Run flat tyres

[skartsocket]

Hi, has anyone fitted any Michelin run flat tyres on there A4 B6?, Ive been offered a set at a very resonable price and have been told these will fit on the std alloys,
Do i avoid like the plague or are they any good?

Thanks, Mark.

[bez101]

i had some on a b7 when i got it
good tyres but when you do get a flat they cant be repaired
i ditched them

[RickT]

i had some on a b7 when i got it
good tyres but when you do get a flat they cant be repaired
i ditched them


The RFT's can be repair like any other tyre.

The only requirement you need is a tyre pressure monitor incase you get a flat.

Rick

[aaudi4]

my m-i-law has mini with run flats. had x3 punctures in last 12 months and garage has replaced tyre on each occasion saying cant be repaired. tyres were all like new. is this right or wrong?????????

[RickT]

my m-i-law has mini with run flats. had x3 punctures in last 12 months and garage has replaced tyre on each occasion saying cant be repaired. tyres were all like new. is this right or wrong?????????


Wrong... unless the nail is in the sidewall or on the outer edge.

Also, depending on any damage to the inner of the tyre.

Take a read here :- http://www.car-tyres.org.uk/articles/run_flat_tyre_repairs.asp

A lot of garages will say this to make sure they get the max profit from you for a tyre.