Why You SHOULDN'T Buy Run Flat Tires | Here's An Alternative! | DriveHub
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- It's the age-old question in the tire world... Should I put run-flat tires on my car or go with regular tires? Run-flat tires allow a vehicle to still travel at limited speeds and distance after a tire has been punctured. This sounds like a great idea, why wouldn't you purchase run-flat tires then? Run flats aren't without fault and there are many cons to purchasing them.
Today I'm going to go over the pros and cons of both run-flat tires and standard regular tires, and also offer an alternative that has saved many non-run flat tire users in case of a tire emergency.
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"God I love this thing" I say that every time I step on my C5. That is what owning a Corvette is all about!
Sooo true,....every time when i go to the garage and see my c5 standing there I'm in love with it,...I'm so greatfully to have one of these c5,...when i buy the C5, it was 30 years back for the last time i drove a Corvette, that was the 82 collector, i was then 22 years of age, then my relationship stranded one year later, so i must sell my Corvette because i didn't could afford it anymore,....so 30 years later, i'm the proud owner of a C5 and C7,....the most German cars i drive ,...but nothing give me more goosebumps than the American Corvette!!
@@emhamontage9098 That's so cool. Looking for my 1st Vette in the spring.....
Thank you, I always thought Corvette owners used Triple A.
Great video. I have a g.s. C6 and going to change to regular tires. Will be watching more of your work. Like your style.
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Hmm I ran into a pothole that damaged my passenger front tire my low tire pressure light came on and it freaked me out car drove fine. I was 60 miles from home woke up the next day and there was a golf ball size hole on the inside of my tire, That same tire took me all the way home going 60 MPH.I will ALWAYS run with RUNFLATS ....ALWAYS !!!!!!!
In my experience, regular tires provide much better performance than run flats. I like Michelin pilot super sports (or PS4’s now). Great tread wear vs the performance. I use a compressor & tire patch kit. Never had to use the patch kit. And only 1 flat tire in 15 yrs and two Corvettes. The one flat held air for several hours before having to be topped off. So, this has been a good option for me to date.
One other negative to standard tires that you didn’t mention is that if you get a flat at speed and lose all pressure, you can ruin your wheel before you can come to a stop.
A higher chance of losing control of car with non run flat should it have a blow out.
Thank you for this. I just took off the Good Year F1's and bought a plug kit and compressor. The ride on the regular tires is insanely better. And I saved a ton of money!
First upgrade I made after buying a '13 Z06 was ditch the run-flats. They're noisy and suck for traction. Much happier after making the change to Michelin PS4s.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you feel the same way I do! Thanks for watching Lynn!
Where did you put your spare?
yeah do u just keep a plug kit in the car then? or do u have something like slime?
The Z06 never came with Runflats…did it?
@@patrickhumpal8651 From what I've read. No, they do not due to increased weight and less performance than regular tires. Z06 is a true track car and runflats take away some of that.
Thank you! My run flats on my Q50 make me tram line like crazy on certain types of pavement and I’ve had so many opinions on the car from suspension adjustments, checking control arms, etc and chalked it up to Run Flat tires and crappy pavement. Just waiting to get new wheels and I’m switching to standard tires
God bless you, you're a lifesaver! I'm so grateful I watched your video. Although I just bought my 2016 Mercedes last November it is in bad need of new tires. Replacing the current run flats is SO expensive, they're not in stock and need to be special ordered here in Canada. Frig it!! I'm buying new regular winter tires during these October sales and I'll get a portable air compressor. It feels like you've unloaded a huge weight off my shoulders. Mmmm-wah!
He left out so many things. I didn't want run flats but they came stock on my bmw x5. Noise, ride and life has been fine. If you catch a puncture quickly and don't drive on the it with low air you can plug them as a regular tire. Patch preferred also. Air compressor doesn't help if you have a big hole in your tire! And I'd hate to try to plug a hole on the side of the road. Runflats will take over. They are superior technology. Advantages are:
Safer - never stranded. Never change a tire on side of road.
