Depends on the condition of the other tire. If its worn out or near the same condition as the flat one, then yes. If its not too worn out then you could get away with just replacing the flat. In general, I would replace both. Have your two best two tires on the front, because that's the steering tires and you want the best tread on the front for safety reasons also.
As soon as practical. It will have a slow leak until it is replaced. Don't remove it! Your tire will go flat and you will be stuck.
Yes. can i install traditional tires on run-flat rims?
Your tire may keep going flat due to a puncture, leak, or damage to the tire itself. It is important to inspect the tire for any visible damage and have it repaired or replaced if necessary to prevent further flats.
Fix-a-Flat kits work on a very temporary basis. A punctured tire should be replaced.
Honestly Just Buy a New Tire, Fixing A Damaged Tire Can Lead to failure And Cause A Car Crash! To restore a flat tire, you could temporarily use Tire Flat to inflate air to get to a gas station. Then, if the flat is just because the tire is worn out it will need to be replaced. If it is due to a nail in the tire, the nail will be removed and the tire patched with vulcanized rubber.
No, it is not safe or recommended to fix a flat tire with a screw in the sidewall. Sidewall damage compromises the structural integrity of the tire, and the tire should be replaced. Driving on a repaired sidewall can be dangerous and increase the risk of a blowout.
Your tire may be getting flat due to a puncture, leak, or damage to the tire itself. It is important to inspect the tire for any visible signs of damage and have it repaired or replaced if necessary. Regular maintenance, such as checking tire pressure and avoiding rough road conditions, can also help prevent flats.
Some BMW's are fitted with 'run-flat' tires. If it is, it is not provide/sold with a spare tire because the 'run-flats' will allow you to do 90 miles on a flat and this will be enough to allow you to drive to a garage and have the tire replaced (they can not be mended). In other words your BMW may not have a spare tire.
A tire cupping can be caused by tread being lost. A tire cupping means that it should be replaced as soon as possible. You do not want a cupping tire to be used while you are driving. Air can escape and cause a flat.
When riding on a flat tire, it is important to drive at a reduced speed and avoid sudden movements. Pull over to a safe location as soon as possible and do not continue driving on the flat tire for an extended period. Continuing to drive on a flat tire can cause damage to the wheel and other parts of the vehicle. It is recommended to have the tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible to ensure safety on the road.
You probably could if it were the only option but the valve stem/sensor may have to be replaced.
Cars that use run-flat tires don't have a spare tire. But there's no other reason you can't switch to regular tires. Best thing to do is learn how to plug a nail hole and carry a can of fix-a-flat or a small compressed air cylinder that you can use to re-inflate the tire should you encounter a flat. Or if you have CAA or AAA you can call and have them fix it.