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Can a BMW tire with a nail puncture be repaired?

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CourtneyFitz
07/29/25 8:44am
BMW run-flat tires are officially not recommended for repair. Run-flat tires must be inspected by professional technicians to confirm that there is no other damage besides the puncture before repair. (Please note: The tire sidewall cannot be repaired, and punctures with a diameter greater than 6mm on the tread cannot be repaired either.) If low tire pressure is detected, promptly identify the cause of the air loss. The functions of tires are: 1. Transmit driving force, braking force, and steering force to achieve vehicle operation; 2. Support vehicle load; 3. Reduce and absorb vibrations and impacts during driving, preventing severe vibrations from damaging vehicle components. Methods for tire maintenance include: 1. Regularly check tire pressure; 2. Regularly inspect tires for bulges, cracks, cuts, nail punctures, or abnormal wear; 3. Remove foreign objects such as stones, metal pieces, or nails from tire treads; 4. Perform wheel alignment or tire balancing.
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DelLila
08/11/25 6:19pm
I've seen plenty of cases where BMW tires get punctured by nails. Generally speaking, if it's a small hole on the tread area without damaging the sidewall or shoulder, it can usually be repaired using methods like mushroom plugs or patches. Many BMWs come with run-flat tires, which are made of tougher material and can still be safely driven after repair, provided the puncture diameter doesn't exceed 6mm. I often advise friends to visit a professional tire shop immediately for inspection and not to pull out the nail themselves to avoid complete air loss. However, if the nail punctures the sidewall or if the tire already shows cracks or aging, it's no longer safe and should be replaced. Regular tire pressure checks can prevent such issues—always remember, safety first.
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