![]() Difficult To Maintain the TireĬhecking the air pressure of your run-flat tire is easier said than done. If you don’t follow the speed limit or consistently check your tire’s air pressure, you’ll most likely have to deal with a flat tire even if you have run-flat tires. Blowouts generally depend on how well you maintain your tires. Getting a run-flat tire doesn’t automatically make your car fully proofed against tire blowouts. However, in a situation where the leverage provided by the run-flat tire isn’t enough, you’ll be stuck without a spare wheel to use. Without having a dedicated space for tools and a wheel, you can get a lot of free room in your car which you can utilize as you want. Most drivers who equip their cars with run-flat tires generally do not keep a spare wheel as getting one mostly eliminates the need for keeping a spare at hand. One-time, conditional convenience is nice, but in the big picture, run-flats are likely more trouble than they're worth.Despite the numerous benefits of getting run-flat tires for your car, there are a few drawbacks you must consider. There's a lot to be said for the reassurance of driving on a flat after you've had a puncture, but if you want my advice, skip the run-flats. In the case of a Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop I recently tested, the run-flat tire option made it too crashy to drive daily. The thicker sidewalls not only result in increased road noise, but a harsher overall ride quality. The other big run-flat tradeoff is how these tires negatively affect a car's ride and handling characteristics. Because these tires aren't fitted to most vehicles, many repair shops don't stock them. ![]() And if you think you'll find a P-Zero run-flat on hand at any old tire shop, think again. Not having a spare tire onboard isn't the smartest idea if you frequently find yourself in rural settings. What if I had been, say, on Highway 50 in Nevada? Dubbed the Loneliest Road in America, there isn't a BMW dealership within 250 miles. Something else to consider: My incident occurred in a well-populated area of Northern California. ![]()
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