Now that the tailgate thing is sorted can I please ask for opinions on runflats. My X340i is running Bridgestones all round and they're probably 1000 miles from needing replacement. I've always used runflats on numerous cars that I have run but I'm seriously considering going to non runflats when the change is needed. My insurers (LV) don't seem to have any issues following a phone call but I reckon that something in writing would be good. What opinions are there out there?

Morning John

I went from Run Flat to Non Run Flat for one simple reason availabilty, when I needed a rear tyre in an emergency. That was mid 2000's and I know things have probably changed but since then I have stuck to non runflat as both the E53 and the E70 rum 20" staggered set ups both cars are currently on Hankook non runflat's cost is also a benefit at around half the cost of Michelin or Bridgestone

Dave

 

Hi Dave 

Did you speak to your insurance company about the change? 

With the E53 4.6is at the first change yes (Admiral at that time) and like LV as long as they were the correct size and rating it was of little interest. I have to say I haven't bothered since

Dave

I think I will go non run flat when its time to change.  Purely for ride comfort.  Its the only thing I can fault my G21 on, you know if you hit a bump or pot hole.

My friend changed his to non run flats on the mini and it made so much difference to ride comfort, and with the state of the roads these days...

I'll be honest I didn't think insurance would be bothered, if a tyre fits surely its fine? 

I know some of them were being asses a while back with people fitting winter tyres saying they had modified their cars.

Morning Richard

If it is an option offered by the Manufacturer it isn't a Modification would be my argument 

My E70 runs non-run flat tyres due originally to availability the car was originally offered with either run flat and Non Run flat I also have a set of Winter wheels and tyres.

Dave

 

9 hours ago, Astonred said:

I think I will go non run flat when its time to change.  Purely for ride comfort.  Its the only thing I can fault my G21 on, you know if you hit a bump or pot hole.

My friend changed his to non run flats on the mini and it made so much difference to ride comfort, and with the state of the roads these days...

I'll be honest I didn't think insurance would be bothered, if a tyre fits surely its fine? 

I know some of them were being asses a while back with people fitting winter tyres saying they had modified their cars.

Hi.

If you have any issues with insurance at all for a change of tyres then please feel free to drop me a line.

Regards,

Dan.

On 7/7/2025 at 10:21 AM, Greydog said:

Morning Richard

If it is an option offered by the Manufacturer it isn't a Modification would be my argument 

My E70 runs non-run flat tyres due originally to availability the car was originally offered with either run flat and Non Run flat I also have a set of Winter wheels and tyres.

Dave

 

I fully agree!

I've had a set of winter wheels for the golf since I bought it in 2012, purely becasue I wanted a proper spare wheel.  4 x alloys with winter tyres (same size as summer wheels/tyres) and wheel bags £800 (on offer) from VW a spare alloy with tyres (to match what was already on there) £800, so what do you think I went for?

Let me have a wild guess 🤣🤣

Dave