Do I need Replacement Warranty on these Run Flats?

[naturoses]

Hi, I have been reading stories about these run flats now. Initially, due to lack of knowledge, I was thinking that these run flats are a sort of blessing. After reading more, I am worried about the price for replacament, other stories, etc.,

So, Just to be on the safe side, Do I need some sort of Replacement Warranty on these Run Flats?

If so, Where?

Thanks

[proprioceptive]

Originally Posted by naturoses

Hi, I have been reading stories about these run flats now. Initially, due to lack of knowledge, I was thinking that these run flats are a sort of blessing. After reading more, I am worried about the price for replacament, other stories, etc.,

So, Just to be on the safe side, Do I need some sort of Replacement Warranty on these Run Flats?

If so, Where?

Thanks

No. If you want a replacement warranty, you'll have to purchase new tires.

[grandpapa]

Don't waste your money.
just runs the set down, once you need tire replacement, get something else. Stay away from Run Flat.

[Biggoldfish]

Originally Posted by grandpapa

Don't waste your money.
just runs the set down, once you need tire replacement, get something else. Stay away from Run Flat.

Ditto.

[TNSienna]

So far so good with 5k miles on our OEM run-flats on our 2011 AWD Sienna. We picked up a nail in one of the tires at about 3k, causing the tire pressure sensor to light and since we were near a Toyota dealer when it happened, we cruised on in to have it checked. The tire was not completely flat so there was no damage from driving on it but the Toyota service guys said they were NOT allowed fix any run-flat tires under any conditions and that if we wanted them to fix it we would need to purchase a new one. After a bit of distress we called a nearby tire shop and took it over there where they had no problem with putting a standard, tire plug in the hole where the nail had been for $10 and we've not had a problem since.

I think the main issues with the RFTs in general is that if you have to drive on them completely flat for more than a just a mile or two then the tire will probably be ruined and have to be replaced. RFTs are expensive to replace (around $200+/tire) and difficult to locate in less urban areas however they could be great if you are stuck with a flat in the boonies without cell service. However, if you are in an area where a cell phone call can get help (or a tow) then I think it's best to treat these tires like a non-rft and simply not drive on them in hopes that a simple plug is all that will be needed.

I plan to rotate our RFTs religiously in hopes of getting the most mileage I can out of them but when the time comes to get new tires I will probably replace them with non-RFTs and take my chances armed with a can of Fix-A-Flat (which, btw may foul the tire pressure sensor).

[naturoses]

Originally Posted by TNSienna

So far so good with 5k miles on our OEM run-flats on our 2011 AWD Sienna. We picked up a nail in one of the tires at about 3k, causing the tire pressure sensor to light and since we were near a Toyota dealer when it happened, we cruised on in to have it checked. The tire was not completely flat so there was no damage from driving on it but the Toyota service guys said they were NOT allowed fix any run-flat tires under any conditions and that if we wanted them to fix it we would need to purchase a new one. After a bit of distress we called a nearby tire shop and took it over there where they had no problem with putting a standard, tire plug in the hole where the nail had been for $10 and we've not had a problem since.

I think the main issues with the RFTs in general is that if you have to drive on them completely flat for more than a just a mile or two then the tire will probably be ruined and have to be replaced. RFTs are expensive to replace (around $200+/tire) and difficult to locate in less urban areas however they could be great if you are stuck with a flat in the boonies without cell service. However, if you are in an area where a cell phone call can get help (or a tow) then I think it's best to treat these tires like a non-rft and simply not drive on them in hopes that a simple plug is all that will be needed.

I plan to rotate our RFTs religiously in hopes of getting the most mileage I can out of them but when the time comes to get new tires I will probably replace them with non-RFTs and take my chances armed with a can of Fix-A-Flat (which, btw may foul the tire pressure sensor).

Thank you.this is very informative. I do not understand why they won't fix the tire and ask you to buy a new one. May they are being dishonest or something. Asking to buy a new tire insteading of sealing the damaged area is very expensive and that's what scares me and hence was asking this question "tire replacement warranty" which they usually do at dealerships. In my case, they did not even mention to me this time.

Coming to replacing to non-rft's: Can we get the right one for our limited rims and wheel wells? where would you keep your spare tire? This is another hassle, right?

Thanks again.