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Old Mar 28, 2005 | 09:26 PM
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When did they start putting runflats on the C5? Thanks in advance for your replies.
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They were available as an option on the later C4 (89 and up?) also.
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Man I don't know but it's a great ride without them.
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They came standard on the 1997 model.
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