Run flat vs. regular tires.

Fitzy wrote:
> "grinder" <seagle.RemoveThis@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
> news:MV62h.856$0r.364@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>> 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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 >> Stay informed about: Run flat vs. regular tires. 

"grinder" <seagle RemoveThis @earthlink.invalid> 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.
 >> Stay informed about: Run flat vs. regular tires. 

On Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:33:44 GMT, "grinder" <seagle RemoveThis @earthlink.invalid>
wrote:

>
>"grinder" <seagle RemoveThis @earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
>news:MV62h.856$0r.364@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>>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 cushion the ride as possible. What with a small wheelbase
and sport 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)
 >> Stay informed about: Run flat vs. regular tires. 

205/50R16 BSTN RE750.

Big difference between these and ride flats. No mileage guarantee (because
of low profile).


"Jacob" <Jacob.DeleteThis@fake.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:33:44 GMT, "grinder" <seagle.DeleteThis@earthlink.invalid>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"grinder" <seagle.DeleteThis@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
>>news:MV62h.856$0r.364@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>>>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 cushion the ride as possible. What with a small wheelbase
> and sport 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)
 >> Stay informed about: Run flat vs. regular tires. 

Will the new car be getting a regular spare wheel in future?

Steve.

"grinder" <seagle.TakeThisOut@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
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> 205/50R16 BSTN RE750.
>
> Big difference between these and ride flats. No mileage guarantee
> (because of low profile).
>
>
> "Jacob" <Jacob.TakeThisOut@fake.com> wrote in message
> news:uiv1l2h3q56pummpmn72tk352j5lgld0en@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:33:44 GMT, "grinder" <seagle.TakeThisOut@earthlink.invalid>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"grinder" <seagle.TakeThisOut@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
>>>news:MV62h.856$0r.364@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>>>>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 cushion the ride as possible. What with a small wheelbase
>> and sport 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)
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Run flat vs. regular tires. 

I doubt it very much Steve,
Most european manufacturers are slowly designing cars without the facility
for a spare wheel,
BMW with the MINI started the ball rolling,
its just a matter of time before the rest catch-up,
after all, very few people actualy change there own wheel, they call out one
of the motoring organisations to do it, so in an emergency situation,, its
quicker and easier for most people to use the repair kit provided,

"Its a nice car.... just got the wrong badges fitted"
see you soon
Fitzy


"Steve68s" <steve68s(remove)@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> Will the new car be getting a regular spare wheel in future?
>
> Steve.
>
> "grinder" <seagle.DeleteThis@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
> news:vZ_8h.2057$sf5.1978@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>> 205/50R16 BSTN RE750.
>>
>> Big difference between these and ride flats. No mileage guarantee
>> (because of low profile).
>>
>>
>> "Jacob" <Jacob.DeleteThis@fake.com> wrote in message
>> news:uiv1l2h3q56pummpmn72tk352j5lgld0en@4ax.com...
>>> On Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:33:44 GMT, "grinder" <seagle.DeleteThis@earthlink.invalid>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>"grinder" <seagle.DeleteThis@earthlink.invalid> wrote in message
>>>>news:MV62h.856$0r.364@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net...
>>>>>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 cushion the ride as possible. What with a small wheelbase
>>> and sport 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)
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Run flat vs. regular tires.