Geoff Cooper wrote:
> "Brownz (Mobile)" <someone.not@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:ei3dh.80$Y4.6@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Geoff Cooper wrote:
>>> On our 3rd set of run flat tyres (Dunlop SP S****t 3000A* 87 ROF).
>>> Noisy and harsh
>>> Only 20k miles of girly driving (wife's car) per set, doesn't seem
>>> right. I used to get double that on my 306GTD and fast country lane
>>> driving too. Anyway..
>>> Picked up a nail, just 1 month old fronts.
>>> Tyre man says "can't plug it, invalidates insurance".
>>> I seem to remember them plugging the 1st set over a year ago.
>>> Have the "rules" changed?
>>> Or is he trying to get more sales?
>>> Geoff
>>
>> depends how close it is to the shoulder of the tyre iirc
>>
> Its an inch or so in from the outside edge, just a nail hole.
> Apparently BMW say (in the owners handbook) that its not safe.
>
> So there we are, £120 tyre for "environmental disposal".
> Surely it would be more environmentally friendly to repair.
> The easiest form or recycling?
>
> BTW Ross, our nearside headlamp motor doesn't work either.
> Must be a common fault.
> Thanks
> Geoff
Take it down to your local ATS (or any other local friendly back street
tyre
dealer), they have a chart on the wall showing where the repair can be
done,
legally.
I had a couple of nails last year, they plugged it for a tenner each time,
cash in hand.
Headlamp motor, nope, never heard of one fail, should be a warranty job by
your local mini dealer.
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