Tire Rack - Tire Tech - Run Flat Tire Repair
Tire Manufacturer’s Policies for Run-Flat Tire Repair
The following list summarizes tire manufacturers’ repair policies, however it should be noted that every tire manufacturer that consents to repair, does so only after the punctured tire has passed a thorough exterior and interior examination.
Manufacturer/Brand .....Repair Policy.......Additional Provisions
BFGoodrich...................Permitted............1 repair maximum
Bridgestone..................Permitted.........Only if 15 psi maintained
Continental.........Does not recommend...Mfg. Road Hazard Program*
Dunlop.........................Permitted
Firestone.....................Permitted...........Only if 15 psi maintained
Goodyear.....................Permitted
Kumho.........................Permitted
Michelin.......................Permitted..............1 repair maximum
Pirelli........................Not endorsed........Mfg. Road Hazard Program**
Yokohama..............Not to be repaired....Mfg. Road Hazard Program***
*Replaced free of charge first year or first 2/32” of wear (whichever comes first). Continental advises that a repair to one of its tires invalidates all other manufacturer’s warranties.
**Replaced free of charge first year or first 2/32” of wear (whichever comes first), then prorated until worn to 2/32” of remaining tread depth
***5-year prorated replacement until worn to 2/32” of remaining tread depth if punctured in RMA defined repairable area
Most run-flat tires make a promise of temporary extended mobility at up to 50 miles per hour speeds for up to 50-mile distances in the event a puncture allows complete air pressure loss. However even if driven within their speed and distance limitations, driving on run-flat tires with low or no air pressure can permanently damage their internal structure, surrendering strength and durability.
Tire Rack will not repair any run-flat tires that have been driven in a severely underinflated or zero pressure condition because the service conditions they experienced and integrity of their internal structural cannot be confirmed.