Safer - tire is more controllable in sudden blowout.
No spare needed to carry around in your car.
Your wife and kids will like it.
I respectfully disagree. We own a BMW X3 with run flats and love them. They are not noisy and the ride is excellent. BMW designs the vehicle for run flats and does not recommend changing to conventional tires. We got a flat during a terrible rain storm once on a mountain narrow winding road and the run flats allowed us to drive safely to a repair shop. They are well worth the extra price to me for safety and peace of mind especially when my wife drives alone. I currently use a compressor like the one in this video for an EV that I drive, but tire plugs don't always work and can invalidate the tire warranty. I'm planning to switch to run flats when I change the tires despite the few cons.
You're talking about an x3, not a sportscar. Its an suv with a ton of insulation. Run flats are shit performers on your car and every car but again x3 so the issue is more cost vs convenience in incredibly rare situations being that you actually have a spare.
Your car is not designed for them, you're just a sucker for believing that nonsense used to sell you more expensive tires.
Unless you're running an armored x3 or dont know how to put on a spare id save the money and get more grip but like i said, it matters far less with an x3 as far as perf, noise and ride.
ive beeen saving up for a c5 keep the content up
So you are correct about the Runflat tires being noisy. However, when I had my Corvette with run flats and they needed replacing I did some research and my recollection is the OEM Goodyears are noisy and wear out quickly. The Michelin equivalent are supposedly noticeably quieter and also last longer. Not being stuck on the side of the road is worth the extra cash IMO.
I have the Michelins. They aren’t noisier. But the grip compared to the eagles is insane.
I have a Camaro SS 2 and it has run flats and when it comes time for a new set of tires ( It only has 11K on it ) I’m definitely going to go with this option.
I replaced my Pilot Sport summer only"s with Pilot Sport AS/3+ run flats . Ride quality improved, noise decreased, low temps weren't an issue, no low speed scrub. His example with the compressor didn't talk about plugging a flat before you pump it up.
Skip Hedgepath agree, love the AS/3+, amazing handling, very little wear after over 5k spirited miles.
I carry a 12v compressor, tire repair kit, and a better jack in my truck. Really good for peace of mind that I can get back on the road quick and easy.
Well said. thanks for the info, good stuff...
Trust me, as a C5 owner for like 13 years, you should keep on those run flats. They've saved my ass so many times. When you use that flat kit on the C5 with the TPMS it'll plug it up/destroy it. That's why you use that with the z06 only. So now, if that fix-a-flat gum ruined your TPMS, you have to change that too and have it recalibrated. Just my thoughts.
Great video. Just started watching your channel. I have a 03 and getting ready to change over to regular tires. So perfect timing for me. Especially liked the air compressor with light will be purchasing one of those along with plug kit.
I'm running nitto g2 summer tires. Best traction imo. My buddy runs the same in his Lightning. Gr8 tire.
Very good information here thank u
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
If you are driving in a rural or smaller urban area, good luck. RFT replacements will not be readily available, so find a hotel while you wait for the shop to get it. Dont believe me, trying calling a tire shop in those areas to see if they have one to fit your vehicle.😅
I drive a 2000 corvette c5 convertible with run flats tires,...never a problem with that,...now just installed brand new Michellin run flats tires again, with new SR1 Apex rims ,...really no any problem with the noise, and i drive it dailly!! Greetzz The Netherlands.
My BoltEV didn't come with a spare, just "self-sealing" Michelin' s. I found on the Bolt forum it was possible, so I have a full size spare on a matching factory rim, S10 jack and a lug wrench. I no longer have to concern myself with the inconvenience of waiting for roadside assistance. To look at my car, you wouldn't notice it had a spare, it's out of sight.
