Rosied55

Hi, just purchased an NX 350 but was not aware of run flat tires until signing all the paperwork. I was convinced I should take their warranty and of course you had to decide right then and there. Has anyone here taken out the warranty and is it a good idea? Now that I’m thinking about it not sure it’s worth it. It doesn’t cover Wear and tear and they’re telling me a run Flat tire cannot be plugged and they just replace with a new tire. More than likely if one tire Has to be replaced they will tell you you need to replace the other, but that would not be covered. They told me I could cancel at any time and I’m thinking maybe I should. Any thoughts?

midcow3

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Good Luck in understanding RFTs.

YMMV,
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bclexus

I would have no problem with the OE RFTs. And when it was time to replace them I'd probably choose something like the Pirelli P Zero Nero All Season Run Flat Tires which has a 45,000 mile warranty.

I actually like the idea of RFTs on a SUV that doesn't have even a donut size spare.

midcow3

They only have your recommendation for 18" tire.

As I said above there has already been a lot of thread discussion of RFTs; a lot of people have 20 inch tires. In the earlier gen2 years if you got Luxury you didn't have a choice between 18" and 20", you had to choose 20". Now you can get 18" on a loaded luxury NX

YMMV,

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bclexus

Here is a 19" so maybe Pirelli has a 20" as well.




If I decided not to go with RFTs I would definitely choose the Pirelli AS Plus 3 tire with 70,000 mile warranty, which I feel sure comes in 18", 19" and 20" sizes.

midcow3

in the earlier threads 245/50 20 Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 ( but it is non-RFT)

YMMV,

Midcow3

JasDmw

This is another dealer "pack". The tires come with a manufacturer warranty for manufacturing defects at minimum. Can't recall if punctures are covered for a short time as well, though (road hazard). Typically, these warranties are really expensive. You'd be better off saving those $ for any repairs you may need should you get a puncture. Chances are slim that you'll get one and even slimmer that the tire can't be repaired. Just my opinion, though; it's your $.