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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The trouble with ditching the run flats is you need to get a spare, jack etc. and have somewhere to store them. My car doesn’t have a spot for that, just the trunk. Some people just keep tire goop spray in their car but that’s not a good solution either. I’ll probably get something from modern spare eventually. [/quote]

My BMW has no spare, so I keep a plug kit and portable inflator under the cargo area floor.  It's possible to buy spare tire kits, but they add back in the weight the engineers tried to eliminate and take up storage space.  If necessary, roadside assistance can also be your friend.

While run-flats do usually have a harsher ride due to their stiff sidewalls, they also offer significant safety and convenience advantages if you have a puncture, especially in foul weather or in locations where it would be unsafe to stop.  Instead of being stuck on the side of the road while trying to change the tire, or waiting for someone to come and do it for you, you can drive home, to a service location, or to somewhere safer to await further assistance.[/quote]

That’s all true. I don’t want to wait forever for roadside assistance though. I don’t mind putting a donut in my trunk, but changing tires on the shoulder of 66 is no fun. I ended up ditching the run-flats and hope it won’t come back to haunt me. [/quote]

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