Best Run-Flats?
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From: El Cajon (San Diego) California
Re: Best Run-Flats? (BurkeSS)
I don't know which is "best" but a lot of us went with the Firestones. They are quieter with better traction than to stock GY's.
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Burning Brakes
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From: DFW tx
Re: Best Run-Flats?
I am also going to be needing new tires soon and would like to go with run flats. I have heard good things about the firestones, except that they are narrower than stock.
Michelin and Yokohama also make run flats, but have not heard much about them. Anyone have them?
Michelin and Yokohama also make run flats, but have not heard much about them. Anyone have them?
Melting Slicks
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From: Portland OR
Re: Best Run-Flats? (Jeff Jeff)
I am also going to be needing new tires soon and would like to go with run flats. I have heard good things about the firestones, except that they are narrower than stock.
Michelin and Yokohama also make run flats, but have not heard much about them. Anyone have them?
Michelin and Yokohama also make run flats, but have not heard much about them. Anyone have them?
Melting Slicks
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From: Liberty Hill Texas
Re: Best Run-Flats? (XTrooper)
Is this true? Tire Rack's Specs show that the tread width of the Firestones versus Goodyear is substantial
They show Sectional width to be almost the same (Fronts both 9.6) & (Rear 10.8GY to 10.9F) but when
you look @ tread width it is substantial (Fronts 9.2GY to 7.4F that's -1.8") & (Rear 10.3GY to 8.6F that's
-1.7") so WOW! Somone who has Firestones needs to measure tread width and if this is true just the tread
surface difference in contact with the pavement could mean the reduction in noise. I tried to look @
Firestones site for specs but it is so engrossed in lawyers and lawsuits that the specifications page doesn't
work anymore. I'm going to post this in Tech Performance if no one replies. Thanks.
They show Sectional width to be almost the same (Fronts both 9.6) & (Rear 10.8GY to 10.9F) but when
you look @ tread width it is substantial (Fronts 9.2GY to 7.4F that's -1.8") & (Rear 10.3GY to 8.6F that's
-1.7") so WOW! Somone who has Firestones needs to measure tread width and if this is true just the tread
surface difference in contact with the pavement could mean the reduction in noise. I tried to look @
Firestones site for specs but it is so engrossed in lawyers and lawsuits that the specifications page doesn't
work anymore. I'm going to post this in Tech Performance if no one replies. Thanks.
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Re: Best Run-Flats? (Jim Dawes)
Is this true? Tire Rack's Specs show that the tread width of the Firestones versus Goodyear is substantial
They show Sectional width to be almost the same (Fronts both 9.6) & (Rear 10.8GY to 10.9F) but when
you look @ tread width it is substantial (Fronts 9.2GY to 7.4F that's -1.8") & (Rear 10.3GY to 8.6F that's
-1.7") so WOW! Somone who has Firestones needs to measure tread width and if this is true just the tread
surface difference in contact with the pavement could mean the reduction in noise. I tried to look @
Firestones site for specs but it is so engrossed in lawyers and lawsuits that the specifications page doesn't
work anymore. I'm going to post this in Tech Performance if no one replies. Thanks.
They show Sectional width to be almost the same (Fronts both 9.6) & (Rear 10.8GY to 10.9F) but when
you look @ tread width it is substantial (Fronts 9.2GY to 7.4F that's -1.8") & (Rear 10.3GY to 8.6F that's
-1.7") so WOW! Somone who has Firestones needs to measure tread width and if this is true just the tread
surface difference in contact with the pavement could mean the reduction in noise. I tried to look @
Firestones site for specs but it is so engrossed in lawyers and lawsuits that the specifications page doesn't
work anymore. I'm going to post this in Tech Performance if no one replies. Thanks.
I'm sure that someone can explain the pros/cons of having a squared shoulder or a rounded shoulder on your tires.
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Racer
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From: Temecula, California USA
Re: Best Run-Flats? (BurkeSS)
Can you spell Y O K O H A M A ????
I LOVE them and they handle like rails
Got mine from LUKE at Tire rack .
Have 20000 miles and they are hardly worn
BUT they are now REALLY starting to feel like
GLUE ...would NEVER buy anything else . :D :smash: :yesnod:
I LOVE them and they handle like rails
Got mine from LUKE at Tire rack .
Have 20000 miles and they are hardly worn
BUT they are now REALLY starting to feel like
GLUE ...would NEVER buy anything else . :D :smash: :yesnod:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Glendora CA
Re: Best Run-Flats? (BurkeSS)
I just put on a set of Yokohama AVS. Wow, what a great tire. Quite and handles great! Had the Mich pilot sports but do way too much commuting not to have run flats.