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Old 07-06-2016, 04:41 PM   #1
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Replacing run flats

Has anyone deleted their run flats with a standard tire? I got a none repairable nail in one of my rears. Of course none of the local shops have a replacement on hand and I had to order it. Lucky for me the camaro isn't a daily driver and can sit.
I debated about replacing both rears with a standard tire of the right size but without the compressor or spare. I didn't want to end up stranded
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Old 07-06-2016, 04:46 PM   #2
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Went with the Extremecontact DWS 06. Wanted something that would do better in the cold and wet. No issues so far. I should say that I'm running Nitto 555 G2s for my summer set.
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Has anyone deleted their run flats with a standard tire? I got a none repairable nail in one of my rears. Of course none of the local shops have a replacement on hand and I had to order it. Lucky for me the camaro isn't a daily driver and can sit.
I debated about replacing both rears with a standard tire of the right size but without the compressor or spare. I didn't want to end up stranded
If you have run flats I'm not understanding the stranded part. I've gotten two flats in my 3 series and neither of them caused me any trouble. Replaced both of course but I drove 20 miles at roughly 50mph with no issues. Why go with standard tires?
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Has anyone deleted their run flats with a standard tire? I got a none repairable nail in one of my rears. Of course none of the local shops have a replacement on hand and I had to order it. Lucky for me the camaro isn't a daily driver and can sit.
I debated about replacing both rears with a standard tire of the right size but without the compressor or spare. I didn't want to end up stranded
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I also have AAA as backup.
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Old 07-06-2016, 05:04 PM   #5
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Went with the Extremecontact DWS 06. Wanted something that would do better in the cold and wet. No issues so far. I should say that I'm running Nitto 555 G2s for my summer set.
I was thinking about going with those exact ones, nitto 555 G2..

Any pictures of them on the car?
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Old 07-06-2016, 05:44 PM   #6
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Because the Run Flat tire wont be on the shelf at every location. Due to the fact they run $400, I dont see many places stocking them. So the next time this happens Ill be in the same boat, waiting for a special order tire when they have three different options that are no run flat on the shelf right now....and I can get two of them for the price of the run flat.
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Old 07-06-2016, 05:52 PM   #7
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Went with the Extremecontact DWS 06. Wanted something that would do better in the cold and wet. No issues so far. I should say that I'm running Nitto 555 G2s for my summer set.

did you got get the compressor/fix a flat from the dealer ? or you taking your chances hoping you dont get a flat??
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Old 07-06-2016, 05:58 PM   #8
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Just in case - - - -

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I also have AAA as backup.
Until they find out its not run flat tires on the car anymore, and if I had kept them I would be able to drive myself to the local dealer.....so they dont cover it.
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Old 07-06-2016, 06:04 PM   #9
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I was thinking about going with those exact ones, nitto 555 G2..

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Old 07-06-2016, 06:05 PM   #10
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did you got get the compressor/fix a flat from the dealer ? or you taking your chances hoping you dont get a flat??
I did not. I have two sets of wheels and tires so if one gets a flat I just bring the truck out and change it real quick.
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Because the Run Flat tire wont be on the shelf at every location. Due to the fact they run $400, I dont see many places stocking them. So the next time this happens Ill be in the same boat, waiting for a special order tire when they have three different options that are no run flat on the shelf right now....and I can get two of them for the price of the run flat.
I factor the cost of a possible tow into the replacement cost. Even a short distance can run $75 or more. Then I consider the safety factor. I've lost standard tires in a blowout situation. Scary to be sure. Never had a bit of concern when the run flat went down. Except for the warning light you'd barely know anything was wrong. That being said I paid around $400 each time. I've also replaced some standard unidirectional tires that ran me $200 a piece plus the tow since my donut wasn't an option. First time I went to put it on it was flat. Go figure. Anyway buy what you feel comfortable with and what you can afford.
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Old 07-06-2016, 06:14 PM   #12
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On my Vette I just bought, I replaced before car left the lot with DWS06 tires. Bought a compressor and plug kit and put in trunk. The run flats are much more money, hard to get, wear faster, louder, and throw a ton of crap all over the car. I don't track, but the DWS06 do real well.
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Old 07-06-2016, 06:16 PM   #13
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Here you go.
Thanks man, they look nice, good grip and half the cost of the runflats
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Old 07-06-2016, 06:23 PM   #14
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Because the Run Flat tire wont be on the shelf at every location. Due to the fact they run $400, I dont see many places stocking them. So the next time this happens Ill be in the same boat, waiting for a special order tire when they have three different options that are no run flat on the shelf right now....and I can get two of them for the price of the run flat.
Exactly. I had to wait five days to get my replacements at the dealership.
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