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Car Forum / Lexus Cars / May 2008replacement tires, run-flats vs non-run-flats
My 2006 GS300 is equipped with run-flat tires. Once you have a flat, the manual suggests replacing all four tires. I am approaching 40,000 without a flat, lucky me, but I don't think I'll be as lucky much longer. I plan to change my tires very soon, but would like to switch to regular radials, not run flats. Anyone had any experience switching from run-flats to non-run-flat radials? PS: I do not want to change rims to accommodate non-run-flats. I have changed my runflats on a 02 SC430 and have been very happy. Runs much better. I bought a pump and repair kit instead of carrying a spare. It has worked for me since my dash instruments tell me when the tire has lost as little as two pounds of air. > My 2006 GS300 is equipped with run-flat tires. Once you have a flat, > the manual suggests replacing all four tires. I am approaching [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > PS: I do not want to change rims to accommodate non-run-flats. >My 2006 GS300 is equipped with run-flat tires. Once you have a flat, >the manual suggests replacing all four tires. I am approaching [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >PS: I do not want to change rims to accommodate non-run-flats. everything I've heard says to stay away from the run flats __________________________________________ Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience. You may be able to find run-flat support for regular pneumatic tires. I think it was in UK news. Run flat tires allows the manufacturer to remove the spare tire, therefore saving some weight (increase MPG by a fraction). It also helps maintain some directional control when you have a higher speed blowout. The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard may require manufacturer to provide a pneumatic spare, but does the own need to drive around with a spare? Will a tire shop install a non-spec tire? etc etc > My 2006 GS300 is equipped with run-flat tires. Once you have a flat, > the manual suggests replacing all four tires. I am approaching [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > PS: I do not want to change rims to accommodate non-run-flats.
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