Posted 22nd Feb 2023
I need to change couple of tyres as they are worn out. I thought that my car has runflats so I ordered them at Halfords.
But as it turned out Halfords technician says that car tyres are not run flats as they don't have ZP or RSC mark so run flats won't be recommended.
My existing car tyre reads tubeless so I assumed them to be run flats.
Attaching the pics, can some expert tell me which tyre should I order pleassssse. Tubeless or runflats? I am really not an expert at all.
But as it turned out Halfords technician says that car tyres are not run flats as they don't have ZP or RSC mark so run flats won't be recommended.
My existing car tyre reads tubeless so I assumed them to be run flats.
Attaching the pics, can some expert tell me which tyre should I order pleassssse. Tubeless or runflats? I am really not an expert at all.
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If correct, a like-for-like replacement target price stating abbreviation "RFT" would be around £145 INCLUDING fitting, random example as base comparison:
ractyres.co.uk/mic…y-3
or if you don't like abbreviations and specifically want to see "run flat" in description then £160 each PLUS fitting, random example as base comparison:
tyres-guru.co.uk/pro…528
if the existing tyre identifier is 390965 it is a Mich Primacy 3 with ZP.
if the existing tyre identifier is 564578 it is a Mich Primacy 3 without ZP.
Runflats have a stronger sidewall on the tyre so you can drive at reduced speed to a point of safety. However they can give a harder ride and if your just pottering around unless you have tyre pressure sensors fitted you might not know you have a puncture. Also you are not supposed to repair runflats.
It's a lot easier to tell if you have a puncture in a runflat as you will visually see a deflating/deflated tyre, and as long as the puncture meets certain criteria you can have the tyre fixed for about £20.
IMO the best combination is not to have runflats and to have a spare wheel, even if it is a space saver.
kwik-fit.com/tyr…373
Other costlier:
Halfords: £157 Tuesday fitting date
halfords.com/tyr…202
Blackcircle:£150 with Tuesday fitting date
blackcircles.com/cat…652
Is Kwikfit ok/reliable place ?
so probably best to assume the prices do not apply to run-flat.
Same post indicates the previous assumption is correct (Michelin Primacy 3 205/55 R17 95W) and where the sidewall of the existing tyre should state the identifier (manufacturer code) that will literally identify if run-flat or not.
Costco is acknowledged to be a competitive tyre supplier and Costco lists the run-flat version and non-run-flat separately and openly states the identifier on each applicable webpage:
tubeless Michelin 205/55 R17 95 (W) Primacy 3 run flat (ZP) identifier 390965:
costco.co.uk/Tyr…965
Compare to same but without run-flat:
tubeless Michelin 205/55 R17 95 (W) Primacy 3 identifier 564578:
costco.co.uk/Tyr…578
Kinda weird that OP should present list of apparently 3 cheapest tyre suppliers that are all about £5 more than the earlier suggestion, and where those 3 suggestions do not state run flat.
So to repeat earlier and cheaper suggestion that specifically states "run flat"
ractyres.co.uk/mic…y-3
or same price / supplier if you want to roll with ASDA
asdatyres.co.uk/mic…y-3
and eTryes (all part of Colewood Automotive ecommerce)
etyres.co.uk/mic…y-3
but all marginally negated by the 1% cashback if choosing to pay more at ATS