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Azr431 t1_j7lx2r0 wrote

Don’t know if the newer Sienna’s have it, but older ones had run flat tires so swapping to winters was a hassle. The rear differential apparently occupied the space for the spare tire so they just didn’t include a spare and installed run flats 😆

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MarkVII88 t1_j7m7iu0 wrote

If swapping tires on the same rims is a hassle, because of run-flat tires, then the obvious answer is to mount snow tires on a second set of rims for winter/mud season.

Also, FWIW, I have a Chrysler Pacifica minivan, but mine is just the standard front-wheel-drive gas-powered version. No hybrid or AWD. And my van doesn't even have a spare tire at all. It has a can of tire puncture sealer and a little air compressor I can use to apply the sealer and re-inflate my tire. So even standard vans don't all have spare tires, even without run-flats.

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Azr431 t1_j7n1vud wrote

Run flats are special tires from what I understand. It really limits your winter options, no?

That’s crazy they just give you some puncture sealer! What if you get a large puncture or a sidewall cut? You’re screwed 😜

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MarkVII88 t1_j7n7hjz wrote

Why would run flats limit winter tire options?

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