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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 04:54 PM
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Runflats for 08 R52 JCW

Got terribly cheap non-runflat tires on my 2008 MCSc JCW. I know the common thinking on ride with runflat vs non but I’m just not comfortable without a spare.* So what all-weather** runflat would you recommend available now for my 17” wheels? Bonus if it’s available at discount tire.

**I won’t be driving it snow or ice but can’t promise I won’t ever drive it when it’s less than 40 degrees.
* and really don’t want to trust my lot to slime etc.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 06:21 PM
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I have two really good, used Bridgestone run-flats with less than 20% wear I'll let go for cheap. I'm in Texas and it appears you may be as well. How close are you to Dallas?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2019 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by cooper48
I have two really good, used Bridgestone run-flats with less than 20% wear I'll let go for cheap. I'm in Texas and it appears you may be as well. How close are you to Dallas?
Lubbock so not really close.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cadfael_tex
Got terribly cheap non-runflat tires on my 2008 MCSc JCW. I know the common thinking on ride with runflat vs non but I’m just not comfortable without a spare.* So what all-weather** runflat would you recommend available now for my 17” wheels? Bonus if it’s available at discount tire.

**I won’t be driving it snow or ice but can’t promise I won’t ever drive it when it’s less than 40 degrees.
* and really don’t want to trust my lot to slime etc.
At discount tire check out-

Bridgestone Driveguard 205/45-17 for $142 each runflat treadwear 460 Grand Touring All Season tire

Tirerack owner survey
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surve...lter=y#runflat

Driveguard is not a bad choice when you need a runflat at reasonable cost and one that performs decently for street use. Should work for you fine.
 
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