Here is a question.....
Burning Brakes
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From: Haymarket VA
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You don't "have" to put runflats on your coupe. Many folks here run non-runflats on their cars. Most of them carry a compressor, jack and plug kit in case of emergencies. It all depends on how comfortable you feel driving around without a spare.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lost in the Pine Barrens with only ketchup and relish packs, New Jersey
Not if you stop the car when you get a flat... if you keep on driving- well then I guess you would cause some damage! ha ha
Seriously, plenty of people will tell you that if you put on non run-flat tires, performance will increase dramatically. I use mine as a daily driver and I like the luxury which I have used once so far! If you do go with non run-flats and get a flat, don't use fix-a-flat which I have read will damage the sensor...
Seriously, plenty of people will tell you that if you put on non run-flat tires, performance will increase dramatically. I use mine as a daily driver and I like the luxury which I have used once so far! If you do go with non run-flats and get a flat, don't use fix-a-flat which I have read will damage the sensor...
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by KidCid
You don't "have" to put runflats on your coupe. Many folks here run non-runflats on their cars. Most of them carry a compressor, jack and plug kit in case of emergencies. It all depends on how comfortable you feel driving around without a spare.
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I have Michelins on mine. They ride soooooo much better than run flats. I also have a cell phone and a AAA card.
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No, you don't have to use the runflats on the car. I have Michelin Pilot Sports on mine right now. The only drawback is that if you have a flat, obviously you can't just continue to drive the car. I kept the sensors in my wheels so I can tell if any tire starts to go flat, thereby minimizing any damage that may be done. Just carry a compressor, plug kit, small jack and a cell phone and you should be OK.
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