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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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currently running the stock eagle run flats on my 2004 vert. I see other brands for sale and some are run flat some not. I drive mostly city with only occassional freeway. any comments, pro or con, on any tires(run flat or not) you have experience with would be appreciated. thx
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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Run flats suck...too noisy....no traction.....rough riding.....

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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People complain about how loud Runflats are but my car is so damn loud that I can barely hear them. LOL I run 325-30-19 F1 Supercars and they hook great for me. I have 470+ to the wheels and that says a lot for those tires. LOL
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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I recently ditched the run-craps for Nitto 555(street tire not the drag radial) and I was amazed at the fact that I could have a quiet conversation with a passenger @ 100mph.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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I have Kumho Ecsta MX non-runflats, changed from OEM runflats. What a difference. The MX's have much better grip and are a quieter tire. Better ride quality too.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:11 AM
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just picked up some toyo R888's rear and T1R's for the front heard and read lots of good things about the R888's will know more when I drive it in May
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by JDaniel
People complain about how loud Runflats are but my car is so damn loud that I can barely hear them. LOL I run 325-30-19 F1 Supercars and they hook great for me. I have 470+ to the wheels and that says a lot for those tires. LOL
did you dyno it finally?
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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i just got the nitto invos, love em!
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I put the Sumitomos on, and love them!
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Originally Posted by MYLS6
just picked up some toyo R888's rear and T1R's for the front heard and read lots of good things about the R888's will know more when I drive it in May
Been running T1R's for a year...great tire!
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I will be switching the Nitto NT-05's here soon when I get the car back.
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