What Tires Should I purchase?, I need run-flats in Los Angeles -- since changing a tire on a freeway without a shoulder is crazy.


Ok, so my rear tires are coming to an end. (13,000 miles)
I currently have the RFT Bridgestone tires. I have been happy with them. (it is definetely the ride-on-rails feeling)

I have already eliminated dunlops as a choice for me -- based on feedback in the forum.

Initial investment size is not a current concern, although overall tread-life is. (I want a good investment in my fun)

I think I should eliminate some of these choices since they dont have the load-bearing capability as some.

(the original tires had a Load Index of 93)

Also, my wife is expecting, -- so the ride can't be harsher that our current setup.

thanks all in-advance for "steering" me to the right set of tires.



charley

ps. choices provided and filtered by http://www.tirerack.com/

 

Are you suggesting that your wife is increasing your load factor?

 

None of the above, but if those are the only choices, I would go with Yokohama AVS.

 

No way -- i am saying my wife wants a "smooth" bimmer ride.

HAHAHA LOL

Hey 2-Many-Cars -- what runflat tire would you go with? --- or are you saying dont use run-flat?

thanks
charley

 

I went with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A RFT 93Y

The car is smoother already.

I had to do it early -- since i got a nail in the tire at work.

I just did the back 2 tires to start with. The fronts still have plenty of tread.

The tires I had originally were w rated (not y)

of course the place scratched one of my rims -- (!@#$!)
always something....


c

 

I am selling my bridgestone run-flats if you are interested, they have 3000 miles.