Runflats? Yes? No?
10-21-2008, 06:57 AM
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Runflats saved me in my Jeep SRT8.....Went to CA Sunday and on the way to the airport I drove over a board with three big nails sticking straight up....nothing I could do about it. I immediately looked at my tire pressures and all looked ok for a few minutes and then slowly, about 1psi/3 minutes, they were going down. Nothing I could do, had to catch my flight. Took the red eye home this morning and found my two tires at 1 and 2 psi.....BUT i was able to drive to a gas station (in the dark at 6am in Newark) and fill them up which got me home (1.5 hour drive) and I'll get them fixed today. Although I hate these tires in general, they saved my ass this morning.
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Originally Posted by diggydrdre' post='698683' date='Oct 21 2008, 04:47 AM
Hey gang.
I have a 2004 530i. It has Bridgestone Tyres. Potenza 050 225/17/50. They are run flats and OEM.
I need to replace the two rear tyres. Should I stick with the run flats or go with a standard bridgestone Potenza and save $30 a tyre.
Can anyone suggest any better options and what are your thoughts of this tyre?
Many Thanks
I have a 2004 530i. It has Bridgestone Tyres. Potenza 050 225/17/50. They are run flats and OEM.
I need to replace the two rear tyres. Should I stick with the run flats or go with a standard bridgestone Potenza and save $30 a tyre.
Can anyone suggest any better options and what are your thoughts of this tyre?
Many Thanks
I wonder its okay to mix and match them, in your posting you only mententioned replacing 2 tires. Find out if its okay to mix and match, and if you live in a pretty populated area, then I say NON-Runflats! I was so happy to get rid of mine!
10-21-2008, 07:00 AM
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Toyo T1R's. Not as expensive as the Michelin PS2's, but right up there. They're like glue! Dump the RFT's.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='698833' date='Oct 21 2008, 11:00 AM
Toyo T1R's. Not as expensive as the Michelin PS2's, but right up there. They're like glue! Dump the RFT's.
10-21-2008, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='698833' date='Oct 21 2008, 11:00 AM
Toyo T1R's. Not as expensive as the Michelin PS2's, but right up there. They're like glue! Dump the RFT's.
you know your tyres sir.
i track my subaru and everyone rides on Toyo's
10-21-2008, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Dave' post='698696' date='Oct 21 2008, 01:50 PM
stiffer side walls do NOT improve handeling when cornering.......
the only benifit is safty, they are certinaly not a performance option, if they were then porsche et al would fit then as standard, you need a soft compound tyre for handeling/cornering.
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the only benifit is safty, they are certinaly not a performance option, if they were then porsche et al would fit then as standard, you need a soft compound tyre for handeling/cornering.
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They DO improve handling when cornering!!! I have driven both and it IS a difference!
A couple friends of mine (who are Pro's) say the same.
I do agree to your statement when it comes to track driving.
10-21-2008, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr Dave' post='698696' date='Oct 21 2008, 07:50 AM
stiffer side walls do NOT improve handeling when cornering.......
the only benifit is safty, they are certinaly not a performance option, if they were then porsche et al would fit then as standard, you need a soft compound tyre for handeling/cornering.
run flats are definatly good if and when you get a puncture...but apart from that they are pants.
your ride quality and handeling will improve dramaticaly if you change over to a premum/performance make...not budget.
i would recomend TOYO's.
the only benifit is safty, they are certinaly not a performance option, if they were then porsche et al would fit then as standard, you need a soft compound tyre for handeling/cornering.
run flats are definatly good if and when you get a puncture...but apart from that they are pants.
your ride quality and handeling will improve dramaticaly if you change over to a premum/performance make...not budget.
i would recomend TOYO's.
Bridgestone were fitting RFTs to the Porsche 959 back in 1986...
10-21-2008, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by IceyTys' post='698830' date='Oct 21 2008, 10:57 AM
Runflats = :thumbsdown: Non-Runflats =
I wonder its okay to mix and match them, in your posting you only mententioned replacing 2 tires. Find out if its okay to mix and match, and if you live in a pretty populated area, then I say NON-Runflats! I was so happy to get rid of mine!
I wonder its okay to mix and match them, in your posting you only mententioned replacing 2 tires. Find out if its okay to mix and match, and if you live in a pretty populated area, then I say NON-Runflats! I was so happy to get rid of mine!
My hunch is not to mix RFTs with non-RFT's
As you can see the opinions are all over the place. RFTs can be a benefit or a curse. You are running 17" wheels so that may reduce the pothole problem damage that plagues most of us.
They are more expensive and repair of a punctured RFT is - once again - a widely discussed topic.
Net net, you could buy a whole set of Toyo's or Yoka's etc for the price on two RFTs ... spend your money in a way that meets your personal situation and driving needs.
10-21-2008, 01:54 PM
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Thanks for your imput guys.
my car is a work car. 17 inch star wheels. I do about 300 kms a week on average Australian roads.
At this stage I think I will switch to the Non run flats.
What I plan to do is to put my front tyres to the back(the run flats) and put my to new non run falt tyres on the front.
Do you forsee any hassles with this?
my car is a work car. 17 inch star wheels. I do about 300 kms a week on average Australian roads.
At this stage I think I will switch to the Non run flats.
What I plan to do is to put my front tyres to the back(the run flats) and put my to new non run falt tyres on the front.
Do you forsee any hassles with this?
10-21-2008, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by diggydrdre' post='699289' date='Oct 21 2008, 05:54 PM
Thanks for your imput guys.
my car is a work car. 17 inch star wheels. I do about 300 kms a week on average Australian roads.
At this stage I think I will switch to the Non run flats.
What I plan to do is to put my front tyres to the back(the run flats) and put my to new non run falt tyres on the front.
Do you forsee any hassles with this?
my car is a work car. 17 inch star wheels. I do about 300 kms a week on average Australian roads.
At this stage I think I will switch to the Non run flats.
What I plan to do is to put my front tyres to the back(the run flats) and put my to new non run falt tyres on the front.
Do you forsee any hassles with this?
1. Rule of thumb = best treaded, i.e. new, tires go on rear of car. [google if you're unsure why that is recommended].
2. Handling characteristics between RFT's [eg stiffer sidewalls] and non RFT's may cause some interesting driving experiences.
3. Ever since 4-wheel brakes I've always felt that 4 tires should be matched closely (beyond being black and round) or at least 'coordinated' as in the case of staggered wheel/tire setups.
But then, I'm no expert
