Run flats v 'normal' tyres

[Davey S2]

I have a 2010 320d which is currently on Bridgestone run flats.

I need to replace all 4 tyres in the next month or so and Am toying with ditching the run flats and going with normal tyres.

I assume a fair few other people have also done this? What are the pros and cons?

Obviously if you have a flat then you have to stop but run flats are only good for 30 or so miles anyway. If you have decent breakdown cover then you can get picked up. Is there a generic space saver you can just stick in the boot?

What are a decent tyre choice at the moment? The car is only used for motorway commuting so I don't need the last word in feel and performance.

Thanks

[Davey S2]

RicksAlfas said:

Davey S2 said:

I have a 2010 320d which is currently on Bridgestone run flats.

I need to replace all 4 tyres in the next month or so and Am toying with ditching the run flats and going with normal tyres.

I assume a fair few other people have also done this? What are the pros and cons?

Obviously if you have a flat then you have to stop but run flats are only good for 30 or so miles anyway. If you have decent breakdown cover then you can get picked up. Is there a generic space saver you can just stick in the boot?

What are a decent tyre choice at the moment? The car is only used for motorway commuting so I don't need the last word in feel and performance.

Thanks

My 2010 320 ED came on Michelin Energy tyres which aren't run flat. It has a pump and a tub of gloop in the boot so you could just get that kit if you need some emergency back up. It won't help if you have a massive rip in a tyre but would hopefully block a nail or screw hole.

That's my thinking. Run flats don't give you massive range if you have a blow out anyway. Ok it may get you to the services but you still have to get the AA out anyway.