My first flat tire with the amg gtr
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My first flat tire with the amg gtr
So i was cruising down the city and suddenly a notif popped out on the screen that says tire pressure was 175 which is low because normally its 210 or so. Then i went to gas station to inflate the tire took me some time but it was about 215 when i was finished So its been 2 days and this morning right before i go to the gym i see this probably a nail or something in the tire i called mercedes to see what they can do about it and there is my first flat tire
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If it is just a screw/nail in the main tread area of the tyre, at least 1” away from the sidewall, you should easily be able to get a plug/patch to repair the tyre. Do not let the dealership tell you otherwise as they will no doubt want to replace the tyre.
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You mean replace the tyre(s) as in plural. That's what they did to me.
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So if the flat is caused by just a small puncture via a screw/nail and is in the ‘meat’ of the tread, away from the sidewall, a plug/patch will be incredibly safe even on a road course IMHO; certainly on the rear. As benzbell mentions on the street it is a non-event.
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Not sure about the speed limits in Turkey but I wouldn't risk a patching a front tire. Had a rear tire blow at 130mph in Germany but a front tire blow-out at those speeds do not end well.
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Dealer said that MB recommends replacing both tires. Of course it was just a recommendation. Car was almost brand new with less than a thousand miles and it irritated me to have to plug it. With the car being still so new. So I replaced both tires. Then it happened again in another 2k miles and I bought another pair. I guess the bright side is I don't ever have to worry about how soon my tires (tread) wear out. I don't seem to have that problem.
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Dealer said that MB recommends replacing both tires. Of course it was just a recommendation. Car was almost brand new with less than a thousand miles and it irritated me to have to plug it. With the car being still so new. So I replaced both tires. Then it happened again in another 2k miles and I bought another pair. I guess the bright side is I don't ever have to worry about how soon my tires (tread) wear out. I don't seem to have that problem.
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Happened in my Huracan in the rear as well. At least this time on tire(s) replacement. I felt like I somewhat got my moneys worth because there was a screw in each rear tire - lol. Couldn't believe it. But the tech made a video and sent it to me. Was actually pretty cool how the tech does a walk around inspection of the car on the lift and videos it and you get a link to watch it. This was done at Lamborghini Las Vegas - technically Henderson. I got screwed by the screw(s) again.
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Well I speak of my actual experience and seen a few people die on the Autobahn with a front tire blow-out. Unfortunate side effect growing up in Germany and seeing some hair raising accidents. My blow-out was rather uneventful.
