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      11-15-2010, 08:57 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Ikendiken View Post
Just say no to RFT.

RFT cost about 20% more, last about a third as long, and probably mean that you also need a set of winter tires to boot. What do you get in return? Some piece of mind, and a harsh and noisy ride.

For the savings you'll realize running the DWS's over the RFT you can get a spare tire, can of slime, a portable compressor AND replace your rim in the off chance you get a flat in a supremely inconvenient location and need to sacrifice it limping somewhere safe.
In the case of the OEm Dunlop run flats, they cost $2k per set which is double the cost of the DWS. When you factor in tread life, 20k miles vs. 40k miles+, well the cost delta is much worse.
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