I went to a local salvage yard and purchased a small scissors jack which I carry in my '04 Z06 along with a set of 4 jack pucks, a compressor and a tire plug patch kit. In the event the hole is unrepairable, such as a hole in the sidewall, I keep a tire and a rim that fits the car at home that a member of my family can deliver to me. If this were to occur while on a road trip I am admittedly phukticated. -Richard Curtis
So you keep a tire and rim at home. Not very practical if you have 2 different size tires.
Great video bro. I made up my mind about not getting run flats.
Awesome video thank you
I just bought a set of new tires for my 2001 Z06 last November,The car has 10000 miles and had the original tiresI bought a set of Michelin non run-flats from Town Fair tire in Nashua,N.H.
The suspension of the Corvette is set up for run-flats. If your car sits in the winter, run-flats don't flat spot like a regular tire. Run-flats don't have as much body roll as regular tires. But with that being said, traction is better with a regular tire. Good report.
I have a c6 z06, hate run flats I carry a air compressor and about 10 tire plugs of which I've used 2. If I have a major blowout I have a AAA card. Works great for me.
My mom just had a flat tire in her Z4, which has (had) run flats and no spare. I guess she drove a bit too far on a flat and the tire was destroyed. We ended up taking the flat tire to Goodyear and got a new non run flat. The factors in deciding to go non run flat were that they were cheaper, in stock, and the car was stranded at a gas station sitting on a jack. Plus the car hardly ever leaves their town and my parents are in their 70’s and not interested in performance. Now I’m on the hunt for a spare to have on standby. Btw they insisted on it having a 6 speed manual. Save the manuals!!
i had a car exactly like yours. drove 10 years 100k miles. never had flat. did have punctures though. i always carried a compressor like yours and a plug kit. plugs are very easy to use, but since the corvete is so low to the ground installing a plug while tire is on car would be hard.
Bought my 08 C-6 in 2013 without run flat tires. Immediately bought a tire patch kit and an air compressor to store in the boot. I've yet to have to use it.
They came stock on my C4 collector edition! C5 was not the first.
Great Video Thanks
Thank you for your awesome info. My 2016 ATS has 34000 Km on it but Rear Left tire makes noise and it is Run-flat tire. I thought it was from the Rear Brakes or Parking brakes. so I replace them all and still, the exact same noise remains. So, it is absolutely tire noise. My question is as long as I keep the pressure, would it be safe to drive? I found a piece of rubber is hanging out on the tire sidewall close to the rim side. and it makes kind of grinding pulsation noise from it. Thank you for your help in advance.
for you air the ride quality should not be an issue, I can guarantee that your ride quality when compared to a RF tire and a non is very minute, technology has improved since it's development, there are good choices out there in RF tires as I have a set of Bridgestone dueler hl 400 on my MDX and the ride is amazing.
I'm scared asf I bought regular tires for my 2001 c5 and found your video and feel lil better but still scared asf of getting a flat or blowout..I should of bought run flats but wanted save $..Thanks for your vid dude
EXCELLENT video.
i just bought a 2002 and it has run flats on it,,omg are they are loud cant wait until i need new ones,,,but these are almost new..darn
Love the C5 Had to replace my tire that were original with non run flats (Cost and availability) But now I have annoying warning lights about the different tire pressure. The Toyos call for about 50 psi versus the 30 something psi on the run flats.....How do I get rid of the warning? The husband and I dont agree on the fix HELP
I had a BMW with run-flats and when they went I opted for non run flats and a compressor option like this. The ride was exceptionally better and way less harsh over bumps.
Also you can get an entire kit with the compressor, an emergency blanket, warning reflector signs (that you place near your car so people can see you, especially at night) and jumper cables all in one small case that stores anywhere. All for about $50.
you got a link? I'm planning to make the switch and I don't want to carry a spare
@@patrickli804
I bought it a while ago so I don't have the link. I'm pretty sure I got it at Walmart though.
I can't believe you have your Corvette out on that well salted road, a little to much right foot and you're going to put it in the ditch. My 07 Z06 has run flats and I'm pleased with their performance, in addition when the temperature gets in the 40's my Vette is in the garage till warm weather. My $0.02.
