Re: Run flat vs. regular tires.

"grinder" <seagle@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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>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.
>

Big difference in ride and noise level.  Had to go to Bridgestones because

the Yoko's were out of stock.  $135 per tire vs. $234 for the ride flats.