Watch This Before Buying Run-Flat Tires

Run-flat tires offer definite benefits, but they might be wrong for you, especially if you value comfort above everything else. And if your vehicle does NOT come with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), then don't even think about run-flat tires as an option. I explain why.

Twitter: @JackTalksTires

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DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a sponsored video. All opinions expressed are my own, and are based on interviews with industry experts, and/or my experience as a journalist and editor covering the automotive industry for over 20 years, and/or research I conducted on the specific topic covered in this video.

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[johnr]

I had Goodyear run flats on our C6 Corvette, they were noisy, harsh riding, and when I had a flat, none of of the Goodyear or Chevy dealerships in the Chicago area would fix it. Thank God for Discount Tire, fixed it, rebalanced it, and did not charge me anything. Replaced them with Michelin non-run flats. Best thing I ever did for my car.

[akbarbukhari]

i had a bmw 330i 2018 with run flats then i swapped them out for cheap walmart tires. The difference was huge, way softer ride, smoother, accelaration increased and over all it felt quieter. I notcied a huge miles per gallon increase by 7mpg. The car felt more "gummy" on the road and asobred all the road imperfetion . The steering was not as sharp as runflat, but still loved the ride with tradational tires.

[jeremyknop]

I work as a semi-self employed security guard on graveyard shift and I only run, run flat tires on my car. I have aaa membership but my job takes through and in some seriously dangerous parts of Seattle and Tacoma and since all my gear and vehicle are self supplied turning my back to the streets for even 5 minutes to change a tire or sitting for 3 hours to wait for a tow from aaa can easily result in serious injury or death. I don't have tpms but if I have to replace a rim and tire it's worth the 400 to 500 if it means I get to home in one piece at the end of the night. Fortunately my personal work vehicle hasn't been shot up yet, but the company car I was driving did get Swiss cheesed about a month ago with me in it. Also why I only do v8 motors now, the camry I was driving has no get up and go and delays before accelerating when you floor it.

[faisalhaydar]

I have run flats on my car which was factory installed. I just had nail Puncture my tire, the dealership told me I need new tire and that I cannot put a patch on it due it can rupture.
So I went to local tire shop and he put a heavy duty patch which cost 40 dollar.
Better than $500 for new tire…..

So stay tune let’s see what happens after a week or a month.

[myronfields]

I got a set of Bridgestone Driveguards last year for my Chevy Volt. I loved them so much, I am purchasing a Set of Driveguard Plus today for my ford focus electric. Neither car comes with a spare tires due to the fact they are both ev's. So a runflat tire is an essential choice for me. The Driveguards I got for my Volt did not reduce my range and made the vehicle feel more sturdy on the road. I used to be very hard to take off from a stand still in the rain, but after installing the Driveguards on my car this hasnt been an issue. I hope I will gert the same results from the DriveGuard Plus I will be installing today or tomorrow, depending on if they can be shipped to the store today.

[flquerom]

A spare tire is always necessary in a vehicle. RFT can break down in a remote location or at night without a near by store to repair it.

[winstonmcleish]

I had a puncture more than 50 miles from home after working at the hospital, no garages to repair the tyre or replace the tyre were open. Emergency mobile tyre fitter didn’t stock the tyre i needed. Had a horrendous time and wish i had a conventional spare.

[clivesinclair]

One of the smoothest and silent cars on the road is fitted with runflats as standard. Rolls Royce.

[rrealville]

My Bridgestone runflats are super smooth

[sstacey]

I know someone who got killed by a drunk driver while changing a flat on the highway in New Jersey😢

[TraceTheory]

>"This video isn't sponsored"
>Direct quote from Bridgestone ceo on screen
> Only tags Bridgestone in hangtags
> Video proceeds to turn into an advertisement and fluff peice for Bridgestone run flats 💀

[_masteryoda]

What you said is incomplete: "Consumer satisfaction is increasing with newer generations of run-flat tires." What the studies actually said is "Consumer satisfaction is increasing with newer generations of run-flat tires WHEN THEY ARE OEM AND THE SUSPENSION IS TUNED FOR RUN-FLATS"

[mjames]

Had a Bridgestone RF with puncture centre tyre. 2 attempts to repair & still lost air = new tyre. There are new Self seal tyres available now that re-seal around or after a puncture.

[trith]

I'm over 50 and have had multiple back surgeries and fusions. For me, trying to change a tire would probably put me in the hospital for a few days and rack up another surgery and there is no way I'm going to sit on the side of the road and wait on an Autoclub or a stranger to stop and help, so Run Flat was a no-brainer when I bought my 540i. I do notice the slightly stiffer ride, but the knowledge I can just head to the dealership or garage if I get a "flat" is all that matters. In a few more years I would imagine we won't even notice the difference.

[IpodNutz]

Is the dramatic background music necessary? So distracting.

[sngs]

Nice....well explained! Thank you, Jack!

[drpalafox]

Are they safe after the puncture is fixed after they did run flat? or must be replaced because exhausted?

[graydeanj]

Run flat tires can still overheat and explode when driven on while low / leaking. They also become no good after being driven on so you would need a new tire 99% of the time

[TheBarberOneRJ]

Amazing video brother! It could have done without the music though. 😮

[lwriker]

I bought a used van with Michilen Pax run flats. Little did I know, 2 have slow leaks: 3 days and 1 month each. The cost to replace all 4 is $3000. Can not replace just he 2. Also, not even available any more. Replacing with standard wheels (rims &tires) is $2000. I bought a used car because I can't get a new one. Similar to stories of used electric cars and the battery is shot and no longer made. Also TPMS will not function after standard wheel replacement