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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by stiker' post='704836' date='Oct 27 2008, 05:42 PM
I swapped my Dunlop runflats for PS2's and the difference is amazing. I now have around 7,000 miles on them in what has been a very wet British summer. Great for just cruising the motorway or blasting round country lanes. Quieter, smoother, grippier.

Haven't heard that they are worse when worn - these are the standard tyreson the M series here.

They were a bit more expensive but so far have been just the job.
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Replaced my Dunlops with PS2 a couple of weeks ago. Delighted.

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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by auburn535' post='704933' date='Oct 27 2008, 04:32 PM
I'm about to replace the Dunlop RFT's - has anyone tried Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric's?
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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REPLACED MY POTENZA RUN FLAT WITH TURENZA GR-80 NOW I FEEL I HAVE A NEW CAR.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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Never knew that the stability control icon comes on when you loose traction? Interesting thing to know.

Originally Posted by Krozi' post='703830' date='Oct 26 2008, 09:55 AM
I used to be a fan of run-flats because I liked the harsh driving feel. But, recently it started raining down here in Florida, and I got a glimpse of just how bad the traction on these things is. My stability control icon blinked 5 times on the way home last night, I wasn't even in sport mode, just driving normally. Twice at the stoplight, once while making a U-turn. Once while taking a left turn into my community, going about 25-30mph. And once more in my community at a stop sign. I really don't feel very safe with these Bridgestone Potenza tires. I want to get normal tires, Michelin would be good. I have heard mixed feeling about the PS2's. Can someone give my some suggestions on good tires? I don't need racing tires, just tires that will stick to the road.

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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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I recently bought the new Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus ZP, figured I would get a different run flat. These tires ride very nice, they are not hard, the ride is firm but not punishing. These tires make the car feel brand new! So quiet, I am starting to hear squeaks and rattles in the car. Road noise is quite low in comparison to other tires I have used in the past. I had to check them the first week I had them on to make sure it said ZP on the side as it was such a comfortable ride. Felt better than some non-run flats. Performance wise, they feel quite stable in high speed corners (on ramps, had to test them), grips well in wet and dry conditions, did I mention they ride real nice? Well, they do. I go looking for bumps to show people how comfortable these tires are.

Noticed the price went up on Tire Rack, they were less than the non-run flats when they were first on the site. Did some research and liked what the Michelin site had to say so I got them. So far so good, probably 1200 miles on them now. Don't know how they would do on a higher performance car but for my 525, it is a major improvement over the the Bridgestones.
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by auburn535' post='704933' date='Oct 28 2008, 12:32 AM
I'm about to replace the Dunlop RFT's - has anyone tried Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric's?
Good tires indeed! Tell me how you like them if you get them.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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I replaced my Dunlop SP01 RFTs with the Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta - its like a new car - the tires are very silent and look great!
Attached Thumbnails Tired of Run-Flats.-vredestein_ultrac_sessanta2.jpg   Tired of Run-Flats.-ultracsessantarijrichting.jpg  
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by hondik' post='705705' date='Oct 28 2008, 10:08 PM
Good tires indeed! Tell me how you like them if you get them.
I have had the Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetric on my 3 series Convertible -> Great tires! I can recommend them!
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