Run Flat Question
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Run Flat Question
Reading in here about Lexus replacing punctured runflats with less than 25% wear brings me to the question if punctured is a run flat un-repairable or is it just not reccomended?
My ride is on order and I am struggling with the runflat issue, the one I test drove did not have runflats and drove beautifully but in this forum I read a lot of people have issue with the runflats.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
My ride is on order and I am struggling with the runflat issue, the one I test drove did not have runflats and drove beautifully but in this forum I read a lot of people have issue with the runflats.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
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Dealer told me runflats are not repairable ever. If you can get regular tires and don't mind giving up trunk space for a spare get them. IMO you do not even need a spare since you have Roadside assistance. The runflats ride very very harsh and need to be replaced for every nail in the tire, because those tires are not patchable.
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Thanks for the info. That would make it a $350-400 puncture. Roadside assistance and a conventional tire looks better and better.
Now the trick will be to get a car without runflats! My dealer says they nearly all come with them whether you want them or not.
Now the trick will be to get a car without runflats! My dealer says they nearly all come with them whether you want them or not.
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