ua549

I have a air compressor in the car. My issue with run flat tires is availability. I've had two flats in two years which required obtaining new tires. The first was no problem - MBUSA gave me a new tire on the same day. The second tire took a week to replace.

kingscorpian27

If you are a Costco remember you can have them replace the air with nitrogen. It’s much lighter and stabler than air and you don’t have the fluctuation of air pressure with the climate

I have replaced my run flat tires with non run flat tires. Full size spare wheel in my trunk with an air compressor, low profile aluminum floor jack and tools. Best decision I have made. Run flat tires are a pain. Not all tire shops can even work on them because the sidewalls are so thick. They don’t have equipment capable of removing them from the rim.

rraisley

Nitrogen is 3% lighter than my 78% Nitrogen blend (air). I doubt that will make a difference. Nitrogen does seem to maintain pressure with temperature change and over time a bit better. But I'd never pay a penny extra for it.

mercedes.fan

Nitrogen might only make a small difference in high performance cars run on a track, not on regular cars on the road...

vinnybenz

I had the RF Pirelli Cinturato P7 and ditched them at 15000 kms for Vredestein Quadro Pro. The best tire I've bought in my 68 years!!

ua549

I bought a set of Vredestein from Tire Rack a few years ago. They are great tires, but there are no local dealers in my area so getting a replacement tire was problematic.

vinnybenz

you might try contacting Vredestein directly in Atlanta

ua549

There are no stocking dealers in Florida. Tires must be special ordered (5 - 10 days).