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Old Jul 4, 2012 | 04:45 AM
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Just an inquiry about tires, again. I read several of the archives regarding tire choices, specifically, run-flat vs "standard" tires. I need to know if I've lost my mind. I replaced my run flats with "standard" tires and I've noticed a significant decrease in "cabin" noise at highway speeds. Also, imperfections in the road appear to be less jarring! Has everyone else noticed a huge difference? A few said their car was a different "animal" but not sure what they meant. Thanks.
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You haven't lost your mind, and your observations are correct.
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
You haven't lost your mind, and your observations are correct.


A different animal... Just what you noticed and the handling/performance is probably a lot better too.

I know this has been said a lot on this forum, but almost any tire beats the stock Goodyear runflats. I will never buy a set of the Goodyear runflats.
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BUT wait till you experience a flat in no mans land !
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BUT....wait till you experience a flat in no mans land !



That's why, despite the ride/handling advantages, my car still has RFs on it, although they're Michelins...
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