Range rover autobiography Tyre issue

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A dealer will squeeze every cent you have..

A 22" tire is expensive but not that ludicrous no matter now "fancy" they're..

Failing that put proper standard tires on it.
 
Alexamery said:
Thanks for the help
I am just checking that this garage is not taking advantage of me. I am not a mechanic and know very little about tyres.
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Chill Alex, We all wish and mean you well (I know I do).
You are a lucky chap to be able to afford such a lovely motor.
Pi55-takers like me are just jealous. :D
The tyre is a "special" and for peace of mind you may have to pay the top whack for the full-fat replacement rather than the cheap repair.

Best wishes.
 
DanClarke said:
Chill Alex, We all wish and mean you well (I know I do).
You are a lucky chap to be able to afford such a lovely motor.
Pi55-takers like me are just jealous. :D
The tyre is a "special" and for peace of mind you may have to pay the top whack for the full-fat replacement rather than the cheap repair.

Best wishes.
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Ok thanks for the help
 
ukadamwest said:
it would appear so from here https://www.pirelli.com/tyres/en-ww/car/find-your-tyres/products-sheet/scorpion-verde-all-season

essentially run flats have a stiffer wall to support the vehicle weight in the even of depressure, but that results in a harsher ride. my tyre fitter has lots of people replacing their run flats with non at tyre changes due to a harsh ride
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That's very helpful thank you. That explains a lot actually. .great link.
And yes I do agree the ride is very harsh. Hard to justify 4 new tyres at just 10k millege but definitely going to check it out on when remaining tyres are due.
 
Alexamery said:
I am just checking that this garage is not taking advantage of me.
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Get in contact with Pirelli, ask them if those tyres can be repaired. Personally I cannot believe that a manufacturer would develop a tyre which has a lining which seals nail punctures but cannot take a conventional plug repair. You would be paying top dollar for a tyre which has to be scrapped each time it gets a nail. If the manufacturer confirms they cannot be repaired, time to change all of them to normal tyres which can.
 
Alexamery said:
That's very helpful thank you. That explains a lot actually. .great link.
And yes I do agree the ride is very harsh. Hard to justify 4 new tyres at just 10k millege but definitely going to check it out on when remaining tyres are due.
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Welcome.
With that size of tyre and such a heavy vehicle on roads in the state of ours, it won't be long before they need doing. If you really are looking for cheaper solutions* , so soon after buying a £100k+ vehicle, then change all of them now. That way, whilst they remain undamaged, you can sell the 22" to pay for smaller wheels and more rubber.
As for £300 per corner I would say for run flats on an almost new Range Rover that's ok. Mine is 16yr old and still costs approx £100 per corner for pirellis. You must have known when you bought it that parts would be expensive?

* since the introduction of the L322, she, and all who followed her, struggle with the word cheap.
 
Wimblowdriver said:
Get in contact with Pirelli, ask them if those tyres can be repaired. Personally I cannot believe that a manufacturer would develop a tyre which has a lining which seals nail punctures but cannot take a conventional plug repair. You would be paying top dollar for a tyre which has to be scrapped each time it gets a nail. If the manufacturer confirms they cannot be repaired, time to change all of them to normal tyres which can.
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I can't remember the whole kit n kabboodle but remember being told run flats can be repaired, "if they haven't been run flat". Something to do with the extent of damage to the inside. Also it needs to be on the bit that touches the ground ( can't remember technical name) , caveat: it's been years since I was given the information and perhaps things have changed.
 
gold rover said:
I can't remember the whole kit n kabboodle but remember being told run flats can be repaired, "if they haven't been run flat". Something to do with the extent of damage to the inside. Also it needs to be on the bit that touches the ground ( can't remember technical name) , caveat: it's been years since I was given the information and perhaps things have changed.
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As far as I am aware that's correct. it can be run with a lower pressure, but if flat it can damage the stiffening in the wall, rendering it weak at higher speed
 
gold rover said:
the bit that touches the ground
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The arse? :D. Or the tread. My daughter drove her car + 3 passengers from Coventry to Lincoln on a flat, run flat tyre. Wrecked the side walls so could not be repaired. Claimed she did not know it had punctured.
 
Wimblowdriver said:
The arse? :D. Or the tread. My daughter drove her car + 3 passengers from Coventry to Lincoln on a flat, run flat tyre. Wrecked the side walls so could not be repaired. Claimed she did not know it had punctured.
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Had a look it's called the crown. Every day is a school day :) ;) I thought run flats had to be on a vehicle with tpms , so that you know there is an issue?
 
DanClarke said:
Well worth the expense then. Although... they may/will get you home and safe. At a price.
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I agree. As said , mine are approx £100 per corner , with no fancy underwear. £300 per corner for all that under the rubber, seems fair ;)

P.s Not sure the noise deadening is worth it. A difference of 1db.
 
Please forgive me for this but.... are "run-flats" really aimed at lady drivers who might struggle to change a tyre on the roadside?
Never had or even looked for such a tyre myself. A flat is a flat, deal with it; spares are there for a reason.
 
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