Run flat tires

[hayato]

Hi all,

Anyone changed their tires to run flat / zero pressure tires?

Any difference in terms of performance, comfort and noise?

Just thinking of changing to RFT so that I can get rid of the spare tire.

[solar]

my personal opinion is still to keep the spare, especially if u need to travel to malaysia.

i ever hit a pothole and dented my rim. i had the instant inflate but couldn't help.. air will not hold in the tyre due to the dent.

had to swap in the spare.

[hatch]

Furthermore,

They r expensive and heavy

[APR C180]

and the ride is also more bouncy as compare to normal...

[hayato]

Thanks for all your advise, think I will drop the idea and just stick to normal tyres

[jes]

Thanks for all your advise, think I will drop the idea and just stick to normal tyres

wise decision

[Alv]

In my previous ride i had stock 16" RFT. Upgraded to DPE 19" and i tried to weigh both 19" and 16" with tires on using my hands. They weigh almost the same. RFT are heavy and had stiff sidewall. The only advantage of RFT is the tire could still be used to travel to the nearest tire shop should you hit a nail.

[Cklasse]

I have a portable pump in the boot for slow leaking tyre. It has proven useful in several occasions, I just pump full and drive slowly to nearest tyre shop, which in Singapore is not a problem.

[CADesign]

Some Merc comes with RFT as originals.

[mark_twain]

My previous E60 BMW used RFT. A little more noisy ride, but feels safer since can withstand journey to tyre shops when Kenna nails.

[martinsetiadi]

RFT makes you ride not comfortable. .. but more safety on road

[goswimbikerun]

I used to drive on RFT. It feels stiffer... but again, it could be my biased opinion than feel. Anyway, conventional rubbers still feels better!

[Steptronic]

I am on RFTs. To me Noise is an issue with them!