yemenmocha

Reading some of the other posts, the goo method seems like it could be a nasty affair and the thrifty side is reminding me that I paid a lot for this car so why not use the 800-Porsche service?

Is it really just the debate between goo issues at home with possible flat on way to dealer (22 miles) vs. 800-Porsche and having it towed with risk of tow damage?

Oddly enough, I've suspected the other rear of a very slow leak but now the other rear is suddenly flat when I went to go for a drive today. I cannot find puncture visible and it won't hold any air to let me listen for the source.

StickShift964

....take the wheel off and transport it in that silver "other" car to the dealership? Thats what I would do.

docjackson1

goo?

StickShift964

porsche supplies this "goo" crap and a tire pump instead of a spare tire these days. I hate it. Go pop your turbos trunk and on the right side theres a little cover panel...take that off and you can see this "goo" yourself.

jhbrennan

Someday we'll get runflats - for whatever reason the Vettes seem to have found sizes that work.

points

You need a bigger compressor. Even with your tire off the rim a decent compressor should pop it back on and you can find your leak. Use soapy water method and look for bubbles.

PistolPete

If you have TPMS sensors, I've heard that the goo can ruin the sensor in the wheel too, so be careful.

ImaReallyCheapGuy

Exactly what I'd do...or maybe take it to a local tire place if warranty is not an issue.

JMAGOLAN

First off, Porsche does not recommend patching or plugging the tire, which, if the puncture is in the tread, I would be inclined to do as a temporary measure before using the supplied tire sealant. Porsche recommends replacing the tire, and depending on treadwear, the fellow tire on the same axle. If you purchased tire and wheel insurance with the car, go that route, as two tires cost more than the insurance. If you didn't get the insurance, sit down, take a deep breath, and prepare to spend about $500 plus per tire. As to getting the car/tire to the dealer, I agree that removing the tire and taking it in is probably safer than trying to put a car on a flatbed with a flat tire. Good luck. I hope everthing works out well for you.

Jerry

helispud

If i was running the dealers service department and your call came in from1-800PORSCHE I would send a service guy over with a jack and wrench to take care of the flat. I guess it would be cheaper than a flatbed???

StickShift964

not sure but if you have the tire protection plan then that should be covered.

Edgy01

To get me to the point where I can stop to get in new tire(s) I use a radial tire repair kit. If the damage is more than a plug can reasonably contain then I would call 1 800 ... I purchased the tire and wheel insurance so I don't have to debate with myself whether to spend $380 on a tire that has a small hole in it. It just gets done,--and I carry the tire in myself. (I don't want a bunch of $15/hour types anywhere near my PCCBs...)

rmillnj

I think you would find that most tire companies would patch it if the puncture is in the flat part of the tred area. Realistically unless you are tracking the car or really driving it to the limits (not possible legally for the most part), a patch or even plug repair would work quite well. When it is in the side wall though, you are just out of luck.

I have had puncture or two in the past on my Porsche and Audi S4 tires and had them repaired with never any problem. Normally I just jack the car up and take the tire to the shop for repair.

Coochas

As does the new GT-R....come on Porsche, get with the program.

redduck996

no to run flats.. i have them on my BMW and I dont like them at all. Can't wait for them to wear so I can get a real set of tires..