To runflat or not to runflat.

[Edgie7]

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?

[Greydog]

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

 

[Edgie7]

Hi Dave 

Did you speak to your insurance company about the change? 

[Greydog]

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