Does anyone have any recent experience with run flat tires? I am looking into run flat tires for my 2016 LS 460L and would appreciate any
information on how they are.

Thank you!,

 

I had them OEM on a minivan. Depending on the application, my overall opinion is, that they're just not necessary. There's not all that much advantage. There's nothing really wrong with them (again, application dependent). If they cost a premium for the ability to run flat, versus a really good set of normal radials, I wouldn't spend my money there. JMHO.

 

The BMW community can't stand them and the main reason is they make the wheels very susceptible to damage. The stiff sidewall transmits the impacts to the wheel causing bends. Not to mention this makes the ride considerably harsher. A run flat also can't be repaired if you get a puncture (technically you can but shops won't do it), they're expensive and most local shops don't stock them should you need one quickly. They're really on useful for punctures anyway, if there's tread seperation you're not driving on it regardless. If you're asking me stick to "go flats".

 

I don't recommend them. As stated above, coming from the BMW community, we hated them and it was as common to replace them there as it is to go with the P7's here. They ride harsh due to the stiff side walls and they are expensive to replace. I was happy to find a full size spare, with OEM rim in the trunk on the LS.

 

I've heard they make for a horrible ride, don't do it.

 

Just say NO.
Real world experience here - stiff sidewall will negate the Luxury Ride of our LS's
Tires transmit every grain of sand, almost like a humm.
Hi spend cornering suffers as well
These are used by auto makers to save on the cost / weight / space of a spare tire...there really is no real world benefit - especially since you have a really nifty thing called a full size spare ;-)

No...really...NO

 

OK, thank you for the information.

 

 

I wouldn't even consider it...

 

They rode good on the GS so I had no complaints until 1got damaged by a pothole and I saw the price to replace it. Replaced all 4 with continental DWS.

 

I just noticed this. Funny. Same day as i saw this thread. A coworker's vehicle. She wouldn't know a run-flat from a wagon-wheel, but a nice person that I respect.

Zoom in. Ed Zachery what this thread is discussing.

 

 

All? Wow, I wasn't aware of that.

 

Not sure why you would want run flats, your LS460l comes with a full size spare and a matching tire. Here is the issue IMO, you can only drive 80 or so miles on a run flat, essentially you are going to have to return to the dealer or a tire shop within a few days to replace the damaged tire. The run flat also cost more. With your full size spare, you get it changed on the side of the road by roadside assistance and you can keep going, no trip interruption, no change in plans, you can now change the tire on your next service interval vs having to go sooner than later. Changing the tire right away outweighs changing a run flat in three or four days IMO.