How to manage a puncture without Run-Flat Tyres

[Ahbengdriver]

Need some advices. Just like many new owners, I am considering replacing the stock 16" rims+RF tyres with aftermarket rims+non RF tyres.

Now since the E90[and other models] do not have a compartment for a spare tyre, how do you guys manage driving with 4 normal tyres without a spare in yr boot? if u go to certain places such as up NS highway to Malaysia, u actually put a spare in yr boot? Even on weekends, tyre shops may not open, what will you do if u have a puncture say at 12 midnight somewhere along SLE? or in some ulu part of Singapore. Your RF is gone, yr tyre pressure zero.

Do we still go back to RFs. Suddenly I am beginning to realise the importance of RFs, unfortunately they cost an empire.

 

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Re: How to manage a puncture without Run-Flat Tyres

ABD .. im using non RF tyres as well & did think abt wat if my tyre puncture.
wat we could do is to check the tyre pressure on regular basis but i was provided with the Emergency tyre patch in case there's a puncture but hv not figure out how to use.

 

[Ahbengdriver]

Re: How to manage a puncture without Run-Flat Tyres

ADSNX,
what is this emergency tyre patch? where did u get it

 

[shaaz]

Re: How to manage a puncture without Run-Flat Tyres

i think there is one at J4C, it costs abt 120 abt there or maybe less, what it does (if i remember correctly) is that when u have a flat, it creates a silicone coating hence covering the puncture, i think this is how it works la.

 

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ADSNX,
what is this emergency tyre patch? where did u get it

it was provided when i collected by car, shd be the Acs rims i purchased cos the pouch comes with Acs embroidery on it.

 

[yendor]

Re: How to manage a puncture without Run-Flat Tyres

Just to share, i would like to offer alternatives to cars that run normal tires after changing from RFTs. There are 3 alternatives available to patch tires when heading up NS highway.

option 1: Use a portable 12V compressor to inflate tire after injecting in a sealeant compound to seal the tire. The compressor is available from J4C or TS Auto (sembawang) together with some sealant (i think 2 or 3 punctures).

Option 2: Keep a can of inflation foam in the boot. When you get a flat, just screw in the valve and depress the button.

Option 3: Buy tire patch kit from Autobaccs or some car accessories shops to patch tire immediately. Then inflate with portable compressor or bicycle tube quick inflator cartridge. The patch kit has 2 'T' shaped tools and a couple of strips of sealant media and a tube of rubber cement. For the bike quick inflate, will need about 3pcs of CO2 cartridges to fully inflate a tire.

Each of these 3 options does not give you a 100% fix for all punctures. For cuts in tire walls or holes larger than 5mm or so, usually only a spare tire can get you running again. For option 1 and 2, you will need to get to a tire shop ASAP to perform a more permernant fix. The best fix is to do an internal patching where the tire is removed from the rim and a piece of rubber is bonded to the inside of the tire.

Hope this helps

Cheers

 

[eggz]

Re: How to manage a puncture without Run-Flat Tyres

I think tyre repair kits are OK for Singapore, even in the ulu-est parts.

But if you're driving up north, it'll be much safer to bring a full sized spare along.

 

[SFW]

Re: How to manage a puncture without Run-Flat Tyres

Need some advices. Just like many new owners, I am considering replacing the stock 16" rims+RF tyres with aftermarket rims+non RF tyres.

Now since the E90[and other models] do not have a compartment for a spare tyre, how do you guys manage driving with 4 normal tyres without a spare in yr boot? if u go to certain places such as up NS highway to Malaysia, u actually put a spare in yr boot? Even on weekends, tyre shops may not open, what will you do if u have a puncture say at 12 midnight somewhere along SLE? or in some ulu part of Singapore. Your RF is gone, yr tyre pressure zero.

Do we still go back to RFs. Suddenly I am beginning to realise the importance of RFs, unfortunately they cost an empire.

Hi Beng,

I do share your concern. That's the reason why I still stick to RF at this moment even though it is hard and not so good road-holding (it seems). Actually it is not true that RF "cost an empire". I made a check with PML recently and was quoted S$300+ for Conti SC2 size 225/45/17. It sounds quite reasonable to me. I'm also contemplating to change to 18" with non-RF but still considering. :thinking:

Anyone has anything to share about using RF for a period of time and then switch to non-RF, especially in terms of road-holding.