The many false economies of having cheap tyres fitted to your car.

Are you one of the increasing number of motorists driving on run flat tyres? If so there are a few things you should consider when it comes to the question of finding replacements for your worn run flat tyres. Research shows that many motorists are considering replacing their run flat tyres with conventional tyres, whilst others are considering fitting them in place of standard tyres. So if you’re undecided, what is the best way forward?

Why would you want to replace run flat tyres with conventional tyres anyway? Well it seems there are a variety of reasons. Some motorists are dissatisfied with the ride comfort on these tyres, whilst others worry about finding suitable replacements for their run flat tyres. It’s also possible that you have economic concerns and are wondering if you can find a more cost-effective replacement for your original run flat tyres.

You may wonder whether it’s even possible to replace run flat tyres with conventional alternatives and you might ask what vehicle and tyre manufacturers have to say. After all, as the number of vehicles fitted with run flat tyres as original equipment increases, a lot more motorists are going to find themselves in the same quandary. The truth is, there are a range of things to take into account before giving up on your run flat tyres.

There are quite a number of pitfalls in abandoning run flat tyres - what are the insurance implications for example? On a practical note, where do you put the spare tyre or should you carry a can of sealant – neither of which matter if you don’t change. Moreover, is it worth sacrificing safety for a more comfortable ride. On the other hand fitting run flat tyres in place of conventional tyres is by no means as simple as you might think.

At the end of the day, it all comes down to safety. It isn’t just the tyres that use run flat tyres technology, the cars themselves are actually designed around it. So although you may be thinking about economy, fitting standard tyres on your car will alter its handling characteristics. This means it may become unsafe- especially during extreme manouevres - and this could seriously increase your chances of being involved in an accident.