatively hazard free but you never know..

That's interesting.
I had my 335i serviced last week at my dealer and they repaired a nail puncture on my right rear runflat. The nail was in the center of the tread.
They did not charge me, but mentioned that they typically get $ 85.00 for runflat repairs, when sensible.

Al. Wise

If its in the sidewall replace it... If you havent driven on the run flat for over 50 miles... Id fix it... You can get away with it.

I managed to use my tire and wheel warranty. Thank you for all your replies. The dealer wanted $365 per tire so I went to Sears instead. :buttrock

My friend has run-flats on his 2007 Mustang GT, and we just repaired a nail in the center of the tread just yesterday. As long as its not too close to the sidewall you're fine!

It all comes down to liability...of course you can physically put a plug through a runflat or patch it however:

There are two parts to the liability factor:

1) Since the tire is in fact a runflat, who's to say how long that tire has been run without air and basically been suppported only by it's sidewall and by no air at all...so basically has the sidewall and the tire been comprimised? Who knows...

2) If the repair doesn't hold and the air seeps out again, will you know...or will you continue to drive on a tire without air and further damage it without even knowing since you're driving on a runflat...and then it finally gives out on you...

Then who's to blame? The person who repaired your "non-repairable" runflat tire of course...

It clearly states in most runflat POP material that it's not recommended to repair a runflat tire, so not following the guidelines of the manufacturer is a clear fault of the dealer or tire store at hand that chooses to go against those recommendations...

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We don't repair them at my Center.

A nail/screw in the outer sidewall may not be repairable on any tire remember depending on location.


true, if the patch is situated on any part of the sidewall that flexes it will not hold, thus the tire is no good.

AHHH RUN FLATS SUCK!

I read in Roundel that some member was a t a dealership and about to buy a new 528i and asked about the run flats and the salesmen said "buy yourself a steel weel and put it in the trunk and junk the run flats" the guy went and bought an Acura with regular tires!

Run flats should be an option not mandatory! I would not try to repair one at all, let alone any sidewall damage to any tire. Tires might be expensive but the damage that could result is worth the expense of replacment.