A little while back it was "a third gen" run flat that seemed to be the latest claim to being the run flats that start not sucking... and recently the new upcoming MINI, I heard those that have driven it say that the "latest generation of run flats" as a big positive thing...

So, who wants to tell me what is *the* latest in run flat choices out there? I regret that tire rack doesn't have an easy interface to say "show me the latest run flat".

 

Contact Alex@tirerack directly and ask.

 

I've done that (in the past, response time was also a bit slow), but I want the community to benefit...

 

Call Alex & report back. I haven't used a runflat that did not suck. Have not tried the lasted & I likely will not. Cost along is enough to pass on them.

 

If you need good runflats for your MINI and some treadlife then-

see test results for UHPAS runflats:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...&affiliate=FH3

Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS fits MINI OEM 16" and 17" wheels.
Yokohama AVID EnVigor ZPS fits MINI OEM 16" and 17" wheels.

And for Ultra High Performance Summer runflat tires:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=158

Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZP (no MINI OEM sizes available)
Bridgestone Potenza RE050A I RFT (no MINI OEM sizes available)
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flat only 205/55-16 to fit MINI 16" wheel
Kumho Ecsta SPT XRP has multiple MINI OEM sizes for 16" and 17" wheels

 

I have driven the Yokohama and the Bridgestone. RE960 AS Pole Position is hands down my top pick.

 

doh, I totally forgot to specify that I meant for summer! Not many options it seems. Oh well, I just get hopeful as I hear about new model year cars (like the new mini) and now they come with "much better run flats than ever before".. I kinda appreciate the idea of the piece of mind... that said, right now I'm running winter non-run-flats so I do manage just fine...

 

Hopefully we will see a 3rd generation summer tire soon. Currently the 960as is the only one.

 

Friends don't let friends suffer with run-flats....

Get an emergency goo kit and/or Dynaplug if you want a piece of mind - your quickly and easily repaired will last you longer than 50 miles it will take RFT to disintegrate.
RFTs are useless in the middle of a road trip. The above combo will get you to your destination with greater probability than any RFT.

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...nce+and+Safety

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