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Jul 30, 2009 | 05:30 PM

eboggs_jkvl

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Why have run flats?

This is why...

A little something I picked up on the way to the hardware store.

Crap....

Elmer

Jul 30, 2009 | 05:32 PM

dpigguy

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and I thought the 3 1/2 inch wood screw I picked up was big!

Jul 30, 2009 | 05:47 PM

obxchartercaptain

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Thats a VERY GOOD reason to have Run Flats.

Jul 30, 2009 | 05:49 PM

jpuli28

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Damnit, good point and I hate run flats!

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by obxchartercaptain

Thats a VERY GOOD reason to have Run Flats.

I wish I had runflats on all my cars.

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:08 PM

ufaj26

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Holy Crap !!!!!!!!!! Good reason for the run flats

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:09 PM

eboggs_jkvl

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Oh and BTW, it literally destroyed my BRAND NEW GSD3 tire! My new replacement is due in on Monday!

Elmer

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:09 PM

PeterM

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No Runflats for Me.

Getting rid of the runflats was one of my best mods.

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Jul 30, 2009 | 06:09 PM

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Looks like something made behind bars...

Run flats are great, keep you moving.

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:10 PM

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eboggs_jkvl

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Getting rid of the runflats was one of my best mods.

Um, you can have my knife blade....

Free!

Elmer

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl

Um, you can have my knife blade....

Free!

Elmer

Some people still watch black & white TV and don't have cell phones.

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:26 PM

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crescentbeachbum

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roofing nail AND sheet metal screw

separate events, on each driver side GY RF tire, center of tread.
Goodyear dealer was able to plug & patch each time for $35.
Thousands of miles later, zero issues/problems.
I'm still gonna replace em with the Firestone RFs.

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:34 PM

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Wayne O

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No question in my mind...for street driving I prefer the security of runflats.

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:46 PM

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But did the run flat even work in this situation?

I think that constitutes as a concealed weapon

Jul 30, 2009 | 06:54 PM

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TexasC6

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We don't all live in jacksonville

Jul 30, 2009 | 07:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl

This is why...

A little something I picked up on the way to the hardware store.

Crap....

Elmer

If you ever pick up something like that when you're miles from nowhere, you'll realize how worthless runflats are. I wish my C6 had a spare tire after the experience I had. And if you travel much, and haven't spent the night in a srnage place wondering where your next tire is coming from, or when you might get home - you WILL.

Jul 30, 2009 | 07:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl

This is why...

A little something I picked up on the way to the hardware store.

Crap....

Elmer

If you ever pick up something like that when you're miles from nowhere, you'll realize how worthless runflats are. I wish my C6 had a spare tire after the experience I had. And if you travel much, and haven't spent the night in a strange place wondering where your next tire is coming from, or when you might get home - you WILL.