newbie tire question
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Why the heck would you want oem run craps...I mean run flats on your car? MANY better options...nitto, hankook, ect... Google search c5 tires
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[QUOTE=bruceg2016;1592401939]We have a 1998 coupe and it has bridgestone potenza re050 tires. I wanted to know what was stock from the factory and best place to buy them
Tire Type Goodyear EMT F1 High-Performance
Front Tires P245/40ZR-17
Rear Tires P275/40ZR-18
Tire Type Goodyear EMT F1 High-Performance
Front Tires P245/40ZR-17
Rear Tires P275/40ZR-18
Last edited by Murray Anderson; Jun 11, 2016 at 04:17 PM.
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I'm sure GM's engineers took into account weight, handling characteristics, horsepower and a ton of other things into consideration when they decided runflats were the tire of choice.
I get that was 15-20 years but as of today, most, if not all BMW's come with the same runflats from the factory. I'll take the extra cost associated with getting home/to a service shop over trying to flat-deck it or hope that when I pull out my compressor the aux power still works.
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I don't understand the hatred towards runflats.
I'm sure GM's engineers took into account weight, handling characteristics, horsepower and a ton of other things into consideration when they decided runflats were the tire of choice.
I get that was 15-20 years but as of today, most, if not all BMW's come with the same runflats from the factory. I'll take the extra cost associated with getting home/to a service shop over trying to flat-deck it or hope that when I pull out my compressor the aux power still works.
I'm sure GM's engineers took into account weight, handling characteristics, horsepower and a ton of other things into consideration when they decided runflats were the tire of choice.
I get that was 15-20 years but as of today, most, if not all BMW's come with the same runflats from the factory. I'll take the extra cost associated with getting home/to a service shop over trying to flat-deck it or hope that when I pull out my compressor the aux power still works.
GM went with the runflat because there is no room for a spare and it's a great way to sell more tires.
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I don't understand the hatred towards runflats.
I'm sure GM's engineers took into account weight, handling characteristics, horsepower and a ton of other things into consideration when they decided runflats were the tire of choice.
I get that was 15-20 years but as of today, most, if not all BMW's come with the same runflats from the factory. I'll take the extra cost associated with getting home/to a service shop over trying to flat-deck it or hope that when I pull out my compressor the aux power still works.
I'm sure GM's engineers took into account weight, handling characteristics, horsepower and a ton of other things into consideration when they decided runflats were the tire of choice.
I get that was 15-20 years but as of today, most, if not all BMW's come with the same runflats from the factory. I'll take the extra cost associated with getting home/to a service shop over trying to flat-deck it or hope that when I pull out my compressor the aux power still works.
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[QUOTE=73Corvette;1592402438]I don't hate them...and if someone runs them that's cool...but, they should be aware that they are a rougher ride and are noisy as they age because they are a tougher rubber and a stiffer sidewall....
Humm, not my experience with my run flats. I had them replaced this year because the inside tread was cracking. They were 7 years old. I replaced them with NITTO INVO. I did not notice a difference in the ride or the tire noise between the two tire types. It was the price difference that made me buy the non run flats. Although I did by a small compressor for those times that a nail is in the tire.
Humm, not my experience with my run flats. I had them replaced this year because the inside tread was cracking. They were 7 years old. I replaced them with NITTO INVO. I did not notice a difference in the ride or the tire noise between the two tire types. It was the price difference that made me buy the non run flats. Although I did by a small compressor for those times that a nail is in the tire.
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[QUOTE=rrwirsi;1592402519]
I think the tire brand can make a BIG difference...see a lot of the pilot sport run flat reviews that are very positive I have done sooooo much sound deadening that shouldn't be an issue for me but, I sure like a nice smooth ride... Road condition makes a huge difference also...we have some of the crappiest roads in the country....
I don't hate them...and if someone runs them that's cool...but, they should be aware that they are a rougher ride and are noisy as they age because they are a tougher rubber and a stiffer sidewall....
Humm, not my experience with my run flats. I had them replaced this year because the inside tread was cracking. They were 7 years old. I replaced them with NITTO INVO. I did not notice a difference in the ride or the tire noise between the two tire types. It was the price difference that made me buy the non run flats. Although I did by a small compressor for those times that a nail is in the tire.
Humm, not my experience with my run flats. I had them replaced this year because the inside tread was cracking. They were 7 years old. I replaced them with NITTO INVO. I did not notice a difference in the ride or the tire noise between the two tire types. It was the price difference that made me buy the non run flats. Although I did by a small compressor for those times that a nail is in the tire.
I have done sooooo much sound deadening that shouldn't be an issue for me but, I sure like a nice smooth ride... Road condition makes a huge difference also...we have some of the crappiest roads in the country....
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[QUOTE=rrwirsi;1592402519]
It's nice to finally hear cost was the major issue.
I might be wrong (I'm sure someone will point it out) but sidewall stiffness would not create more noise.
However it is true that basically driving even at low speeds for a short distances itch little to no air will toast the tire.
I don't hate them...and if someone runs them that's cool...but, they should be aware that they are a rougher ride and are noisy as they age because they are a tougher rubber and a stiffer sidewall....
Humm, not my experience with my run flats. I had them replaced this year because the inside tread was cracking. They were 7 years old. I replaced them with NITTO INVO. I did not notice a difference in the ride or the tire noise between the two tire types. It was the price difference that made me buy the non run flats. Although I did by a small compressor for those times that a nail is in the tire.
Humm, not my experience with my run flats. I had them replaced this year because the inside tread was cracking. They were 7 years old. I replaced them with NITTO INVO. I did not notice a difference in the ride or the tire noise between the two tire types. It was the price difference that made me buy the non run flats. Although I did by a small compressor for those times that a nail is in the tire.
I might be wrong (I'm sure someone will point it out) but sidewall stiffness would not create more noise.
However it is true that basically driving even at low speeds for a short distances itch little to no air will toast the tire.
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Lol, neither did I
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[QUOTE=rrwirsi;1592402519]
I believe someone had questioned you on your personal experiences with these tires. Run, run as fast and far away as possible because you will devote maybe 5-10 minutes of unretrievable time trying to explain to him his beliefs aren't necessarily correct.
I don't hate them...and if someone runs them that's cool...but, they should be aware that they are a rougher ride and are noisy as they age because they are a tougher rubber and a stiffer sidewall....
Humm, not my experience with my run flats. I had them replaced this year because the inside tread was cracking. They were 7 years old. I replaced them with NITTO INVO. I did not notice a difference in the ride or the tire noise between the two tire types. It was the price difference that made me buy the non run flats. Although I did by a small compressor for those times that a nail is in the tire.
Humm, not my experience with my run flats. I had them replaced this year because the inside tread was cracking. They were 7 years old. I replaced them with NITTO INVO. I did not notice a difference in the ride or the tire noise between the two tire types. It was the price difference that made me buy the non run flats. Although I did by a small compressor for those times that a nail is in the tire.
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That's exactly what you said, which was that you went from 7 year old runflats to brand new non-runflats and didn't notice any difference in ride or noise. You've said it twice now, so how can you say "Not what I said"? Still 