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My 2018 Clarity factory OEM tires (Michelin green LRR) at 36,000 miles is not looking good for longevity.
Even with rotations every 10K, I am not happy with the treadwear.
Also unhappy that I had to wait for a tow truck when one tire blew (mobility compressor was useless) last year.
Although I had the tire protection and had it replaced which paid for the insurance - the inconvenience was the big factor.
Now I am looking at getting run flat tires (RFT) to replace the OEM tires.
The reason for run flats is that you can drive for up to 50 miles at 50MPH on a flat tire without worrying about wheel damage.
I have had RFT on all my BMWs for the past 20 years so I know how helpful that can be if you had to drive on a flat tire to a shop.
Using the factory OEM size of 235-45x18 I only find one RFT: Bridgestone DriveGuard at $220 each - which by the way, is the same exact brand I use on my current BMW 5 sedan....
Then going up a size to 245-45-18 (.5" taller and .5" wider) I can find tons of RFT options - over 20 options.
Looking at the Pirelli Winter Sottozero they are priced a bit better ($190 ea).
Although I live in a dry, hot climate - the appeal of a winter RFT harkens my memory to the days I used to go winter skiing and the high silica content tires gripped the snow and ice very well...
I don't know which to choose: AS factory sized RFT or Winter +1 sized RFT....
Any ideas / suggestions / comments ?
Even with rotations every 10K, I am not happy with the treadwear.
Also unhappy that I had to wait for a tow truck when one tire blew (mobility compressor was useless) last year.
Although I had the tire protection and had it replaced which paid for the insurance - the inconvenience was the big factor.
Now I am looking at getting run flat tires (RFT) to replace the OEM tires.
The reason for run flats is that you can drive for up to 50 miles at 50MPH on a flat tire without worrying about wheel damage.
I have had RFT on all my BMWs for the past 20 years so I know how helpful that can be if you had to drive on a flat tire to a shop.
Using the factory OEM size of 235-45x18 I only find one RFT: Bridgestone DriveGuard at $220 each - which by the way, is the same exact brand I use on my current BMW 5 sedan....
Then going up a size to 245-45-18 (.5" taller and .5" wider) I can find tons of RFT options - over 20 options.
Looking at the Pirelli Winter Sottozero they are priced a bit better ($190 ea).
Although I live in a dry, hot climate - the appeal of a winter RFT harkens my memory to the days I used to go winter skiing and the high silica content tires gripped the snow and ice very well...
I don't know which to choose: AS factory sized RFT or Winter +1 sized RFT....
Any ideas / suggestions / comments ?