What should I do? Need help ??

[Henry1515]

This evening while driving back from work, the tyre warning lighted up:furious: . I thought it was a minor problem and I continue driving until I reach home. When I parked the car I discovered that one of my rear tyre was fully deflated:yikess: . What should I do now? I am using the normal PS2 tyres. Can I drive to the nearby tyre shop to mend the tyre? Will it damage the rim/tyre further? Should I do a wheel balancing and wheel alignment after I have mend the tyre? Where should I go for wheel alignment? How much will it cost me? Please help.

Regards

Henry

 

[xuexun]

Re: What should I do? Need help ??

Can I drive to the nearby tyre shop to mend the tyre?

Ans is no, change to spares if have. If really no chioce, just drive out lor, but i think it will damage the walls of the tires. Erm, if not i suggest using those airman kit. You should have 1 in your car since you change out those run flats right?

And i think wheel balancing and wheel alignment is not absolutly necessary.

 

[kurqa]

Re: What should I do? Need help ??

chances are damage has already been done to your tyre as you drove on them when fully deflated. from a safety point of view, it may not be advisable to "save" your tyres. dont think you can still drive on them to the workshop either..perhaps call the workshop and ask what recommendations they have?

 

[cheez]

Re: What should I do? Need help ??

Do you have a tyre pump? You can pump up your flat and drive to the nearest service station. Unless the puncture is real bad else my experience is that there'll be enough air in the wheels to last you to the nearest service station..

 

[getalife]

Re: What should I do? Need help ??

Hi,

Do Not know the extend of your flat, best way is to get a spare from a friend, change tyres n drive to tyre shop nearest to you for change.

Make sure your friend has suitable spare wheels.

Rgds

 

[Henry1515]

Re: What should I do? Need help ??

Thanks for all the suggestions. How do I know whether the tyre can still be use? I cannot trust the tyre shop right? They will of course ask me to change to a new one. How much is 255/35/18 PS2? Where can I get a good deal?

 

[SL2]

Re: What should I do? Need help ??

Thanks for all the suggestions. How do I know whether the tyre can still be use? I cannot trust the tyre shop right? They will of course ask me to change to a new one. How much is 255/35/18 PS2? Where can I get a good deal?

Tyres are the only thing that connects your car to the road. Don't stinch on it. Change to your spare tyre, drive down to a tyre shop(Leong Seng, South East, Ray Sport etc) and get it changed. Chances are you've already damaged the flat tyre so don't damage the rim by attempting to drive with it to the tyre shop.

 

[TripleM]

Re: What should I do? Need help ??

Or if u dont hv spare tire, then at least u jack up your car, remove the deflated tire and bring it to the nearest tire shop for repair. I have done this before myself and it's not that difficult after all.

 

[Hublot]

Re: What should I do? Need help ??

Hi Brothers,

Try this lor, i got them to come once at my home after 1 rear tyre when flat overnight.

Emergency Service

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It is a unique service available only to owners of BMW cars which are within 10 years from their date of registration and sold by Performance Mototrs Limited- the sole distributor of BMW cars in Singapore. The BMW emergency service offer you an extensive range of benefits that is designed to afford assistance and protection to you, your passengers and your BMW in the event of a motoring emergency. It is one element of our commitment to offering innovative and industry leading products and services.

What do I do when I need assistance?
If you are in any doubt as to whether you require roadside assistance, please telephone BMW Emergency Service Center first. Do not make your own arrangements without first contacting BMW Emergency Service Centre. Contact BMW Emergency Service at 62923166.

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Proof of ownership, if requested.
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