N_Jay

So I had a very slow leak. Just a couple of PSI every couple of days.


But since I was getting ready to go out of town, I figured I would get it fixed so my wife would have no concerns if she needed the GL.

I'm thinking rim leak or bad valve stem.

But NOoooooooooo

Well, #^%@@%$&^%&^ %$@$#$$%& $@#$$#@*&#$!!!
The slow leak is a small nail in the sidewall where it can't be fixed.

There goes $650 I really did not want to spend!

aggst1

I know exactly what you are going through. Same exact thing happened to me back in September. I even started a thread on it. I wasted $650 for a new run flat oem tire and now I m told I need to replace all tires. The other three are on their last legs. I should have spent $1000 or so from the beginning and replaced all four with conventional tires. Run flats are junk.

stickygreen

Bridgestone Runflats in 275/50/20 are only about $250 each, and I find them better than the $500 Goodyears. If you're anywhere near Northern/Central Ca, I've got a couple extras with 95%+ tread (factory takeoffs with a few hundred miles) that I'd let go for $200/ea

N_Jay

I am not on Run-Flats.
These are just the normal 275/55-19., but the set is about 2/3 worn, so not bad enough to just say "Oh well" and buy 4 tires, but not good enough to just buy 1 tire.

Actually, I just remembered the previous owner mentioned he has a warranty, so the bad tire will get replaced "free" ("Free" means Mounting $17 and new warranty $33. Still better than $280) but I have to buy the second tire, so it will probably be only about $400 out of pocket.

chsu74

I picked up a set of Bridgestone run flats with 6K miles a few years back for $100 each. There are deals around but you have to watch for them.

aeggroup

I remember this deal....have u had a chance to use them or u still keep them in your garage ?

chsu74

Hi There! It is still in my garage. We put on about 7 to 8 thousand miles every year on the truck so the original Good Years are still fine. It will get installed this Fall before winter comes. Stay safe this weekend.

Cheers

N_Jay

Almost decided to pick up a use pair off ebay to save a few dollars, but went with the new tires.