Does Tire Rack recommend them? I would contact one of there advisors.

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Just be careful when swapping these tires as you might loose MPG as these run flats are heavier & costs more. Bearings & brake parts will also wear faster than normal. Many in the Odyssey forum opted to change their Runflat tires to regular tires.

 

Good points. Is the inflator good enough not to leave one stranded? Any other alternatives? Don’t want to take up the cargo area with a spare.

 

If you're in an area that's prone to flat's, I would probably find a way to stick a spare somewhere. While runflats are a solution, I wouldn't want to give up ride comfort for them. Do you have a history of having flat tires?

 

With AWD (4 wheel drive) CRV Hybrid, you need identical "Rolling Tire Diameter" as the most important factor.
As an example, with the Sport Touring Hybrid, the wheel size can vary but must have a 29 inch rolling diameter.
We use several 18 and 19 inch tires but these all have 29 inch RD.

Each of our hybrids has a spare that cost 235 and also equipped with a tire cover. No issues with cargo space.

 

Hi @hondo - not sure what you mean by your hybrids? The CRV hybrid does not come with a spare. Are you a dealer who installs an aftermarket spare to the new CRV hybrids before selling? Also not sure what you mean by no issues with cargo space. Where do you install the spare?

 

We have several late model hybrids, each equipped with a USD 235 spare, sitting pretty in the full size cargo space with a cover and strapped in.

 

I have my spare in the back with a moving pad over it and pile things on top of it. If you need the full cargo space AND a spare look to the turbo model.

 

That seems to be the only reasonable solution. I wonder if Honda will cleanly package a spare into the hybrid to stay competitive with the RAV4 hybrid. The CRV hybrid version seems to be an afterthought modification of the gas version, not a ground up design? They took up enough space back there with the batteries not to be able to accommodate a spare?

 

Also known for louder road noise…

 

I put a set of Bridgestone Drive-Guard run flat tires (RFT) on a Prius that came with no spare. They performed OK, but did have a somewhat harsher ride. I did not have a puncture with those tires. The snow traction was mediocre even for an all-season. They were said to be good for 50 miles at 50 mph without air, then they're junk. Bridgestone has their new Drive-Guard Plus said to have a smoother, quieter ride. At least the Prius had a space to safely store a donut spare out of the way of the cargo space. Yes, any heavier tire will reduce driving range/fuel mileage. Pick your compromise.

I'm considering a tire sealant full time in all the tires. Right now I'm looking at Gempler's UltraSeal commercial grade tire sealant, a one gallon bottle, or Berryman's Tire Seal-R, one gallon bottle. A gallon is more than adequate for our 4 tires. The sealants will plug a hole up to 3/16" diameter permanently, or greatly slow the leak so one can drive to a shop to get the hole plugged. The sealant can be cleaned off the area to be patched. The sealants may also slow the air loss in a hole or gash too be to be patched but let one drive to a tire shop for a tire replacement. The sealant adds some weight, 11 oz per tire for the Berryman, 19 oz for the Gempler's, a plus for Berryman. Pumps are included with both brands. The included Honda air pump can be used to add air as needed without the included jar of sealant while the sealant controls the leakage. It seems that all the sealants are pretty much the same; it's a matter of which of the many brands has the formulation and reasonable quantity for passenger cars.

 

You can do that but after awhile it will probably turn into a gunky dried mess.

 

You can put anything you like on there. The main thing is size. From ground to top of tire should remain the same distance so the Speedometer is accurate. Run flats won’t last as long. They’re usually only a 20-25k mile tire.