Run Flats vs Normal Tyres

[Idaho Mini]

I just noticed this week that my run flats (Dunlops), upon which I have fewer than 10,000 miles, are down to the belts (just the fronts, of course - the rears are fine). The dealer quoted $350/tire to replace. It boggles the mind that a run flat tire could get 1/3 the mileage for triple the price! I called The Tire Rack and spoke with a rep for about an hour about whether or not I need to stick with Run Flats. At the end of the call, I purchased 4 new NON-run flats (Bridgestone "Go 19 Grid" tires). As noted above, the only suggestion was to either tote a spare and a jack, or carry a repair kit. The FOUR regular tires were $402, and I was assured the ride and noise would be drastically better (as noted elsewhere in this string). - can't vouch for MOT across the pond, but for the sake of ride, noise and economics, this seemed to be the only reasonably sane alternative. Paying $700 every 10k miles for two new tires would've been completely ludicrous. This isn't an Aston Martin, for God's sake!

[DaFlake]

Sadly the technology is still very expensive. However, there are some cheaper run-flats out there. That being said, my summers are regular tires and the ride and noise is much better. You are going to love them.

[Snowie]

Quote: Originally Posted by chris_archer (original)

Can you fit non run flats to the jcw challenge r112 wheels?? as there is a difference of about 50 quid a tyre

Yes you can

I have been running R112s on a GP and had Bridgestone Blizack winter tryes fitted, they are non RF. Fantastic winter grip.

[designer_label]

I have 4 brand new (well with like 500 miles on them at the most) Pirelli run flats in my garage, that I look off cos they were so annoying! I should stick them on ebay!

[The Eggman]

Quote: Originally Posted by designer_label (original)

I have 4 brand new (well with like 500 miles on them at the most) Pirelli run flats in my garage, that I look off cos they were so annoying! I should stick them on ebay!

I had the same and sold for £200 collected Glad to see the back of them

[PK5]

just to let you know if the car (any car) doesnt have a sparewheel during the mot it will not fail. If however you have a spare which is in need of upgrading shall we say and is in the car during mot then the car will fail.