Tires

[cenix]

^ A run-flat tire can be repaired just the same as any other tire. It has to be patched properly from the inside. So any competent tire shop should be able to do this.

[buckeyewalt]

I've decided to get RFT for the last time on the rears only. My car is not even a year old and it's almost down to the wear bar on the rear, the fronts are OK. This is the last time for the Pirelli RFT, when they both wear down, it will be std. tires.
There is no way my wife could change the tires on the X5.

[buckeyewalt]

Originally Posted by cenix

^ A run-flat tire can be repaired just the same as any other tire. It has to be patched properly from the inside. So any competent tire shop should be able to do this.

I think that a lot of tire shops don't want to mess with RFT is because they are very hard to mount and un-mount and sometimes balancing can be a problem.

[possib1edoc]

UPDATE: I just installed the Delinte tires today and the car is much more comfortable in terms of ride. Also, there is less tire noise now on highway. Definitely happy about the tires, so much better than the Pirelli's that came with the car.

Will test car in snow and let you guys know how it is. Currently there's no snow on ground where I live

[lapa]

I guess The Pirelli RFT's could last a couple of months before I put new ones on, but I have heard that the difference between quality RFT/non RFT is sooo big so I can't help myself. The Michelin non RFT will go on as soon as the winter tire period is over. Very interesting that will be! Mid april....
I have had Pirelli (P7 i think) before. That was on my old Audi A6 back in 2006. As I remember they whore out very quickly too. Is that always the case with Pirelli? I think Michelin is the way to go....Always been happy with them.