DWS06 vs Pilot Sport Run Flats

[StandardCivic]

I'm about to buy on a winter set up Tire Rack. Was planning to get the DWS06 based on all the good reviews, but the idea of a run flat in winter is appealing and Tire Rack scores show them performing very similarly. I'm looking for any thoughts/opinions (I could not find a single post about using Run Flats on an FL5).

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[ModJPB]

With the profile of the fl5 so small, could any tire go "flat" j/k... Kinda.

It's a trade off of what you want to compromise. Run flats are generally heavier and stiffer, so from a performance and comfort stand point they would be slightly worse. The extra protection run flats provide not only being able to drive some if you lose air, but also extra protection from damaging those expensive rims.

 

[AZCWTypeR]

I went the spare tire route. I read most folks with run flats don't like the ride and handling feel, plus the expense to replace the set.

My neighbor has run flats on his X8 and they still go flat (lose air). He was on cross country trip and drove to the next big town, but it took a couple days to get a matching tire. A very expensive tire too.

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