Run Flats?
Hopefully the next generation run flats will be lighter and more suitable to the needs of a 911.
Any thoughts on this from anyone?
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Le Chef said:
I had a scare last week when I thought I had a puncture. It turned out to be a stone, but as we no longer carry spare tires I wondered how long it would be before Porsche starts offering Run Flat tires as an option?
Hopefully the next generation run flats will be lighter and more suitable to the needs of a 911.
Any thoughts on this from anyone?
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Dan L said:
Have you ever taken a rear wheel/tire off your Carrera? These things are massive today. I just completed a 1700 drive through the wild west here in America and had no tire issues,--but I'm always on the watch for road debris. The issue is that there is no place to put the takeoff. I carry a radial tire repair kit with me to help me get by if needed.
(I also have total tire and wheel zero deductible replacement insurance which includes trip delay.
Dan
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Dan L said:
The radial tire repair kit gives me a sense of some security,--at least to limp it into a larger town, if needed.
Dan
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Dan L said:
I carry a radial tire repair kit with me to help me get by if needed.
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Dasein said:
Puffy911, I'd appreciate that info too Dan.
MMD, are you talking about the Porsche supplied kit or one you bought?
Thanks.
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roadtrip said:
on a trip with luggage, passenger etc there would be no room for a 305/ 19 flat tire ...i guess if i had a spare, which i dont, in lieu of my repair gear...id abandon the tire and wheel
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Dan L said:
An alternative, of course, is to carry an expandable spare, put it on, and hide the bad tire/wheel behind a handy tree, etc. until you can return for it.
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Puffy911 said:
One more question about the radial DIY repair kit. I assume you must take the wheel off the car to do the fix, is that correct? Is there a jack part number from P that I can search for or order from my dealer?
Jan 11, 2007 7:11:30 AM
Jan 11, 2007 7:14:11 AM
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1978fj40 said:
I got a flat last Tuesday and called Porsche to collect the car and replace the tire. I did this thinking that it would probably only be gone for a day or two. Now I've been waiting for the tire to show up for a week without the car, because Perelli apparently didn't make enough tires!
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1978fj40 said:
MMD, I tried that and the service rep said that Porsche wasn't allowed to patch the tire. But there is an end in sight! The tire is supposed to show up today, so if all goes well I should be able to collect the car this afternoon!
I guess a patch kit will become a permanent installation in my trunk, that way I can have my car while I wait for the replacement tire that i will enivetably need again.
Best
Justin