Do you use non-Bridgestone runflats and like them?

[Jasonn]

I bought the slime kit (with the inflator) and it doesn't need the car to be jacked, just use, drive for a bit and check again. It still seems weird not having a jack and spare though

 

[MKZ4000]

Got the same myself. Never used the slime part yet though

 

[ric19]

I have gone Non Runflat and have the Compressor and 2x Gunks and also one of these kits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHLaW_jc8h0

 

[Colin_E]

One issue that rarely seems to come up in these threads is that if you rely on a breakdown service in the event of a puncture, you really need to check the smallprint if you decide to abandon runflats. I have a policy that covers me throughout Europe but only if OE or direct equivalent is fitted.

So I'm fine without a spare - as none was supplied - but if I ditch the runflats & go for a tyreweld & inflator combo, I may be out of luck if I need to call for help. Perhaps they'll still come out but just bill me afterwards. Perhaps not?

I found that the majority of of the pan-European insurance backed policies had similar clauses. I've been unlucky enough to have a few punctures in awkward locations over the years in my previous Z3 and also in a 330D Sport that was a bit of a nightmare with (expensive) tyres so for me at least it isn't a trivial issue. One reason I'm looking at this thread with interest is that a 'good' runflat might be a useful compromise.

Meanwhile I'm still on the Bridgestones and the famous 'glass' 326M alloys so for sure I'd like to find a way through this one. :?

 

[Anonymous]

One issue that rarely seems to come up in these threads is that if you rely on a breakdown service in the event of a puncture, you really need to check the smallprint if you decide to abandon runflats. I have a policy that covers me throughout Europe but only if OE or direct equivalent is fitted.

So I'm fine without a spare - as none was supplied - but if I ditch the runflats & go for a tyreweld & inflator combo, I may be out of luck if I need to call for help. Perhaps they'll still come out but just bill me afterwards. Perhaps not?

I found that the majority of of the pan-European insurance backed policies had similar clauses. I've been unlucky enough to have a few punctures in awkward locations over the years in my previous Z3 and also in a 330D Sport that was a bit of a nightmare with (expensive) tyres so for me at least it isn't a trivial issue. One reason I'm looking at this thread with interest is that a 'good' runflat might be a useful compromise.

Meanwhile I'm still on the Bridgestones and the famous 'glass' 326M alloys so for sure I'd like to find a way through this one. :?

Useful to know, I see with my AA cover if you don’t carry a serviceable spare then recovery is not offered..unless a spare is not fitted as OE..

Also breaking down on Scottish islands is a no no..

I’ll check when it comes to my next continental trip thnx