11-18-2020, 01:36 AM | #1 |
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How long can I drive with flat tires?
As I was starting the car today noticed that one of the rear tires is flat. Called the nearest tire shop and replacement will arrive tomorrow. How long can I drive with this tire? The shop is only 1.3 miles away, is it ok to drive or should I go there and pick up the tire and replace it myself?
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11-18-2020, 08:38 AM | #2 |
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If you turn the wheel half a rotation (assuming nail is on the pavement now) and put air in it, will it hold for a few minutes? If not, pull the wheel and take it to the tire shop if you have a jack.
Obligatory warning about i3's being totaled by an errant jack or lift arm puncturing the carbon fiber chassis because the factory jack points weren't used.....
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11-20-2020, 07:41 PM | #4 |
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If the tire won't hold air long enough to drive 1.3 miles you could try the Fix-A-Flat goop that comes with the electric tire pump in the frunk.
The "Tire inflating bottle, 350ml" (part number 71106871122) is available online from various BMW dealers for about $24. |
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