Re: Run flat vs. regular tires.

Fitzy wrote:
> "grinder" <seagle@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:MV62h.856$0r.364@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> I know this has been discussed in this forum before but I want to
>> clarify something.
>>
>> We got 40k out of our first set of run flats.  I went to the tire
>> center (it's all they do) and was told:
>>
>> - no difference in ride between ride flat and regular tires.
>>
>> - because of the low profile isn't able to dissipate heat as well as
>> larger tires I can expect 10-15k out of the new set for city driving
>> and double that for highway (that amounts to a set every 12-16
>> months). - none of the manufacturers they carry (which is most) offer a

>> low
>> profile tire with guaranteed mileage.
>>
>> Given the wear would be consistent, I selected a set of high traction
>> tires for $117 / tire which was half the price of the run flats.
>>
> Good choice,
> I would make the same decision,
> Regards
> Fitzy

Agreed, first thing I did was replace the 16" Runflats with some 17"
alloys 
with proper tyres, and then put some cut slicks on the 16" for trips to
the 
Nordschleife.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26424


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