Run flat or reinforced...

[Kudos]

..is there a difference? Stupid question?

I need to replace front tyres on E70 X5. Options given differ in price by £100 per wheel for reinforced or runflats.

[LocoBlade]

Yes, reinforced just means they're suitable for heavier/higher performance cars that demand a more reinforced sidewall, doesn't mean they can be driven on when flat.

[Kudos]

thanks. As I thought.

Looks like I need to bite the bullet and pay extra or pay less and buy a spare or equivalent

[parapaul]

'tis much cheaper to buy a can of tyreweld and use proper tyres