Why Not to Buy Run Flat Tires for Your Car

Run flat tires. Why Not to Buy Run Flat Tires for Your Car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Run flat vs regular car tires, which is better for your car. Run-flat tires advantages and disadvantages. Run flat vs non run flat tires. The history of run flat tires. Are run flat tyres worth the extra cost and weight? The best tires for your car. Run flat tires explained. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.

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[alliegoebert]

Just yesterday, I was driving from DC to NYC when I burst a tire on my MINI in New Brunswick, NJ. I’m actually really happy for my run-flats because I was able to drive the 40 miles all the way to MINI of Manhattan.

[iNick]

I actually agree with you, I took the run-flats off my BMW after I got a hole in them and learn just how expensive they were to replace and got regular air filled tires and put an air pump in my car.

[Aarontlondon]

I had a BMW 4 series with run flat tyres. The car went through tires like crazy, they’d get a puncture too easily, they couldn’t be repaired, and were SOOO expensive. NEVER AGAIN. Scotty is right again!

[cetinprod]

im buying 5 years tires from tire4coin

[mamabazzz]

I've actually been using run flat tires for over 10 years and they do not ride rougher than regular tires unless they have no air inside them because of a puncture and they have no affect your gas mileage. I can remember the times where I had zero air pressure in one or two tires and didn't have to stop in the middle of nowhere or bad weather to change them. The replacement cost is not an issue if you use Discount Tire and purchase a road hazard warranty that will repair or replace the tires for free. Run flat tires are worth every penny.

[aig]

I had run flat tires on my Audi. I can tell that the steering was way more precise than with regular tires because of the steel walls. Also, we ran almost 20 km whithout noticing that the tire was flat. No sound or vibration at all.
I dont use run flar anymore because of the weight. Too much pressure on suspension and bushing

[fidbau]

My 2016 Corvette Z51 is for track use, came with Michelin Run Flat tires, I like the ride and never had a problem.

[christiani]

@ 36 seconds, anyone see the guy walking in the background take a vid of scotty? Lol

[calex]

Run flats can be repaired just like regular tires. I got in my car this past week and when I drove off I got that message about low air pressure and when I pulled it up on the screen it shows my rear left tire only had 15 psi. I clear the screen and continue driving to my destination without even thinking about the flat. Try doing that with a regular tire. At the end of the day when I had time I took the car to a tire shop where the flat was replaced for $10. Run flats may cost more but not having to wait around to fix a flat or be stranded at the side of the road is more important than saving a few bucks.

[DawidWarsaw]

I have Bridgestone Driveguard runflat tires winter set, as well as summer set and I'm happy with it. Not so stiff, not so rough ride with them and they are giving me comfort of not having to change wheel on the highway, at night, or when it's cold or raining outside.

[WhiteAndNerdy]

Manufacturers are doing away with spares all together because of "weight savings", but it's really just an excuse for them to be cheap. Haha.

[lewisowens]

All of this is absolutely true! I bought a MINI countrymanS 2010 ALL4 about 3 months ago, the previous owner had put "high quality" expensive Run Flat tires on the front and had normal Summer tires on the back. Let me tell you, having these tires on it makes it ride and sound horribel, it's extremly loud and makes for an extremely rough ride. In 2 days I'm Having Michelin Cross Climate 2 tires installed, I have a feeling this is going to be MUCH more comfortable!
I would say 110% NEVER buy Run Flat tires, unless (LOL) you plan on getting your tires shot with bullets in a battle, and still have to drive. Just spend more money on some nice tires that ride well!
Keep up the great work Scott!

[moushgas]

When I bought my Lexus, first think in my mind is to put run flats on it. I did it and was very happy. I drove 45k miles on my 2019 Lexus 450h on my run flat. time to change for 2nd set of four. I have 5 flats during 45k males. its saves me time(never late to work, meeting ), saves me money(never replace tire after puncture), saves my life(never stoped on road that cars passing by me at 70miles per hour). Yes I pay for run flats $400 more than regular tires. but you can't by life for $400.

[VCBird]

As a Certified Tire Pro for National Tire and Battery, I agree with you 100% on this. The big bummer thing about these run-flat tires is many manufacturers recommend NOT repairing them!
So if one gets damaged you gotta buy a new one anyway (Pirelli and Bridgestone especially). Continental and Michelin are ok under certain circumstances though. Still, EXPENSIVE!

[survivorvibes]

tire4coin is only site where I buy tires

[georgiaguardian]

I had a BMW 5 series with run flats. They are LOUD, firm, and very uncomfortable! And they are extremely expensive to replace! Such a stupid idea to put military purpose tech on regular cars.

[Teetee]

I have run flat tires on my BMW. I absolutely love them! they ride very smooth an I got them at a reasonable price below $200

[SMOKYMTNPATRIOT]

My Corvette came with run-flats because there's no room for a spare and the front and rear tires are different sizes so definitely no room for two spares. Switching to normal tires made night and day difference in ride but did lose a little cornering due to the softer sidewalls. No regrets on getting rid of the run-flats.

[jake]

Haha this guy in the background taking a picture thats quality!