Most small compressors are slow to air a tire, especially if it has a hole in it due to a nail. What’s does work is a can of fix a flat.
*Plus you need spray fix a flat kit in case if you can't fill up the tire with the air*
Psh. The factory eagle F1’s suck. I couldn’t find them a few months ago, so I got the Michelin runflats and my cornering ability improved drastically. They aren’t any noisier, and I spend as much time with the targa off as I can.
My friend with run flats on her Mercedes has to throw them away after each flat. Or so the dealer does under warranty. Get regular tires and a can of Fix a Flat.
I really thought fix-a-flat was going to be his solution. Or better fix-a-flat *and* the compressor. I guess he mentioned a tire repair kit /shrug.
Fix a Flat will mess up the TPMS sensor
Jake what about skid pad performance between the two? Is one better at handling lateral forces? Btw- another great video! 🤘🏼
Thanks Craig! There wasn’t much statistical data about skid pad performance particularly, but what I researched and found out via lots of forum input was that the softer sidewall found on regular tires as opposed to run-flats equates to better grip in corners and on wet surfaces. People did say the run-flats all had a great turn in feel, which I noticed myself, and that’s due to the stiffer sidewall. That’s where you’re going to notice a difference mainly. The run-flats tend to break traction easier because the reinforced sidewall doesn’t flex like a regular tire does. Again, this is stuff only true enthusiasts, like yourself, who really push their vehicles to their limits will notice, and that was the aim of the video!
DriveHub great stuff Jake, thanks!!
Thanks for watching buddy!
My buddy has a c6 corvette and said one of the best mods he ever did was get rid of run-flat tires and put on regular ones
Awesome! Thanks for the info!
I got rid of the run flats on my C5. No regrets.
Runflats are also heavier, unsprung weight ! TPMS will tell you when you’re losing air, carry a portable inflator
My dream car right now is the c5 corvette. And i cant wait for the summer to serch for one , to bad they start at 20k usd in my cuntry
They are fun as hell!!!enjoy ur c5
Cuntry. Must be France.
I don't know 1 Vette that has a spare tire so standard tires aren't too good when you have no spare.
Did you even listen to this?
@@chadspawr3041 Why yes i did Chad, I'm talking about the newer vettes..2004 and up.
Most new vehicles, including minivans, have run-flat tires as OEM, because the spare tire would not fit inside the vehicle.
Thanks. Helpful. I was wondering about the run flats. Have you done one about towing a corvette for a breakdown or the non-inflatable tire?
I am looking to purchase a C5 as my next car but i live in NYC, i am curious as to how are these in snow ? i see snow on the ground the video just wanted to get some feedback about that.
Hey man, you don’t drive these things in the snow. Get a Jeep for the winter.
I use run-flat tires on all three of my cars....2017 Corvette Z06, 2015 Mercedes CLS400, and a 2009 BMW 535i. I've never had a problem with noise or ride quality, but they provide much better handling! I'll never return to using "standard" tires ever again!
Mar Blox thanks!
You rich bastard 😉
@Mar Blox I do... I agree with this gentleman.. I have runflats on my BMW 130i and couldn't feel safer, handling is direct no flex in the tire and grip is excellent in the rain when warm..
Run flats give piece of mind thats basically it. They ride stiff and you feel bumps and potholes a lot more than a standard tire.
I ditched the run-flats on my 2003 and my 2008. I hate em! I have roadside assistance on my car insurance.
.....SO NOT TRUE...my Michelin runflats are not noisy...they DO NOT wear out faster...we customize our Vettes to our own liking...I laughed when I saw the exhaust pipes...I don't know, dude...
I only have a 17 Camaro. I hated run flats and they only lasted 16k miles. Bought Continental extremes contact DWS .16K LATER,,,, Still like new a i also carry plugs and compressor.
