May go back to run flat tires
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Well it's time to replace my rear tires again after 15 k miles (they are bridgestones re 960), my mind was set on hankook ventus v12 until I stumbled upon a set (4)of RFts(dunlops) with 800 miles on them on private members' classified. I would have spent as much on these 4 tires as I would if I bought the 2 hankook tires.if I buy the hankooks I woud have unmatched front and rear tires, but I would have all matched tires if I went to the RFTs and have my current front tires as spares.
So if it was you, what would you do? Is It worth it to go back to RFTs?
So if it was you, what would you do? Is It worth it to go back to RFTs?
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I would not go with run-flats .Wonder why they are for sale at 800 miles? Could it be the seller prefers non run-flats?
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Go ahead.
You tried non-RFT (especially RE960, which is on soft side among non-RFT tires) and if you can think of going back, you must be ok with it.
I have Bridgestone RFT and I an fine with it. Firmer riding but sharper handling.
You tried non-RFT (especially RE960, which is on soft side among non-RFT tires) and if you can think of going back, you must be ok with it.
I have Bridgestone RFT and I an fine with it. Firmer riding but sharper handling.
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I wouldn't go back to run-flats if they were free...and I'm not kidding...I mean what's the point of having a BMW if it rides like sh!t...??
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I went with the hankook V12's.
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safety 1st! plus sharp handling therefore RFT's for me. i just went back to them, ther Goodyears, much quiter on a goos surface...