Has anybody put runflat versions of winter tyres on their Karoq? I was looking to get some for my wife's Karoq. I know that runflats are more expensive, and generally give a harder ride, but I do like the security of knowing that if we get a puncture, we can drive to somewhere safe to change the wheel, and in most cases the 50-mile limit of runflats would allow us to even drive all the way home.
I couldn't find any winter runflats for our current 18" wheels which were fitted as standard on our SE-L trim (215/50/R18), or even for the 17" wheels which are available and fitted as standard on the SE trim (215/55/R17). But I did find winter runflats (BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK LM00) for the 16" wheels which are available for the Karoq (215/60/R16), and I presume that the bigger profile tyres (60 rather than 50) means that the ride should still be sufficiently comfortable.
Any thoughts?
Winter runflat tyres for Karoq
If you have never driven on runflats, I suggest you do so before spending your money.
I sold my mini cooper because I couldn't put up with awful ride they gave.
A friend of mine did the same for the same reason on his BMW 330.
Bear in mind also that you have 3 years breakdown cover, so let somebody else change your wheel.
If you haven't got a spare, you can get one for about the same price as a run flat.
I sold my mini cooper because I couldn't put up with awful ride they gave.
A friend of mine did the same for the same reason on his BMW 330.
Bear in mind also that you have 3 years breakdown cover, so let somebody else change your wheel.
If you haven't got a spare, you can get one for about the same price as a run flat.
Colin Lambert.
Poole, Dorset.
Diploma Auto Eng.
Moderator Karoq & HR-V Fora.
(Kodiaq Forum Moderator, resigned!)
Poole, Dorset.
Diploma Auto Eng.
Moderator Karoq & HR-V Fora.
(Kodiaq Forum Moderator, resigned!)
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Hi,
Thanks for your advice. Yes, I'm familiar with runflats. I've been using them for the past 8 years on 3 different BMW cars. I've found the ride to be fine with 17" wheels on both a 520d estate and on my current 2-Series Gran Tourer. But I did indeed find the ride a bit too hard with some 18" wheels which I had for the winter tyres of my old 520d estate. That's why I'm thinking that the ride would probably be OK on our Karoq if I go for the 16" wheels rather than the 17" or 18" wheels which have lower profile tyres.
Thanks for your advice. Yes, I'm familiar with runflats. I've been using them for the past 8 years on 3 different BMW cars. I've found the ride to be fine with 17" wheels on both a 520d estate and on my current 2-Series Gran Tourer. But I did indeed find the ride a bit too hard with some 18" wheels which I had for the winter tyres of my old 520d estate. That's why I'm thinking that the ride would probably be OK on our Karoq if I go for the 16" wheels rather than the 17" or 18" wheels which have lower profile tyres.
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