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      01-18-2017, 04:40 PM   #19
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Ummm, what? No it's not. The whole point of rft is so you don't have a blowout on the highway and can safely drive a few more miles at speed and pull over.

If you get a puncture on a rft and drive on it to it's limit, chances are it'll be trashed. You're getting a new tire as a result regardless. No different than a non-run flat
I wouldn't say it's not.. the reasons you mentioned above is also true, but having a RFT also eliminates the need for a jack and a spare tire. These tires can be driven for a long distance without damage. Had a friend who had an puncture incident and drove to the nearest tire center to repair plug the RFTs.
Most tire manufacturers make clear that RFT should not be repaired.

Would recommend picking up the OEM compressor/sealant kit. It's purportedly TPMS-friendly and is what BMW supplies with most M-cars (that do not run RFTs).
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