I read another thread in this forum about someone having a flat tire in a Model S out of warranty, and Tesla's hourly price was going to cost him in the neighborhood of $300 to have a spare brought out. It led me to go through the forums and read some of the hodgepodge solutions people are using to have flat tire contingencies. Things like donut spares from other manufacturers, combinations of fix a flat/jacks/compressors, plug kits, etc..
That led me to think about run flats, and it makes me wonder if there is a technical reason why Tesla doesn't include run flats on their cars, or at least offer them as an option. Does anyone have any insight as to whether it's a technical issue, a cost issue, or what?
And before we get started: While I completely understand that there a multitude of opinions and viewpoints on run flats around ride quality, cost vs benefit, etc., a discussion of that is completely not the intention of this thread. Please, let's not derail the discussion on the personal feelings/pros and cons of run flats. Having driven two BMWs with run flat tires I understand their benefits and downsides.
I'd simply like to get into any intel someone might have about Tesla's decision, and/or to discuss technical issues that might preclude the use of run flats on the Model 3. Thanks.
That led me to think about run flats, and it makes me wonder if there is a technical reason why Tesla doesn't include run flats on their cars, or at least offer them as an option. Does anyone have any insight as to whether it's a technical issue, a cost issue, or what?
And before we get started: While I completely understand that there a multitude of opinions and viewpoints on run flats around ride quality, cost vs benefit, etc., a discussion of that is completely not the intention of this thread. Please, let's not derail the discussion on the personal feelings/pros and cons of run flats. Having driven two BMWs with run flat tires I understand their benefits and downsides.
I'd simply like to get into any intel someone might have about Tesla's decision, and/or to discuss technical issues that might preclude the use of run flats on the Model 3. Thanks.