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run flat tires tend to be very heavy compared to their non runflat counterparts, not to mention that if you get a nail in one, you'll still have to replace

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Old 08-08-2010, 12:21 AM   #1 (permalink)
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run flat tires tend to be very heavy compared to their non runflat counterparts, not to mention that if you get a nail in one, you'll still have to replace the tire, $$$, it just allows you to drive on the run flat for a while without damaging the wheel. Most places will not patch or plug runflats either, you'll need to buy a new one, plus, if there are a few thousand miles on the tires, you might need to purchase a pair of tires (front or rear).

Just carry a can of fix a flat and get AAA, it'd be alot easier and cheaper.
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Just carry a can of fix a flat and get AAA, it'd be alot easier and cheaper.
Doesnt Fix-a-Flat ruin the inside of the tire and blow any hopes of getting it sealed correctly?
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Doesnt Fix-a-Flat ruin the inside of the tire and blow any hopes of getting it sealed correctly?
I'm pretty sure they just got to clean it up very thoroughly, since most shops won't want to do that, they'll just say forget it.

Honestly, runflats aren't worth the $$, just run w/o the spare at the track and throw it in for daily driving, no biggie.
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