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Originally Posted by quackmeyer
Update after a week of my new Continental tires...
Haven't gotten to any snow or ice (or even rain) yet, but WOW! The difference switching to non run-flats is huge. Ride noise and comfort is immediately 50%+ better. Definitely helps even out the already rigid suspension on this car. Turns feel smoother and grippier, although that could just be because the tread is so new.
Sadly will not have a spare, but my dad eased my concerns by pointing out that we never once used the spare in the family car for the 18 years and countless road trips we took it on. Might have had a few slow leaks from a thin nail in the tire, but not anything close to a "blowout"
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Thanks for the update, I am glad you're enjoying them!
This helps solidify my choice to run the sport versions when I get a little more life out of the ones I got it with.
On the spare thing- I agree with your dad. I've never used my spares when I had them and I've gotten 3 slow leaks that have all been patched at home and are still holding up just fine years and 10k+ miles later.
I do recommend carrying an air pump though!