So you've had a flat tire,what now

When you have a flat tire, your primary goal is to get back on the road. Typically, this involves removing the punctured tire and fitting your spare, ensuring you do this safely away from traffic.

Consult your vehicle's owner's manual for detailed instructions on how to remove the punctured tire and fit the spare.

It’s crucial to have the punctured tire repaired as soon as possible, especially if your spare is a space saver or speed-limited type.

Causes of a Flat Tire
A flat tire usually results from a puncture in the casing of a tubeless tire, allowing air to escape and causing deflation. Common causes include sharp objects like nails, screws, glass shards, and other road debris. Flats can also occur due to a damaged sidewall or a leaking valve.

Can my tire be repaired?
Determining if a tire can be repaired requires removing it from the wheel for a thorough inspection. The size, angle of the puncture, and the tire's structural integrity are assessed to see if repair is possible.Major punctures in the tread, sidewall, or shoulder generally render a tire unrepairable, necessitating a replacement.

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Repairing a Puncture
Puncture repair serves two purposes: sealing the tire to hold air and preventing moisture or contaminants from entering the tire casing, which could lead to tread separation or further damage.

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Repairing a puncture generally takes about 30 to 45 minutes. The procedure includes removing the flat tire from the rim, thoroughly inspecting the tire's internal components, assessing and repairing the puncture, and then refitting the tire to the rim. After this, the tire is balanced on the wheel before being reinstalled on your vehicle. Finally, your spare tire is returned to its storage location.

Repairing a puncture generally takes about 30 to 45 minutes. The procedure includes removing the flat tire from the rim, thoroughly inspecting the tire's internal components, assessing and repairing the puncture, and then refitting the tire to the rim. After this, the tire is balanced on the wheel before being reinstalled on your vehicle. Finally, your spare tire is returned to its storage location.

Seeing a flat tire when you’re about to drive is one of the last things any driver wants. Not only does it mean you need to install the spare tire, but you also have to get the punctured tire repaired.

When dealing with a punctured speed-rated tire, there are additional considerations. Some manufacturers permit a tire to retain its speed rating if a specific multi-step repair procedure is strictly followed. However, most manufacturers can't guarantee that the tire will maintain its high-speed capability after repair due to the unknown extent of the damage and the repair quality.

It's crucial to avoid repairing a tire without first removing it from the wheel. Without inspecting the tire's interior for hidden damage, there's a risk of returning a compromised tire to service.

When repairing a punctured tire, there are three main considerations: evaluating the damage caused by the object that punctured the tire, reestablishing an airtight seal on the tire’s inner liner, and completely filling the path the object took through the tire.

Can Run-Flat Tires Be Repaired?

Run-flat tires offer temporary mobility at up to 50 miles per hour for up to 50 miles post- puncture. However, driving on them with low or no air pressure can permanently damage their structure.

Galuma Tires & Wheels recommends driving at the slowest safe speed below 50 mph and the shortest distance to a service provider.

Even trained tire specialists may struggle to confirm internal damage on run-flat tires driven underinflated, making repair or reuse determination difficult. Consequently, Galuma Tires & Wheels and many manufacturers recommend replacing run-flat tires driven underinflated or at zero pressure.

U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) Policies

The USTMA, which includes most major tire manufacturers, sets industry policies that companies use to define their positions. They provide training and guidelines to ensure proper tire repair. While basic USTMA procedures apply to both run-flat and non-run-flat tires, many manufacturers have specific policies that may supersede standard reparability guidelines.

Selected Tire Manufacturer's Policies for Run-Flat Tire Repair

The following list summarizes tire manufacturers' run-flat tire 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
Bidgestone Permitted Only if 15 psi mantained
Continental Does not recomend Mfg. Road Hazard Program*
Dunlop Permitted 1 repair maximum for H- and greater speed ratings
Firestone Permitted Only if 15 psi mantained
Goodyear Permitted 1 repair maximum for H- and greater speed ratings
Hankook Permitted
Kumho Permitted
Michelin Permitted 1 repair maximum

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