Tires (Run-Flat Type) - Repair Evaluation Criteria

PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION
PG006-02
REVISED

Title:
REPAIR EVALUATION CRITERIA ON RUN FLAT TIRES

Models:
'02 - '07 SC 430

July 31, 2002

TSIB REVISION NOTICE:

^ December 21, 2006: 2004 - 2007 model years have been added to Applicable Vehicles.

Previous versions of this TSIB should be discarded.

Introduction

This bulletin provides procedures used to determine if a 2002 - 2007 model year SC 430 run flat tire is repairable.

If a flat tire occurs, it is possible to drive a maximum of 100 miles (160 km) at a speed below 55 mph (90 km/h) with SC 430 run flat tires, due to the reinforced sidewalls. If the customer drives with low inflation pressure (less than 14.5 psi [1 00 kPa] and with the Low Tire Pressure Warning Light blinking with chime sound), the inside of the sidewall will gradually deteriorate, and the tire must be replaced.

However, there are some cases where it is possible to repair the run flat tires by the same repair method as normal tires. Please use the flowchart in this bulletin to determine whether or not it is possible to repair the tires.

NOTE:
Follow the repair procedures of RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Association) if it is decided that a repair can be performed.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2002 - 2007 model year SC 430 vehicles.





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