Was driving today on the Dallas North Tollway and had ANOTHER flat! this is my second one in five months, have conti touring runflats, had to leave the car with a friend in coppell, now i have to go back tomorrow and find a place to get a replacement tire, question:is it better to buy a regular tire and save the money or keep on gettin the runflats and spend 1200 dollars everytime i go to the tire place? i dont know what to do but im goin down tomorrow to get a new one somewhere thanks JR

 

If you're in Dallas you could probably get away with summer tires, the General Exclaim UHP's are very nice, with a very nice pricepoint as well. Look into them

 

I don't really see a huge advantage in the run flats. If you have full coverage insurance as most of us do there is probably road side service included or can be bought additionally cheaper then the run flats.

 

thats a good point i was kickin around the idea about getting AAA, the tires that i have are the ones that came on it when i bought it but im def gonna go with some relatively cheap tires next time around, i just dont understand how i can get this many flats i guess i just have bad luck! LOL

 

If you're prone to flats, you may be one of the "1 in 10" people that a road hazard warranty makes sense for. Check with America's Tire or Discount Tire, they've got some decent prices for both tires and warranties.

 

DALLAS HAS A MAJOR PROBLEM with nails on the road. I lived in Dallas for years (bought my Crossfire there) and I had nothing but nails and flat tires every 3 months!

Also, never leave your crossfire on the side of that highway over night. It will get robbed and jacked up. I used to see it all the time on 30, 20 and 35 around the Dallas area. Bad move!

I suggest going to Discount Tires on McArthur in Valley Ranch just south of Coppell (if they are still open). Get the most recent Conti's and spend 250 per tire. The problem is they may not have our size in stock (at least for the rears). They always have to wait a few days to order them.

I miss Dallas!

 

Im in Mississippi so the weather is similar to Dallas, I have the General Exclaim UHP tires and love them. I have hit a pothole so hard it felt like a wreck and nothing happened, and thats how I had a flat with the stock tires. The general's are great! Beat tires for the money!

 

Really? I've lived here all my life and not one flat from a nail.

Come on back! Wait, don't. There's too much traffic already.

JR, go to Discount Tire and get a set of 4 Goodyear F1 A/S for around $1,200. Be sure to call ahead to make sure they have the right sizes in stock.

 

AAA is a smart move. in additon to getting a tow to a shop for tires (mine doesnt come with a spare) they also will bring you gas, unlock the keys out of your car, and discounts for just about everything! anytime day or nite and the premium service is good for 5 tows up to 100 miles for free!!!!

 

got a new conti for 225 at National Tire and Battery in Coppell, Texas, im def goin with regular tires next time and AAA is a great idea! thanks for your guys help! JR

 

I just roll with a full size 19 inch spare tire in my trunk

 

Was this a side wall blowout that caused the flat. If I am not mistaken run flat tires are not supposed to go flat and leave you stranded. I have run-flats on my XLR and the owners manuals states that if they do lose pressure I can travel up to 200 miles before compromising the tire.

 

yeah.. you can buy my OEM Tire Sealant and Air Compressor that came with the car...

haha... shameless plug on the stuff i'm selling due to my wreck..

don't see why you're buying new tires every time you have a flat though... a tire shop can patch that stuff up for $20 given the hole/damage is repairable.

 

AAA my friend....AAA....I kept my old tires just in case I need a temp tire until I get one fixed or replaced...that way you aren't without wheels...

 

I still have my place in Dallas. I try to come back whenever I can. Just a few hours away.

I consistently got a flat tire in Dallas. All I did was drive up and down 35 for work. I had a tire blow out and was always going to discount tire to have nails removed. Never experienced that anywhere else.

 

I bought two new rear tires in October from a company who is nation wide. And I did get the road warranty this time. I ran over a 3/4 diameter bolt back in December (tire went flat in less than two minutes). The insurance company paid the $80 tow bill and I ended up paying $3 for a new tire. The warranty was roughly $19 and it was money well spent IMHO.

 

This might help you.
I have had quite a few "nail in the tire issues" also. I finally invested in an electric air compressor. It plugs into the lighter socket. In addition, I purchased a plug kit. Keep them in the car at all times. If I get a flat I pull off the tire, pull out the nail and insert a plug.
Turn on my electric compressor and inflate the tire. On my way. I have done this 3 times already. It has not only saved me money, but might of saved me, and my car from being hit or stolen on the side of the road. By the way, it is really easy to do. Been 6 months and the tire is doing great. Not one leak or rough ride.

 

Gotta agree with Glock. I repaired a lawn mower tire once a few years ago. Never leaked.

WHen my pickup got a nail in it, I thought "Hey, ....." and tried pulling the nail out and plugging the tire. I have done it so many times, I now can fix the tire while it's on the truck!

EVEN if you don't trust your repair, this technique will get you to a garage -and you won't be leaving your car along the road!!!!!

It is NOT hard to learn how to do. I use a $5 kit from O'Rielly's and get extra tubes of the cement gunk, I also carry two pairs of heavy rubber gloves - I throw them out after use - this way, I don't even have to wash my hands after!

So far, in 7 months, I have not had a flat in the Crossfire, but I KNOW the time is coming!!!! I guess it's time to test my air compressor (the one that came with the car is under the trunk mat - never been out of the bag!)

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To do it my way, get the repair kit, extra tube(s) of cement, a pair of heavy cutters (to cut the excess plug off after the repair).

Carry a flashlight that "Stands up" and is directional if you drive at night.

Practice on a spare tire if you can!!!

 

I got an easier and safer solution for not leaving your car on the side of the road... just whip out the cell phone and call a tow truck! If you are on the interstate you can even stay in your car where it is safe and not have to worry about getting hit by another car while you are fumbling with a tire repair kit or jacking up the car. Pay the 80 dollars for a tow and walk away with your life and piece of mind.

I only had to take out the air compressor once when my car was in the garage. Put some air in the tire and drove it up the road slowly to the tire repair place.

 

Just buy a second XF and borrow a wheel from it till you get the flat tire fixed!
Works for me!

Of course if you have a BLACK XF I would just leave it on the side of the road and let the theives have at it then take the insurance $$$ and buy a different color XF.

But that's just me!