Had these on my 01 Z06. Awrsome tires. They're going on my C6 Z51 in the spring!
excelent👍
does GM make one of those little universal spares to get you to a garage?
Robb Robb - I bought an 01, ZO6 about 14 years ago and the factory supplied compressor kit was missing. The dealerships were asking a repulsive $695.00 for the kit - that’s right, $695.00! After doing some research, I discovered that Discount Tire sold the “exact same” kit for $69.00.
I just bought an 03 vette
nobody congrats! 👍🏼
When tracking your corvette run flats are way better than standard. They give you better traction, performance, and cornering at high speeds and high G's. Standard tires don't. There is to much flex in the tire sidewalls.
My first and last question is. What if the tire doesn't maintain the tire pressure? Putting my money on roadside service.
You should make a POV driving video
There's a reason that Corvette's come with the Michelon run-flat tires. Traction, performance, and cornering !!!
Wrong use of apostrophe.
English teachers are not welcome here. Get back in your VW bug and get the fuck out of here.
What if you need a jack ?
My BMW performed and handled much better after getting rid of the run flats
That’s what I understood from lots of people that switched from run-flats to regular standard tires!
It would handle even so much better if you switched to a Corvette.
@@KeithShook bruh
You're the perv! I didn't think of that kind of rubber till you mentioned it. What's that on your upper lip? It's not milk lol.
I love that vette (give it to me when you get tired of it) and would never spend that kind of money on tyres.
I don't agree with air compressor only because you're flat tire could be bad enough where it won't hold air the best and only option is a spare 😉
Even better would be rims wrapped with rubber for low speed emergency. Can't have that though. Lol
where’s the jorts at?
Mine are fine. Not changing til I have to
Us C5 Z06 owners never got runflats. We got an inflation kit in the trunk 🙈
inflation kit meaning? an air compressor and patch kit?
Can of fix-a-flat.
There is another thing: if you are running an suv with 19+ inch rim then no runflat will kill the rims 1000%
In that scenario you need runflat
1994 C4 Corvettes came with runflats.
C4. Worst ever Corvettes.
What about the hole that is in the tire? The compressor will just blow air out the hole.
keep a plug kit right beside the compressor!!i even have a plug kit for my truck and it HAS a spare
@@curt5253 Curt, great idea!
@@curt5253yeah good luck finding the hole on the side of the road in the dark and in the rain with traffic whizzing behind you.
Same here, first thing I did with my X5 was to get rid of the RFT.
did u get a spare? i have a 4 series and i want to make the switch
A lot of myths about run flats mentioned in this video. New design run flat tires do not sacrifice performance. The Michelin run flats in particular only have one sidewall stiffener which is on the inboard side of the tire. The outside sidewall is just like the one in a NON run flat tire. What you get is a tire that performs as well or better than the same version of the NON run flat tire.
As for noise tread design and road surface are what make the noise different and usually just changes the location where noise occurs. One tire is not noisy on one road surface and another is. Drive 15 miles and suddenly the roles are reversed with the noisy one now being quiet and the quiet one now being noisy. Even slicks with absolutely no tread can make a lot of noise.
The other advantage of run flats is with being able to drive the car after it goes flat. First, there are no blow outs where the tire suddenly deflates and puts a huge drag on one wheel potentially causing a loss of control. Second, they can be driven far further than the 50 miles that most people mention. Sure if you want the tire to be repairable you need to drive at no greater than 50 mph for no more than 50 miles. However, if you have a slow leak you can stop and add air every so often, if you have a huge hole in the tire then it isn't repairable anyways so it doesn't matter how far you drive it. You could easily put 1000 miles on the tire as long as you kept speed in the 50 mph and slower range so the tire didn't get too hot. If it does get too hot all you have to do is stop and let it cool down. So they are quite liberating.
