You cannot use the run flat capability while towing. Thus, if you don't have a spare on board, a loss of pressure in one of your run flats will put you and your trailer on the side of the road. You could, however unhook your trailer and leave it by the side of the road, and then use the run flat to drive to a tire repair center.

 

I just posted that I have towed a car on a trailer for 250 miles in my DDHC with Run Flat tires, without any problems . . . right above your post . . .

 

I think he means you can’t use the run flat tires to tow if one of them is flat. I’m also towed a ton on the factory run flat tires without issue but I would never think of towing on a flat tire.

 

Explain to me why all the DDHC's come with Run Flat tires and an 8700lb tow rating, when you order that package (as I did), if the Factory thought you shouldn't use Run Flat tires when towing . . .

Show me where the Factory states you shouldn't use them when towing . . .

 

You can take the word of the Factory, or you can take the word of a third-party website that knows nothing about the engineering that went into the vehicle you are driving . . .

I personally am going to trust what the manufacturer of my vehicle tells me, rather than some generic article from any third-party vendor . . .

 

You can take the word of the Factory, or you can take the word of a third-party website that knows nothing about the engineering that went into the vehicle you are driving . . .

I personally am going to trust what the manufacturer of my vehicle tells me, rather than some generic article from any third-party vendor . . .

For what it's worth.. here's Pirelli's page on the subject:

Run Flat anti-puncture tires

First drive home safely for 80 km (50 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and then change your tire.

So even if you tow (zero chance I would) you still should only go 50 miles at a max of 50 mph. 250 miles with a trailer doesn't seem to be in line with that.

 

BWAHAHAHAHA... You can take the word of the factory that DOES NOT MAKE TIRES, or you can take the word of the worlds largest supplier of tires. Do you really trust Dodge to know how Pirelli tires will behave? Hell, Dodge doesn't even know that their own product has 3 modes for heated seats! If you really think run flats are designed to handle towing loads for 250 miles, then you be you man. But I'm not going to do it. I just hope you don't kill anybody along the way.

 

Tire Rack doesn't make tires either . . . and another thing they don't make, is vehicles . . . I wouldn't trust anything that any Tire Rack generalization article over what the manufacturer designs into their vehicles . . . BTW--before I got the Durango, I had a TrackHawk (with Run Flat tires) that I towed a 27-ft long Bumper-Tow Toy Hauler with, and towed it more than 1000 miles, round trip . . . there are lots of OTHER folks doing the same thing wtih their DDHC's and TrackHawks . . . as a matter of fact, Dodge themselves shows a DDHC towing a Challenger Race Car as one of their promotion pictures . . . they have other promotion pictures showing a DDHC towing an Airstream . . . there is nothing whatsoever wrong with towing while on Run Flats, period.

2023 Dodge Durango R/T Towing Capacity & More | SUV Towing

Discover the towing capabilities of the 2023 Dodge Durango. Explore towing capacities available on the Durango R/T, GT and other models to tow a boat & more.

www.dodge.com

 

Both of these articles state that you shouldn't do these things if there is no air pressure . . . nobody said you should tow when you have a flat tire of any kind . . . but there is nothing wrong with towing with a vehicle that uses Run Flat Tires . . . there's a big distinction there . . .

 

. . . there's a big distinction there . . .

Oh... you are talking about towing with 4 good run flats? Sure, no problem there. That's no different than 4 standard tires. The issue is when you don't have a spare, but you have a failed run flat. That situation is EXACTLY why the factory tow packages (TnG, Tow IV) add a spare. Let's be clear, Dodge didn't decide it's okay to tow with a failed run flat. They just cheaped out and removed it from the packages, effectively leaving towing customers screwed.

 

Gee... I helped start this whole discussion but I love it. So yes like many others I towed with the Run Flats on my 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. BUT I did have a full-size spare with my Jeep so if I did have a tire failure I would not be stuck on the side of the road.

 

we are finally in production! estimated delivery march 12

 

Congrats!!

 

Dealer told me durango is already in "trim stage" which is the last stage of build before finished inspection.
went from 0-100 with this waiting 88 days to start building 🤣

 

When it goes down the line it goes quick.

 

hopefully the shipping is as fast

 

Durango is in "Shipped to body vendor" now. Whatever that means.

 

Getting stripes?

 

yes. That’s what I figured it was for.

 

at what time should i be able to get that link for the build sheet to work?

 

I was not able to get mine until it was built. Mine was kind of funny as it took 10 months to build and kept moving back and forth between D and D1.

 

i have a build sheet!

 

Mind sharing when you placed the order? I placed an order for a GT plus on 7 Feb and it has been scheduled. Thanks

 

Yeah... 2021 TnG spare is apparently a 20x6.5" wheel... go figure.
I wonder what the spare's load rating is compared to the 20x10 and Scorpion Zeros.
I will try to find out what tire they have on mine tonight.

 

2760 Max load on my 2022 TnG spare

 

Okay - I just checked. My 2021 TnG spare tire is made by Pirelli, and says: Max Load 1250 Kg [ 2760 lbs ] @ 60 psi

The primary Scorpion Zero run flats only have a max load of 2337 lbs.
So while it is narrower, the spare will get you to a safe place, even with a trailer.

 

I personally do not believe it is a smart idea to tow trailer with a spare even if it has greater load capacity.

 

I personally do not believe it is a smart idea to tow trailer with a spare even if it has greater load capacity.

Agreed... just a way you can limp to safety.

 

my durango is finally built but they sent it to storage

 

I factory ordered my DDRT in September 21 and took delivery December 21. Last night some ASSHOLE hit me and totaled my beloved DDRT. So once I settle with his insurance company, gotta factory order a new one. As destroyer grey with red interior and all the specs I want isn’t available anywhere near me. What’s the build time looking like these days? And has anyone been able to order a 23 model with red interior and blackout package? It seems like I can only get both with the 22 model. Thanks in advance!!

 

Ouchy Mama!

 

Wow! These things are built so well that you can walk away, well, limp away at least, from a head on collision. Hope everyone is okay.

 

So happy everyone is OK. From what I have seen so far build times are going much better for 23 than they did for 22. Good luck with your new order.

 

jeez glad everyone is okay! hopefully the insurance works out so you can get a new baby soon

 

Wow - good truck you can walk away from that

 

The Durango did me good in that wreck. I had to get out by crawling to the back seat, but I only had minor scraps and bruises. Not bad considering he decided to turn left in the intersection I already approached (I had a green light btw) at 55mph. I’m so glad I didn’t have my 2-year-old or anyone else with me. But I miss my Durango!!!

 

Glad you are ok. Something similar just happened to my cousins girlfriend, turning left at intersection on Green and individual from 'left' went thru Red light at only 40mph, Subaru was totaled as well.

 

Great. Thanks for the response.