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Quote: Originally Posted by aharte (original)

I don't doubt the handling and ride is vastly superior but you have to remember, one of runflats main purposes is safety, not about ease of changing the wheel for a spare but to prevent the problems experienced with high speed blow outs on motorways. So I don't think people should dismiss them so readily.

I'm not wishing to start any sort of argument but just point out something they people may have overlooked.

If everyone agreed with each other the world would be a boring place i was talking about people who mocked others for their choices.

This is the first car in seven years I've driven with run-flats, all others had normal tyres and I didn't worry myself enough to go out and buy run-flats for them. If it bothers people that much then a driving course to prepare yourself for such conditions is just as worthwhile.

I check my tyres weekly for tread depth, pressure and any objects in them, I drive avoiding potholes, grates and other risky objects and always check the road in-front for anything driving a good distance behind cars on motorways to give avoidance time. Not once have never experienced a blowout since I started driving.

If I wanted extra safety I wouldn't buy a sporty car I'd look at NCAP and buy a big safe car