Space saver - Compromise usage

[Rubyred]

Hi Shireman, I have a C Class that had factory fitted runflats, horrible!
I changed to ordinary tyres soon after purchase and bought a space saver spare and jack which I keep in the car. Spare is in a large zip bag so the flat tyre fits in when changed.
These things are out there, I got mine on flea bay.
Hope it helps a tad.

 

[BTB 500]

Hi Shireman, I have a C Class that had factory fitted runflats, horrible!

Interesting, I wonder if those were specific to certain models? Our 2019 C300 came with standard tyres plus a pump/sealant kit.

 

[rf065]

Interesting, I wonder if those were specific to certain models? Our 2019 C300 came with standard tyres plus a pump/sealant kit.

My C250 came with runflats, like riding on a magic carpet, cannot understand all the negative comments, maybe the airmatic helps though.

 

[misfire84]

One point to ponder, after a recent puncture 100 miles from home, I found my breakdown cover if I had a spare tyre in the car, would attend to assist but the most they would do to help would be onward travel to a tyre place within 10 miles. As I had runflats with no spare, or place to keep a spare, they would transport me the full way home. Worth keeping that in mind.

yes the breakdown people will do that but how long will that take for them to respond and to transport you and your car home . In my experience 3-4 hours . I now have a space saver spare .

 

[rf065]

yes the breakdown people will do that but how long will that take for them to respond and to transport you and your car home . In my experience 3-4 hours . I now have a space saver spare .

Less than a hour for me.