RunFlats or 2 sets of tires?
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RunFlats or 2 sets of tires?
Hey all,
We have a 2007 S, just turned 42K miles of fun. The original run flat tires are shot, and I am debating going with another set of run flats, or a set of summer wheels/tires and a set of snow wheels/tires. Chicago winters can get snowy.
But then with no spare what do we do, aside from have a current AAA card and cell phone handy?
Thanks.
dhc
We have a 2007 S, just turned 42K miles of fun. The original run flat tires are shot, and I am debating going with another set of run flats, or a set of summer wheels/tires and a set of snow wheels/tires. Chicago winters can get snowy.
But then with no spare what do we do, aside from have a current AAA card and cell phone handy?
Thanks.
dhc
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you got 42k on one set of runflats?? luck you. I was getting my THIRD set of Goodyear Eagle RSA's at 27k... 
I have now switched to a non-run flat tire (currently Falken RT-615) and would never get another set of run-flats. (knock on wood) I've never gotten a flat tire with the run-flats or otherwise. Generally speaking, non run-flat tires are cheaper, last longer and have more grip plus, come in a wider variety of styles, applications and sizes. I treated myself to some new rims when I switched to the new tires but kept the old s-lites for the winter even though I generally don't take it out too much my car doesn't clear too much more than a couple inches of snow (or anything else for that matter.)
I have an R53 so I'm not too familiar with your boot, but on the passenger side in mine, there is a little compartment / access panel and I put a slime kit in there for an emergency. I got it at pep boys for maybe 20bux and it came with a tube of slime and a small air compressor that plugs into the cigg lighter.
I have now switched to a non-run flat tire (currently Falken RT-615) and would never get another set of run-flats. (knock on wood) I've never gotten a flat tire with the run-flats or otherwise. Generally speaking, non run-flat tires are cheaper, last longer and have more grip plus, come in a wider variety of styles, applications and sizes. I treated myself to some new rims when I switched to the new tires but kept the old s-lites for the winter even though I generally don't take it out too much my car doesn't clear too much more than a couple inches of snow (or anything else for that matter.)
I have an R53 so I'm not too familiar with your boot, but on the passenger side in mine, there is a little compartment / access panel and I put a slime kit in there for an emergency. I got it at pep boys for maybe 20bux and it came with a tube of slime and a small air compressor that plugs into the cigg lighter.
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Yeah we got 42K on those run-flats, and it kinda feels like we are riding on the rims they are so hard.
You tried the Goodyears and went to the Falkens I see. I have heard great things about the Falkens. Looking forward to summer driving.
dhc
You tried the Goodyears and went to the Falkens I see. I have heard great things about the Falkens. Looking forward to summer driving.
dhc
The side walls on run-flats are sooooo hard (obviously
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