run flats

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    anyone run these on their car? any brand. Or is it ill advised if the vehicle does not have a tpms? Kicking this around for daughters 01 RS. thanks
     
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    I have yet to drive a car that had remotely acceptable handling when shod in run flats. Ever.

    Just teach her how to change a tire. ;)
     
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    I have been told that TPMS is required for runflats, I know what the reasoning is, but I really don't see how it should be required, extra cost was prohibitive when I was looking. are you having problems with flats?
     
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    AAA is cheep enough that i've never considered run flats. Basic member ship is less than $100 a year and covers most everything you/she could need.
     
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    no problems with flats...just saw some on CL and was curious.

    already have AAA+
     
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    This is because you can't tell when the tire goes flat.




    I have never heard a positive, objective, review on them.
     
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