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Bridgehouse

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Went out today for a nice long jaunt to enjoy the decent weather. All was superb until I picked up a nail in the n/s rear. Bah.

It might be repairable, it might not. However, I'm trying to work out the best course of action in terms of getting a replacement and/or repair. Do I play it safe at the dealers, or trust a mobile outfit, or a drive in place?

What would you guys recommend? It's still got the Pilot Super Sports on so I guess it will be one of those. Only got 2400 miles on the car so no point in doing both rears I expect.
 
That's a shame. :(

If it can't be repaired I'd replace it with the same MPSS. At that mileage I can't see any need to replace both rears, unless you've worn a load of tread off the other one!
 
Yeah. I've ordered a MPSS and mobile fitting on Tuesday. Ho hum, it's the way it is..

I guess it could possibly be repaired, but to be honest I think I'd prefer to replace - not sure I'd entirely trust a repair. Plus I don't know if the sidewall is now knackered after I limped home with lower pressure. I've had a good look at it tonight and it's off centre but probably in the safe 75% zone, but it's a decent sized nail stuck in there..
 
ori said:
Hopefully can be repaired. Where on the tyre is the nail?
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Off centre - I’d say about half way between mid point and the edge.

We shall see when they turn up I guess! If it can then great - I’ll keep the new tyre as a spare and get it fitted when it needs it!!
 
I've been reflecting on it, and I've decided it's bloody typical.

Previous decent car was an XC60. Had 3 tyres go on that with nails/screws/bolts.

I've also got a Fiat Panda as a run about and a VW Caddy van. Both are old, and the tyres are 1/5 of the cost of an equivalent on the Z4. Never had a single nail or anything in either. In fact, I think the tyres on the Caddy are made of granite or something..

Gah!
 
Bridgehouse said:
I've been reflecting on it, and I've decided it's bloody typical.

Previous decent car was an XC60. Had 3 tyres go on that with nails/screws/bolts.

I've also got a Fiat Panda as a run about and a VW Caddy van. Both are old, and the tyres are 1/5 of the cost of an equivalent on the Z4. Never had a single nail or anything in either. In fact, I think the tyres on the Caddy are made of granite or something..

Gah!
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Perhaps its because when out in the the Z your closer to the apex on the dirty ground picking up junk. :wink:
 
sw4nny said:
Bridgehouse said:
I've been reflecting on it, and I've decided it's bloody typical.

Previous decent car was an XC60. Had 3 tyres go on that with nails/screws/bolts.

I've also got a Fiat Panda as a run about and a VW Caddy van. Both are old, and the tyres are 1/5 of the cost of an equivalent on the Z4. Never had a single nail or anything in either. In fact, I think the tyres on the Caddy are made of granite or something..

Gah!
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Perhaps its because when out in the the Z your closer to the apex on the dirty ground picking up junk. :wink:
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You’ve not seen me drive the Caddy :D
 
Bridgehouse said:
ori said:
Hopefully can be repaired. Where on the tyre is the nail?
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Off centre - I’d say about half way between mid point and the edge.

We shall see when they turn up I guess! If it can then great - I’ll keep the new tyre as a spare and get it fitted when it needs it!!
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That should be repairable. A good tyre place will fix that up without issue.
 
You should be able to fix it easily and cheaply. I paid £25 to fix puncture in Audi and I was glad, because new tyre was £300 or more. Wasn't so lucky with one of my new cars, nail in the side wall on a way from the dealer. Had to buy new tyre at 220 miles. At least it was cheap.
 
I personally won't consider repairing the tyre. The car is very capable, the repair may not be able to take the load and may give up on any occasion when you enjoy the car's performance.

About where to fix/change the tyre, I think it doesn't really matter as it's not those crazy thin sidewall tyre which may need better equipment, neither is it RFT on z4. If you want to match other tyres from factory, just make sure you buy star marked PSS.
 
q96169we said:
I personally won't consider repairing the tyre. The car is very capable, the repair may not be able to take the load and may give up on any occasion when you enjoy the car's performance.

About where to fix/change the tyre, I think it doesn't really matter as it's not those crazy thin sidewall tyre which may need better equipment, neither is it RFT on z4. If you want to match other tyres from factory, just make sure you buy star marked PSS.
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From my understanding, a puncture repair is as good as anything. Maybe not for track use, but in theory there is no reason for it not to be as good. Depends on the puncture obviously.
 
I had a Pirelli run-flat repaired on my 123d in 2013 for £10 and never had any issues with it over the next 11,000 miles! Which was handy as back then I was paying £300 a pair for 17" P Zero run-flats.

But on my Z4 I'd just bite the bullet and have a new tyre for peace of mind.
 
ori said:
q96169we said:
I personally won't consider repairing the tyre. The car is very capable, the repair may not be able to take the load and may give up on any occasion when you enjoy the car's performance.

About where to fix/change the tyre, I think it doesn't really matter as it's not those crazy thin sidewall tyre which may need better equipment, neither is it RFT on z4. If you want to match other tyres from factory, just make sure you buy star marked PSS.
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From my understanding, a puncture repair is as good as anything. Maybe not for track use, but in theory there is no reason for it not to be as good. Depends on the puncture obviously.
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Yeah, agree. It depends on the puncture and the quality of repair. I had not so good experience with tyre repair so after that, I never repair the tyre. It is only my experience though.
 
[ref]q96169we[/ref], see, I’ve had a decent experience.
I’ve also looked into it. If it’s a good repair and is in the golden area of the tyre then the repair is as good as original. Racing tyres are repaired!
I usually take a view. If it’s a new tyre I’m not throwing it away! If it’s past 70% then it’s 2 new tyres. Keep the balance.
 
Thanks for the replies all. Currently sat in the dealers whilst they have a look and see if it can be repaired.

I’ll let you all know 8)
 
[ref]ori[/ref], Indeed, repaired tyre doesn't mean it's bad as long as it's properly done. I actually know some people who practice drift using repaired tyres to save some cost and haven't heard anything bad from them. The main thing is that you need a good repairer who can properly assess the damage and give proper recommandation accordingly, instead of simply repair whatever you give them then take the momey and go away.

My bad experience was when I was having a road trip in Tibet. I didn't have options other than let the guy repair the tyre. So it's a bit extreme case. But after that, I simply don't want to try the tyre repair route.
 
So, it needed replacing.

Sidewall was partially shot, and it looks like the nail had split into various pieces and caused multiple cuts.

New tyre now on, and the dealer gave the car a decent check over as well.
 
Even run-flats suffer from sidewalls breaking up if driven any distance with low pressure in them so a replacement was probably the best option. :thumbsup:
 
Mr Tidy said:
Even run-flats suffer from sidewalls breaking up if driven any distance with low pressure in them so a replacement was probably the best option. :thumbsup:
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Yes agreed. In hindsight I feel better with a new boot on it.
 
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