Sports Package Plus 1 Tire Bubble Problem
02-11-2014, 05:55 PM
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It'll do more than that. But if you sliced the sidewall on a freshly cut curb, depending on the type of run flat it may not be drivable. Also your limited to a 100mile range and 50mph for most run flats. Exceed either one of those and your asking for trouble. So for the most part they work as advertised. They're just not bulletproof.
02-14-2014, 05:50 PM
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2014 Mercedes S550
The finance manager at my dealership just emailed me and said that the warranty will cover any tire mounted on the factory rims. Is he shooting me bologna?
02-15-2014, 04:45 AM
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AMG GTC Roadster, E63s Ed.1, M8 Comp. Coupe
Print that email and hold home to it when the time comes. Then get yourself some decent tires and the Continental tire fix kit.
02-15-2014, 11:33 AM
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In my case I just got a new set of wheels as well and used the original rims for snow tires.
The Pirelli snows are about as smooth as the runflats.
02-15-2014, 02:53 PM
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02-15-2014, 05:58 PM
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Maybe they are, I attended a presentation about this car from an mbusa rep and these tires were billed as "something better" than a normal run flat. I notice you can buy a sealant kit that fits in the trunk should you switch to a regular tire.
02-17-2014, 07:51 AM
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But if it's given to me in writing, I'll be thrilled.
02-17-2014, 02:05 PM
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I guess the difference is less run flat distance in exchange for better ride.
