Thread: Run Flat Tyres
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      03-18-2012, 02:47 PM   #15
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The shift in recent years towards 18-20" rims and RFT's is all driven by the tyre producers. They provide them 'at cost' to mftrs only to increase margin at time of replacement by the vehicle owners. The price premium when you buy an 18" tyre over 17" and again with RFT is disproportionate to the actual size increase over smaller tyres. As mentioned above, you also have the problem of getting hold of an 18"+ tyre from stock at your local retailer on demand. You usually have to wait a day.

Think of it like a PC printer and the cost of ink replacements.....
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