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      05-23-2025, 11:39 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by grouxp View Post
Unless someone wants to talk me out of it (please, don't be shy), I'm inclined to stick with runflats because (1) I'm no longer young and am therefore not inclined to change a flat in the Florida heat and/or summer rain and (2) I'd have to buy a jack, spare wheel & tire, and would lose most of my hatchback space.
Do what makes you happy, but RunFlat tires are a marketing placebo.

The ~50 mile driving radius on deflated RFT sidewall only has value if you NEVER ever road trip AND ride on popular and cheap tires that most tire shops have in their inventory.
The last time I had a flat was on a road trip from NJ to Florida. 50 miles would have gotten me absolutely nowhere desireable, but a Dynaplug tire patch kit + sealant kit got me back on the road in under 10 minutes.

No jack or spare wheel required (car had a worthless donut with similar ~50 miles range).
I carry Dynaplug + sealant inflator kit in all my cars.

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Originally Posted by DanG View Post
Get non runflats and an inflation kit. This will solve almost any common problem and the non runflats have a much better ride.

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Tools/BM...102333674.html
Agreed, but recommend this $60 tire repair and inflator kit instead.
I've used it twice (across 4 cars), and it worked both times. The sealant bottles are replaceable by themselves. That is handy, as all kits have sealant expiration dates.

Plus it's currently on sale from Griot's:
https://www.griotsgarage.com/12v-tir...repair-system/

YMMV,
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