How do you all think about the Ran Flat tyres?
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What do you all think about it?I think Ran Flat tyre is not that usefull.Why?Because ran flat tyre are not comfortable+it makes a lot of unnecessary noises.And you cant mend the tyre when it is been stuck by a pin.So what suggestion do you guys have? 
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To date I have yet to hear one good comment about run flats. It's a good idea to save the weight of a spare tire; but does it worth the extra cost (being non-patchable) and the trade off in ride quality?
Personally I don't think so.
Personally I don't think so.
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I really dont have any complaints about the RFTs.. It is a little rough but not that bad.
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First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
This spring I had mine (with 2K on them) remounted at "MINIMUM RECOMMENDED" PSI and things have improved considerably in terms of daily jarring and thumping. Last fall, when the car was new, they were disturbingly harsh; now almost acceptable. Who knows what that lower pressure will do for wear/noise traits????
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Cheers,
Ray Hull
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='295398' date='Jun 9 2006, 10:05 PM
This spring I had mine (with 2K on them) remounted at "MINIMUM RECOMMENDED" PSI and things have improved considerably in terms of daily jarring and thumping. Last fall, when the car was new, they were disturbingly harsh; now almost acceptable. Who knows what that lower pressure will do for wear/noise traits????
Cheers,
Ray Hull
Cheers,
Ray Hull
What is the "minimum rec" pressure for the front and rear?
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
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Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Like EBMCS03 says "Thump Flats?" :thumbsdown:
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When I switched from OEM Dunlop runflats to my current Michelin Pilot PS2.... the difference in ride quality was amazing.
It's like a totally new car. Smooth as silk, by comparison.
It's like a totally new car. Smooth as silk, by comparison.
