Great article and advice. I
Great article and advice. I have had three vehicles with run flat tires. With great fortune, never had a flat. But sadly any tire I replaced only lasted, nominally 30k miles. I plan to replace my BMW X3 with great regular tires.
I agree, the math makes absolutely no sense to buy run flat tires, even if you don’t have a spare. Some of your options with regular tires and without a spare include,
1. Call a tow truck have car towed and tire repaired. Cost $200. I have towing free of charge with $2 premium on my insurance. You can add this anytime to your premium.
2. Carry a can of temporary flat repair and drive to garage to have flat fixed. Cost $60.
3. Drive with flat and with hazards on for a very short distance, destroy tire and replace. Be cautious doing this as it is dangerous and you may damage your rim. So do give great consideration to doing this. I would not do it unless it is only a simply puncture. Cost $250.
Given these options, your cost will always be less then $300 to replace a run flat as they absolutely cannot be repaired no matter what anyone tells you.
I choose option 2 and will carry two cans of best rated temporary flat repair.