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Originally Posted by mcdbirdman
Not sure I understand the thinking of those not wanting the run flats. Which tire do think is safer on the highway at say 75mph? Would you want a normal tire or the run flat? I been there already with my X7 and can tell you I am now a firm believer in the run flat. The car tells you immediately that your tire is flat because you probably wouldn’t have noticed it yet. You can’t say that with a regular tire blowout at that speed! The run flat is also safer because you can keep going and get to that next exit safely instead of sitting on the side of a dangerous interstate waiting or changing your tire. You get 50 miles at no greater than 50mph on the run flat the same as a spare. The best option for me would be run flats with a full size run flat spare but alas one cannot fity in the spare wheel well on my X7.
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The vast majorty of divers don't want them. They do have a place, but
They can still blow
They wear out faster and they cost more (double whammy)
You can't use them with sidewall damage (and then you have no spare in many cases)
Tough to find one quick on short notice in stock.
Harsher ride.