It’s a common question when looking for a tire, should I get a run flat tire or not?
We’ve all been in that situation - stuck on the side of the road with a tire puncture. You need to change the tire or wait for someone to come help you or worse, wait on a tow truck. Today’s run flat technology helps alleviate this dilemma by allowing you to drive at least 50 miles on a punctured tire so you can safely get off the road and/or to a repair shop. And today’s run flat tires are much more comfortable to ride on, more cost effective and fit just about any vehicle.
While the skill of changing a tire is always handy, the convenience of a run flat cannot be denied. However, conventional tires are typically lower in cost and have better ride qualities. That said, Scotty Reiss, of shebuyscars.com, tested a set of Continental run flat tires and states, “These run flats will change your life. Really.” In her Continental Tire review, Reiss, a journalist, jewelry maker and Mom, gives a first-hand perspective at how run flat tires handled in the snow and through pothole season.