As for the presenter. One thing I noticed when his video showed the interior of the car was his poor grip on the shift lever. He had his hand wrapped around the shifter Vs putting the palm of his hand on top of the shifter and using the heel of the hand and finger tips to move the shifter. Even with the stock GM shifter it is easy to flick the shifter from one gear to another with small movements of the hand and some movement of the arm. This gets you accurate shifts without missing gears thus eliminates the myth that an after market shifter is required.
Thank you Emerson Fitipaldi. That was very enlightening. Get in you’re Ford Taurus and get the fuck out of here.
I like Michelin super sports
went to a corvette show bought a new set of michelins for my c5 from a guy for 550 bucks
Well made video. Poorly thought-out. The compressor isn't going to do you any good. Nine times out of 10 the flat tire will not take air and hold. I have Bridgestone portenzas runflats on my '04 Vette. When all else fails. Roadside assistance and a cell phone
You are supposed to plug the tire first Einstein.
New to your channel and so far i like your style (editing, camerawork, etc) and sense of humor. Nice to see a layman's take instead of a know-it-all or idiot that is "rebuilding" another Copart mess.
I predict much growth for you going forward.
Some thoughts:
Tires? The time of run flats has come and gone. Even after plugging a tire in an emergency, get to a shop to have it patched from the inside - postehaste. *Never* put those cans of goopy snot in a car tire! Finally, research nitrogen in tires and report back on your opinions, please.
Your channel? You and your fans were making fun of jorts recently. There is nothing wrong with jorts! Or cargo shorts for that matter. Or cargo jorts even. If you want to laugh, look down at your goofy shoes.
And if you want your channel to blow up, try more cleavage shots like most of the chick yubetooers - works for them!
Plugs are fine, so long as you’re not too close to the sidewall, but the same goes for an internal patch. I’d only be worried about a plug if I were in the practice of running my car REALLY hard on a regular basis. Even then, you’re only risking getting another flat. Nitrogen: it’s for suckers. It will eventually lose pressure, just like normal air, and then you’ll have to pay again to have them filled up, for no gain. Just use compressed air.
You should have your own tv show sir!
Go with michelin pilots...you dont need runflats. Call a tow truck if u get a flat.
Never run flats.
Maybe if you drive an armored car, otherwise run-flats are an abomination.
6:36 is we’re I’ve paused the video and I swear if you break out a can of fix a flat I swear I will revoke you’re car guy card your man card and your drivers license fix a flat doesn’t work and makes an absolute mess for people like me who work in a shop and actually fix tire problems.
Ok good rope plugs and a mini compressor that’s good advice
No what if's for us Manly guy's. What if's are for the Chicken Littles of the world. We don't need no stinking run flat tires.
Triple A lol
Title should be why you shouldn't buy a corvette!!
This message is dangerous and seriously outdated.
Since when saving a few bucks have more value than saving someone's life or multiple people's lives?
Tires are critical components of your vehicle. The only contact between you and the road.
In an adverse situation (a blowout), there won't be a split second to reach for a pump or a fix-a-flat can.
In life you may only get one chance. Blowouts are extremely dangerous. Many folks died, suddenly, with their dreams intact.
Standard tires have a much higher failure rate. Run flats, are the highest protection currently available.
Comfortable ride an issue?
Those days are behind us.
The most supple riding run flats are your best investment:
A) Michelin Pilot Sport ZP
B) Continental ContiProContact SSR
C) Bridgestone Driver Guard
The first two is good for at least 30k miles.
I would only use the fix-a-flat and the portable pump to pump up my run flat tires.
There is no issue with modern run flats, except for those who didn't get a second chance, in life, to purchase a set.
Run-flats are the highest protection in existence. Don't be caught dead without it.
wont work with a REAL flat
I actually own a C5 2003 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Corvette Special Red. ONLY 1,806 ORIGINAL MILES SHOWROOM CONDITION Z06 6SPD
I'd rather have f****** run flats on and not be able to f****** drive home with a puncture!!!!!
Its impossible for a car to whiz past you at 700 miles an hour