I hope this is not a silly question but I will be due for a new set of tyres soon and the thought of using the repair glue and compressor after a puncture doesn’t really appeal to me. I have a 3.5 1.8se and do not race around the countryside, so performance is not my main concern. Is it possible to fit runflats on my standard mazda alloys ?. Thanks.
Could be wrong but I believe that a tyre pressure monitoring system is required for runflats
That sounds like more expense to me.
My wife’s Mini has run flats and they are a complete pain in the .
if they puncture they cannot be repaired and they seem to puncture far more easily than normal tyres. We have had to have 3 new tyres in as many years none of which were worn out And they are over 100£ each.
Why not purchase boot lid cargo rack and full size spare wheel and tire plus bottle jack? Should ease your mind when broke down outback.
You might be able to find a space saver wheel that fits the MX5. I am sure that I’ve seen threads on this subject. That should fit in the boot (but not leave a lot of room).
I wouldn’t put run flats on a wheel barrow. Had them on my BMW, they’re are dreadful.
I have had run flats for several years on BMW’s. I think they are brilliant.
Twice we have had punctures and been able to complete our journey unimpeded.
I was taking my son to Warwick for an interview. Halfway up the M1 we got a puncture, but we carried on and got there on time.
Trying to change a wheel on the M1 or mess around with goo and a pump - No thank you.
The second was on New Years Eve driving home from Eastbourne to London in the snow. Car handled perfectly.
Yes, we had to buy a new tyre, but 2:00am waiting for the RAC in the Snow on New Years Day - No thank you.
I would consider run-flats on the MX5. BUT - there is a risk that if you don’t have a tyre pressure monitoring system then you may not know you have a puncture, you could drive for too long or too fast and exceed the safety limits of the tyre.
I have an RX7 alloy space saver - fits nicely in the boot of our Mk3.5. I know it won’t be easy to get the full size wheel in the boot, but I would rather have the option of having a spare.
Thanks for the replies. It sounds like too much trouble. I think I will get a small spare and only carry it on long journeys.
So how often are you guys getting punctures? I’ve not had one since the 1980’s and drive 20,000 miles a year. Have I just been lucky?
Gra
Very lucky I reckon.
2 in 3 years @ 20,000 miles a year (BMW)
1 in 4 years @ 6,000 miles a year (BMW)
0 in 3 years @ 3,000 miles a year (MX5)
I heard punctures are rare now compared with “the old days” whenever those were.
I have had 1 puncture over the last 13 years of 5 ownership & that was my fault for over enthusiastic driving, dropping the front nearside off the tarmac in Wales so ripping the sidewall.
I only have anecdotal evidence but my father had 4 on his BMW in 6 years of ownership with runflats. Runflats also run the risk of damaging the alloy more.
“Perhaps the most surprising finding, however, is that car owners reported having to replace their run-flat tires more frequently than their “normal” counterparts, at 31% to 19%, respectively. In addition, owners of cars with run-flats have to replace tires more frequently due to flats and blowouts than people with regular tires.”
http://www.jdpower.com/content/press-release/lke2ieR/2013-u-s-original-equipment-tire-customer-satisfaction-study.htm
And it kills the ride!