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Thread: Run Flat or Non Run Flat?

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    Unhappy Run Flat or Non Run Flat?

    My 2013 X1 with 1700 miles on Goodyear 225/50R17's had a nail in the right rear tire. Fortunately Goodyear was able to repair the tire. Would I be better off switching 4 tires for non run flat tires and just return the run flats at the end of my 3 year lease? The OEM run flats have gotten such lousy reviews and am wary about driving on them.
    Last edited by h2odog; 02-21-2013 at 05:06 PM.

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    The only problem with dropping run flats is being stranded without a spare. I've considered dropping the run flats on my 750Li because they're summer only tires.... the only maker of all season run flats I have found for that car is Bridgestone. I wouldn't want to be stuck on the highway with a flat tire at 2 in the morning with no spare. So reluctantly I have stayed with run flats and will be switching from the OEM Pirellis to the Bridgestone all seasons.

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    Makes sense.

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    1. Go for non-run flats
    2. Buy a sealing kit and portable compressor
    3. Put on and in car respectively
    4. ???
    5. Profit

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    Quote Originally Posted by tantumaude View Post
    1. Go for non-run flats
    2. Buy a sealing kit and portable compressor
    3. Put on and in car respectively
    4. ???
    5. Profit
    +1, That's what i did.
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