Comments on: The Benefits Of Run-Flat Tires Far Outweigh Their Expense. http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/ A place to discuss money...for the rest of us. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:24:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Doryhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22648 Dory Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:14:08 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22648 I agree! The price is sometimes worth the admission. When reflecting on my monthly bills, someone asked me if I really needed a cell phone. I explained to them that yes, I did. I was a single girl in the city and the fact that I can get laid up with a flat or some other emergency freaks me out. I'm willing to pay the $35 it is to keep my phone going. Peace of mind. Whew. I agree! The price is sometimes worth the admission. When reflecting on my monthly bills, someone asked me if I really needed a cell phone.

I explained to them that yes, I did. I was a single girl in the city and the fact that I can get laid up with a flat or some other emergency freaks me out. I’m willing to pay the $35 it is to keep my phone going.

Peace of mind. Whew.

]]> By: I Lost My Wallet - What To Do - Plus A Stroll Through The Blogrollhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22636 I Lost My Wallet - What To Do - Plus A Stroll Through The Blogroll Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:34:24 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22636 [...] My Two Dollars has written an article about run-flat tires. [...] [...] My Two Dollars has written an article about run-flat tires. [...]

]]> By: Sunday Morning Link Love - On the Road | I've Paid For This Twice Already...http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22623 Sunday Morning Link Love - On the Road | I've Paid For This Twice Already... Sun, 14 Oct 2007 13:21:00 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22623 [...] My Two Dollars: The Benefit of Run-Flat Tires Far Outweigh Their Expense [...] [...] My Two Dollars: The Benefit of Run-Flat Tires Far Outweigh Their Expense [...]

]]> By: davidhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22608 david Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:05:21 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22608 A. I was in the market to buy...we needed new tires. B. I already knew how much they cost, we had replaced one before. We can all move on Tim...I am guessing though that if I had left out the line about the tire guy, then no one would have anything to talk about. A. I was in the market to buy…we needed new tires.

B. I already knew how much they cost, we had replaced one before.

We can all move on Tim…I am guessing though that if I had left out the line about the tire guy, then no one would have anything to talk about.

]]> By: Timhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22605 Tim Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:40:12 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22605 I've been on LA freeways a lot and don't get the big deal. I've also shredded lots of tires because of the crappy roads in LA (5 tires within one year, all sidewall pinches so no patching). for her safety, you could get an armored car, move to a different location, hand gun, etc., etc. Ok, granted that you want her to be safe, and there is nothing wrong with that and paying extra for it; however, the salesman got you to buy right away using a classic pitch (you weren't in the market to buy, you hadn't done your research on runflats nor did you price runflats), which means you fell for his salesmanship. I'm surprised he didn't try to sell you lojack for the car either. There is nothing wrong with your reason, just admit that you fell for the salesman's classic pitch and we all can move on. I’ve been on LA freeways a lot and don’t get the big deal. I’ve also shredded lots of tires because of the crappy roads in LA (5 tires within one year, all sidewall pinches so no patching).

for her safety, you could get an armored car, move to a different location, hand gun, etc., etc. Ok, granted that you want her to be safe, and there is nothing wrong with that and paying extra for it; however, the salesman got you to buy right away using a classic pitch (you weren’t in the market to buy, you hadn’t done your research on runflats nor did you price runflats), which means you fell for his salesmanship. I’m surprised he didn’t try to sell you lojack for the car either. There is nothing wrong with your reason, just admit that you fell for the salesman’s classic pitch and we all can move on.

]]> By: davidhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22589 david Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:53:25 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22589 OK, just so everyone knows...I appreciate your comments. BUT I did not fall for anything; the guy made a good point - that's all. I did not have to buy the tires, I chose to buy the tires for the sake of my wife's safety. I never imagined people would have such negative things to say about spending money to make sure my wife was OK on the freeway! :-) And Tim - Good luck using self seal on a freeway in Los Angeles. You would be dead and run-over before you even cracked the can out there. OK, just so everyone knows…I appreciate your comments. BUT I did not fall for anything; the guy made a good point – that’s all. I did not have to buy the tires, I chose to buy the tires for the sake of my wife’s safety. I never imagined people would have such negative things to say about spending money to make sure my wife was OK on the freeway! :-)

And Tim – Good luck using self seal on a freeway in Los Angeles. You would be dead and run-over before you even cracked the can out there.

]]> By: Timhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22587 Tim Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:48:02 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22587 I second that you fell for the classic salesman pitch. get a can of self-seal. I second that you fell for the classic salesman pitch. get a can of self-seal.

]]> By: davidhttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22560 david Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:57:35 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22560 How much, dare I ask..you don't have to leave it here, but just so you know, the run flats on the Mini (16in) are about $250 a piece installed... How much, dare I ask..you don’t have to leave it here, but just so you know, the run flats on the Mini (16in) are about $250 a piece installed…

]]> By: Clever Dudehttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22559 Clever Dude Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:51:29 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22559 Ah, I looked at the contract and saw I can get a refund within 30 days (it's only been 2 weeks). If 30-60 days, then I have to pay a $25 fee. Looks like I'm making a trip to the dealer tomorrow. Ah, I looked at the contract and saw I can get a refund within 30 days (it’s only been 2 weeks). If 30-60 days, then I have to pay a $25 fee.

Looks like I’m making a trip to the dealer tomorrow.

]]> By: Around the PF Blogosphere: October 11, 2007 | The Sun’s Financial Diary | A Personal Finance Blog on Saving and Investinghttp://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22558 Around the PF Blogosphere: October 11, 2007 | The Sun’s Financial Diary | A Personal Finance Blog on Saving and Investing Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:46:44 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/10/11/the-benefits-of-run-flat-tires-far-outweigh-their-expense/#comment-22558 [...] Two Dollars talked about run-flat tires and said the benefits far outweigh the costs. If my car has those, I probably won’t consider [...] [...] Two Dollars talked about run-flat tires and said the benefits far outweigh the costs. If my car has those, I probably won’t consider [...]

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