Anyone running Extended Mobility (Run Flat) tires?
11-19-2018, 09:29 AM
#16
Geese, you guys are tough. I had a feeling I'd get this kind of response. Everything that has been said I know. I really don't need anyone else to tell me why not to do it, but if someone has actually installed a set, I'd like to talk to them.
P.S. These things are far better today then they were when they first came out.
P.S. These things are far better today then they were when they first came out.
Dunlap does make runflats in max performance. The sideway stiffness is partly due to runflat and partly because its a dunlop.... They are bad tires. Your SL probably has Conti or Mich which are much better and not max performance summer tires either.
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11-19-2018, 09:37 AM
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It's a moot point. There no such thing as a run-flat tire in 295/30/20 or 305/30/20. And if these's no rear tires in that size, there will never be a matching front tire in the prope size.
11-19-2018, 09:42 AM
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If you didn't, how would you know otherwise?
11-19-2018, 11:08 AM
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That's because MB tunes the suspension for a softer ride because the sidewalls are so stiff on the run flats. If you put standard tires on your MB the ride would be too soft.
11-19-2018, 01:01 PM
#20
When I thought I was getting a c43 I followed the mb c43 forum for almost a year. The consensus there was run flats were crap and almost everyone changed them to non runflats. RF tires are heavy noisy and expensive. Most shops won’t repair them if punctured and they are definitely ruined if you actually run with them flat. Note also you can’t drive at speed if they are flat and the run flat distance is limited.
A much better idea is to invest in a towing insurence policy
A much better idea is to invest in a towing insurence policy
11-19-2018, 02:55 PM
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There are those who believe in them, and those that don't.
From my experience on my X5, 275/20 front, 315/20 back.
They were twice as expensive as a conti, and 7and8 pounds heavier per corner.
Really? A flat tire is a flat tire. 50 miles of travel distance? 50 miles to where.
The Esso does not carry a 20" tire? I'm still screwed.
From my experience on my X5, 275/20 front, 315/20 back.
They were twice as expensive as a conti, and 7and8 pounds heavier per corner.
Really? A flat tire is a flat tire. 50 miles of travel distance? 50 miles to where.
The Esso does not carry a 20" tire? I'm still screwed.
11-19-2018, 08:17 PM
#24
Geese, you guys are tough. I had a feeling I'd get this kind of response. Everything that has been said I know. I really don't need anyone else to tell me why not to do it, but if someone has actually installed a set, I'd like to talk to them.
P.S. These things are far better today then they were when they first came out.
P.S. These things are far better today then they were when they first came out.
11-20-2018, 09:16 AM
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>>If you're the kind of guy who enjoys wearing a condom during sex - then by all means get runflats for your Porsche.<<
This must have taken a lot of thought and energy. Gotta’ love RL.
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This must have taken a lot of thought and energy. Gotta’ love RL.
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