I would just take it to a tire store you trust to take a look. I doubt the dealership has any special knowledge. Actually probably have less knowledge since they aren't a tire shop. My Benz's all had RF's and I usually replaced them with NON-RF's like many in this forum. Unless you are driving places without cell service or great distances then NON-RF's are the way to go.

 

No reputable shop wants to deal with the liability associated with repairing a RF tire. If you want to fix it, assuming that the tire didn't go below recommended pressure levels, you more than likely will have to DIY and assume the risk.

 

Based on this thread, I'm leaning toward replacing my RFTs with regular tires once these wear out.

 

Good idea. I had 13k on my RF's and the dealership told me I needed them replaced. I called BS and have almost at 17k and they are fine. Don't let them motivate you to replace them too soon. I seem to find tire shops are getting more and more aggressive with "making" people replace tires too soon. I live in Arizona so granted I don't need a ton of tread. I just don't drive in wet weather.

 

What are the 22 and 23’s coming with on the touring pkg? While looking for a 23 I seem to always find the B-stones. Personally I prefer Michelins but I did have potenzas that came on a new at the time Carrera S and they were pretty good. Have the Dunlop’s been discontinued for the LC or are they for the 20” wheels only. Not a fan of D’s, they came on my both my XKR’s and immediately replaced them with Pilots…night/day difference. The Jags are conventional not RF’s.

Going from a RF to non will help with a softer/smoother ride, none of the typical crashing sensation over bumps and will help with handling due to less unsprung weight. My choice would be the PS4’s in summer form.

 

Why did you move from a Carrera S to a LC?

 

I don't know where you all are getting this incorrect info from. At least if the tire Has Not been driven while totally flat, Discount Tire, a Huge tire dealer, will have no issue repairing a puncture in a RFT as long as the puncture is in the usually repairable puncture area. They certainly did it just fine for me.

Now. I did catch the puncture Right At the First lowER pressure warning and Did keep the air pressure up using a mini pump and they're certainly was no other damage to the tire other than the puncture.

It is very unusual for a tire to Blow Out without being low pressured for sometime. They most often blow out from the increased Heat from the low pressure Not from the puncture itself. The LC will usually alert you to a Low tire in Plenty of time for you to air it up.

I also don't believe Fodalo's statement that Most of us are switching to non RFs. I'm pretty sure he can't back that up.
Bruce in Fl

 

Hey man…..Don’t shoot the messenger…..Its not just me .….Under certain conditions RF’s can be repaired….Reread previous posters who’ve commented on this similar issue…..And even tho you can’t believe everything on the internet, Mr Google has said the same a million times be it rite or wrong. There are always 2 sides to a issue. I fixed mine, Discount fixed yours....Consider yourself blessed.

 

huh? you wrote: No reputable shop wants to deal with the liability associated with repairing a RF tire.

so you're not just a messenger. as bruce points out, reputable shops like Discount Tire can and will repair a RF tire, no problem.

anyway, glad you were able to fix yours yourself. I'd rather drop by my local friendly discount tire! they fix flats for free.

 

Sorry….That’s just the way I was raised…..Maybe it's a man thang….But I’ve never asked anyone to fix anything for me that I could fix myself…..I know you glad that somebody will do you for free.....

 

I doubt Most of us have a tire changer bolted to our garage floor.
I have plugged a tire on the side of the road and banked my life on that plugged motorcycle tire because I had to to get home. That's Not in the same Galaxy of Safety as having the dealer Remove the tire from the rim and use a combo patch/plug.
You were Partially correct. No reputable dealer is just gonna stick a gummy worm plug in your $100k car tire and send you on your happy way.
Bruce in Fl

 

.....You make an excellent point….Plugging is never the preferred method to repair any tire.....But for some industry specialists, repairing a RF tire isn’t either....

 

Show me those Specialists please.

The Specialist For My Tire agrees with Me under the low air conditions I already stated.


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Bruce in Fl

 

Hey B…., I have no plan to keep going back & forth with you…..You have access to the Internet just like me…..Google it….Reading is Fundamental.....

 

C2S was years back, going from M850 to LC