Can You Repair Run Flat Tyres?
Bradley Jando | Monday 20th September 2021 1:19pm
If your car has been fitted with run-flat tyres, or you’re considering changing to them, you may be wondering if they’re repairable.
While it’s technically possible to repair run-flat tyres, most retailers will refuse to do so as it’s likely to make your tyres unsafe. This is because run-flat tyres must be driven below 30mph for less than 50 miles once a puncture has happened and a repair technician has no way of knowing whether this has been adhered to or not.
Can I repair run-flat tyres myself?
In exceptional circumstances, such as a hole-puncture in a remote location, it is possible to plug small holes with a tyre puncture repair kit. Doing this with a run-flat tyre is done in much the same way as repairing a traditional tyre. However, we highly recommend that you then have your tyres replaced as soon as you’re near a replacement centre.
Failing to do so is also likely to result in an MOT test failure and leave you driving with unsafe tyres.
Is it ok to change from traditional tyres to run-flat tyres?
This varies based on your vehicle. If your vehicle wasn’t designed with run-flat tyres in mind, it is usually advised to stick with traditional tyres. This is because the wheels and axles would have been designed with different stresses factored in.
Sometimes, it’s not an issue, but we highly recommend you check with your manufacturer. One benefit of having run-flat tyres is that you don’t need to carry a spare tyre (as you’re able to drive to a nearby repair centre in the event of a puncture), but they can also be a little more expensive than traditional tyres.
Where can I get my run-flat tyres replaced?
We have over 600 centres across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, many of which stock run flat tyres as standard practice. However, it’s worth checking with your local Kwik Fit centre whether they have your particular tyres in stock – if not, they’ll be able to order them in.
Get in touch with your local centre for great, affordable service.
Any facts, figures and prices shown in our blog articles are correct at time of publication.
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