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I am personally sold on the run flats. Two in the fleet, a 2007 335xi and a 2014 535xi both have them.
they are Contis. We got 60+k out of the first set on the 335xi, and that alone sold me. Comfortable, quiet ride. Keep them pumped up to max spec for fuel efficiency and the BMW suspension handles the rest. I buy new cars for my bride and take her hand me downs as my sometimes dd. My fleet consists of several cars, trucks, none of which is younger then 15 years old. I like them all and they have treated me well. The girl gets a new car every 7 years or so and that means I get to a new one to my collection and maybe pass one on to a friend who will appreciate a car well maintained.
Run flats are awesome as far as I am concerned. I have a '99 tahoe LX and removed the spare from under the vehicle perhaps 10 years ago. It is the original that came with the truck. I may have used it maybe once.......I had inspected it and was convinced it would turn to a pile of rust if I left is hanging under the vehicle as designed. It takes up room in the rear of the vehicle, but at least I know it is there and in excellent shape to bail my ass out in a pinch.
My 1987 frankentruck F350 dulie dump 4x4 doesn't carry a spare at all..... but I am never far from home with that big ugly bastage.
Knock wood, I have never had to inflate the spare in my '89 928 GT or my 2000 C4. The spare in my '74 TR6 doesn't really hold air so I have to remember to check that puppy at least once a year.
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