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Anyone regret going away from run flats
Folks who ditched the run flats and then had to deal with flat tires. I’d have 3rd row so I can’t carry a spare (but do keep a FS spare in my race trailer). I would love to ditch the run flats but am concerned about using “fix-a-flat” type solutions damaging the TPMSor just not working well or gong too much hassle (cleaning it out later). Thank John |
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If I wasn't able to carry a spare, I'd probably keep run-flats. And now that I think about it.... since the wife was the primary driver, I should have probably kept the run-flats. Edit: I have not had to deal with a flat tire. |
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I ditched the run flats, but have not had a flat tire yet. My wife is the primary driver.
I have the 3rd row seats. In the back storage compartment I have a 12v powered air compressor, plug kit, and a can of fix-a-flat. I also have roadside assistance through my insurance company. My mentality is this: when we travel for vacation/longer trips I will probably be able to fix a flat tire on the side of the road. The fix-a-flat is there as a last resort. In the event a tire is irreparable I would have to use roadside assistance. When my wife drives, I can stop over and help her out if I’m nearby, or she can use roadside assistance. I don’t expect her to be able to change a flat tire on the side of the road, especially with large SUV tires. My daily is a Tesla Model 3, it does not come with run flats and has no spare. I have almost the same setup for supplies in my vehicle. |
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Sounds like I should get a nice visit compressor, a tire plug kit and a pair of visegrips to remove nails/screws. Thanks for the feedback. I’m ditching the runflats.
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Yes! Forgot to mention the pliers. Some kind of multi tool that has pliers and a knife would work well.
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What Runflats are you running? They aren't a model. It is a feature....
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I've had Michelin Lattitude Tour HP ZP for the last 2 sets (255/50R19).
My overall experienced with this tire model has been very good. They are quiet, smooth, but yes stiff/harsh on bumps of any size. I find the stiff sidewalls are a plus when towing. Traction and handling have been above my needs in all seasons but I don't drive like an idiot on public roadways (I get my speed jollies in a real race car). With my previous BMW's, I've always had dedicated winter/summer tires, but these Michelin's on an X5 make the benefits of dedicated-season tires not worth the trouble. They have 38k miles on them and are at 4/32'nds. They need to be replaced in the next 2-3 months in prep for winter. If I lived in a more temperate region, I'd say they would last to 45k miles without a problem. Today we had torrential rains and at 4/32nds tread depth they handled the raing and huge puddles without drama. I would recommend the Lattitude Tour HP ZP's without hesitation to any X5 owner. However, non-RF like the Pirelli's are over $450 cheaper per set, and I know they will ride much more comfortably and last much longer. With two kids at private universities, this represents a meaningful savings. My wife says I should just give up racing, but that's ridiculous, right? |
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Good feedback. I like that tire as well, it is the best runflat one can buy. IMO
I get ~45k on mine, but I am a stickler on alignments. Also, since it doesnt rain, if I approach 4/32 and it is entering the CA summer, I am fine running them to the bars. And your wife is talking crazy..... |
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I ditched the RF's on my previous X5 with 3rd row and just kept a can of fix-a-flat in the boot cubby. Luckily we never had a flat even with crap Michigan roads. Much cheaper and quieter. My new X5 is not 3rd row and has a spare. Currently the as purchased tires are big $$$ Michelin's but I plan to downgrade when the time comes. We ran Mastercraft Courser's on the old X5 and they were great.
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Thanks in advance! Give up racing???!!! What does she mean? That's just "flat out" crazy!!! LOL Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk |
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