I recently ordered some tyres for my Jag. I was asked if they were run flats or not. I said no which meant they were in limited supply.

It got me thinking whether I should have got run flats.

Now I need tyres for the RRS, and I noticed the other day my 22"s appear to be a significantly different rolling radius to the 18" alloy I have under the back.

Should I consider getting run flats for the RRS ?

Thoughts?

Run flats can have very bad effects on ride quality. especially if fitted to vehicles that were not designed for them in the first place. And of course, you should not fit them at all if you don't have TPMS.

Never heard of run flats being an option on any current Jag, either. MY2016 HSE D SDV6 - gone due to fuel dilution problems.

By the age of 50 you have the face you deserve - George Orwell.

I have BMW 520 estate which was fitted with run flats. The ride was very harsh and when I did get a puncture, garages wouldn't repair it. So I replaced all 4 with normal tyres and sourced a spare tyre and jack etc.

The car is much quieter now and ride much smoother.

I would advise against run flats.

DONT fit runflats,,the ride will be terrible & you will also have to fit TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) if you do,so that you know when one has lost air or got a puncture.Plud they cost a fortune & not many garages will repair them.

Andy. Andy.
21 Ford Ranger
Gone but not forgotten
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2015 RRS AB Fuji.
2014 RRS SC Santorini
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2014 RRS AB Fuji
2012 RRS Red Edition Fuji
2015 Nissan Navara
2012 RRS SE Santorini
2008 RRS White
2007 RRS Santorino

Thanks. That's easy then.

It's a matter of opinion of course! I had a BMW 530d GT (the marmite beemer) with run flats. Ride not harsh at all and I have a neck injury. Punctures (2) repaired no problem and cheaply.