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Bridgestone:
Bridgestone runflat technology tyres ARE repairable subject to BSAU159 guidelines. Bridgestone states that a tyre technician should confirm the repairable status upon examination.
Continental:
Continental do NOT recommend the repair of any SSR (Self Supporting Run flat) this is because the hard inserts within the tyres sidewall can be damaged if the tyre has been ran on in an under inflated condition.
This damage is not noticeable or visible and if a tyre is put back into service this could potentially be extremely dangerous. Although the tyre may have lost little pressure there will be no visible signs if this under inflation has caused the secondary damage mentioned and for that reason we cannot recommend them for repair.
Dunlop/Goodyear:
Unless otherwise specified in the car owner's manual, a Goodyear or Dunlop self-supporting tyre CAN and analysis of the tyre history. In case of doubt the tyre should not be repaired.
Goodyear or Dunlop does not support tyre repairs under following conditions:
- Repairs outside the tread area
- If the sidewall is damaged inside or outside by a sharp object. This damage could have damaged the supporting insert and would sustainably reduce runflat distance or otherwise reduce the life of the tyre
- If the tyre has been run at low or zero pressure (with warning lights active) for a long distance or at too high of a speed.
- Innerliner damage or rough appearance
- Any damage that would make a standard tyre unrepairable
Hankook:
Hankook run flats are NOT repairable and any repair will void the limited warranty.
Michelin:
A Michelin ZP tyre MAY BE REPAIRED once and once only by a tyre professional under the operation that the sidewalls are intact. Repairing a SECOND PUNCTURE on a Michelin ZP tyre IS PROHIBITED because the runflat technology has been impaired.
Pirelli:
Pirelli states that because of the way in which a runflat is designed, it is difficult to distinguish any runflat damage. Due to this Pirelli does NOT recommend the repair of a runflat tyre even though competitors permit this practise. Pirelli also states that after runflat operation the tyre must be replaced.
Landsail/Davanti:
Run flat repairs on a Landsail or Davanti Tyre are down to DEALER DISCRESION. All of which depends on the conditions and history of the tyre.
Falken:
Falken does NOT recommend that runflat tyres are repaired in the case of a puncture. They state that they would also not cover the warranty of any runflat tyre