Ditched the Runflats
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Ditched the Runflats
I love the Goodyear F1 GS-D3's compared to my original runflat EMT's.
Definitely notice a quiter ride with less bump steer. I can also feel how the tire grips better in turns. The car feels softer when going over bumps. The runflats would break the tires loose when going into second gear and I have an A4 with 3:15. Now, they grip alot better unless I put the pedal to the floor.
I purchased a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor that plugs into the lighter. Everything fits nice in the back compartments. I'll never go back! 
Definitely notice a quiter ride with less bump steer. I can also feel how the tire grips better in turns. The car feels softer when going over bumps. The runflats would break the tires loose when going into second gear and I have an A4 with 3:15. Now, they grip alot better unless I put the pedal to the floor.
I purchased a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor that plugs into the lighter. Everything fits nice in the back compartments. I'll never go back!
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Originally Posted by LS7
I love the Goodyear F1 GS-D3's compared to my original runflat EMT's.
Definitely notice a quiter ride with less bump steer. I can also feel how the tire grips better in turns. The car feels softer when going over bumps. The runflats would break the tires loose when going into second gear and I have an A4 with 3:15. Now, they grip alot better unless I put the pedal to the floor.
I purchased a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor that plugs into the lighter. Everything fits nice in the back compartments. I'll never go back!
Definitely notice a quiter ride with less bump steer. I can also feel how the tire grips better in turns. The car feels softer when going over bumps. The runflats would break the tires loose when going into second gear and I have an A4 with 3:15. Now, they grip alot better unless I put the pedal to the floor.
I purchased a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor that plugs into the lighter. Everything fits nice in the back compartments. I'll never go back!
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Good move. I sure do not regret going to a non-runflat tire on mine - much better ride, handling and a lot less noise.
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Ditched the Runflats
Thank you guys. I too have been thinking about ditching my runflats for a while now. The question for me was ditch em for what?
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I ordered my GSD3's a few days ago. Should be getting them any day. Bought some Z06 wheels last month and can't wait to get the GSD3's mounted on them. I noticed that suzuki automobiles have an air compressor kit for 53.00.
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From: L. I. NY
Originally Posted by silverstreak01
What kind of price's are you finding on the D-3's. Do they need to be installed on a Hunter machine???
I didn't notice until I got the tires mounted, but the GS-D3's have a rim protector incorporated into the sidewall. Really COOOOOL!
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Originally Posted by LS7
I love the Goodyear F1 GS-D3's compared to my original runflat EMT's.
Definitely notice a quiter ride with less bump steer. I can also feel how the tire grips better in turns. The car feels softer when going over bumps. The runflats would break the tires loose when going into second gear and I have an A4 with 3:15. Now, they grip alot better unless I put the pedal to the floor.
I purchased a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor that plugs into the lighter. Everything fits nice in the back compartments. I'll never go back!
Definitely notice a quiter ride with less bump steer. I can also feel how the tire grips better in turns. The car feels softer when going over bumps. The runflats would break the tires loose when going into second gear and I have an A4 with 3:15. Now, they grip alot better unless I put the pedal to the floor.
I purchased a tire plug kit and a portable air compressor that plugs into the lighter. Everything fits nice in the back compartments. I'll never go back!
Replaced mine with the same and love them. Was like driving a totally different car. A couple of other things you might consider are some needlenose vise grips to get the object out and maybe a scissor jack. I have these and also a hockey puck and wheel chock. Might even want to get a pair of disposable latex gloves. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
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Originally Posted by TA8088
Ditching the runflats was the best mod I've done so far. I would have gone with the GS-D3's but they didn't have them in 265/295 so I went with the Kumho's instead.
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I put GS-D3's on a couple of months ago and love them. Walk out price from a Goodyear shop was $1125 which included road hazard. They have a great tread design and leave an awesome footprint
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runflats
I got to ditch them too. Right now I have to deal with them there is alot of tread on them pluse I'm getting ready to put new skins and do some mods in the interior. I'll get the summer out of them and they do tires and rims next winter 18 all around
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From: Kennesaw Ga.
Originally Posted by LS7
I paid $192 for each front tire and $277 for each rear tire from Tirerack. I took them to Goodyear Tire in my area to have the runflats taken off and the GS-D3's mounted. I paid $120 to have them mounted and balanced and had them put the weight's on the inside of the rim.
I didn't notice until I got the tires mounted, but the GS-D3's have a rim protector incorporated into the sidewall. Really COOOOOL!
I didn't notice until I got the tires mounted, but the GS-D3's have a rim protector incorporated into the sidewall. Really COOOOOL!
That's a great price, thanks for the info
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Got rid of the run flats a long time ago. Went to 18" front & rear and Michelins. My wife actually accused me of trading cars because the ride was so much better. I carry a cell phone and a AAA card.
