On Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:33:44 GMT, "grinder" <seagle@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>"grinder" <seagle@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>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.
>>
>
>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.
>
Just curious, but which Bridgestone's are you using? I'm still
on the factory runflats, and would never buy them again.....too harsh
and too noisy. I'm staying with 16 inch tires, because I want as much
sidewall to cu****on the ride as possible. What with a small wheelbase
and s****t suspension, the ride is harsh enough. Going to a 17 inch
tire would make it even harsher, so I'm sticking with a 16 inch tire.
I'll be needing tires soon, so I was curious about the Bridgestones...
Jacob (Oh, I won't be driving it in the snow, just dry and rain
conditions, so I don't need an all season tire)
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