Replace Run flat with regualar tire
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Replace Run flat with regualar tire
I have a 2020 GLE350 4Matic with 20" tires & 3rd row seat... Wasn't aware of the package comes with run-flat and not a fan of how it rides.
Just wondering if I can directly replace the run flats with regular tires?
Just wondering if I can directly replace the run flats with regular tires?
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Runflats & spares
As Jan says, they can be directly replaced. You might want to get the OEM spare to take on trips when you are not using the 3rd row.
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Thank you guys for the suggestions. I was thinking a bottle of "fix-a-flat" or tire sealer when going on road trip. Any concerns or experience with this kind of emergency/temporary fix?
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Fix a flat works in a pinch but makes a mess inside and generally tire shops don’t like it. I find the DIY plug kits work pretty well. Just make sure you keep a compressor with you too.
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Those don't help in the rare occasion when you get a blow out or damage that's larger than a sealer can patch (i.e. a cut in the sidewall that's an inch or two long).
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