Help: Can I mix runflats with non-runflats?
08-22-2004, 07:01 PM
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Help: Can I mix runflats with non-runflats?
I have a good pair of front runflats and I was just wondering if I can save some money and put non-runflats in the rear?
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James
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James
08-22-2004, 07:07 PM
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Bad idea. The differences in compound, sidewall hardness and handling will make it squirrley. A friend of mine did this and told me his handling went to Hades. Someone here recently tried it also and had the same result.
08-22-2004, 07:09 PM
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From what I've investigated, the handling dynamics between runflats and non runflats are completely different. I would imagine that this would hinder the overall performance of your vette. You would be much better off to change all of them to non-runflats, or just bite the bullet and get the runflat replacements.
Just my $.02.
Just my $.02.
08-22-2004, 09:07 PM
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I'm running run-flats on rear and non on front both goodyear and same f1 tread pattern.Haven't had any issues but the tires have only been on two weeks.
08-22-2004, 09:22 PM
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Not a good idea.. the side wall has a lot to do with handling characteristics.. in the case of a run flat, with a much stiffer side wall, and a non run flat, the car will not handle as well... It doesnt mean you cant get use to the difference... but it is generally not a good idea...
08-22-2004, 09:40 PM
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hey we could swap my fronts for yours my fronts are 3 mos old.they we installed when i bought car
08-22-2004, 09:50 PM
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I'm running stock run flats up front and ecsta mx in the rear. It does emphasise how much the run flats suck, but I think the car handles better. Especially off the line. I am going to switch to the same tire up front in a while, but figured I would make sure I liked the rears before I changed all 4.
