Run Flat Tires
12-20-2007, 03:31 PM
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Run Flat Tires
I would be interested to know the opinions of the "Run Flat Tires", you know the ones that get a flat and you can still drive on them.....Just curious (yellow)!
12-21-2007, 10:33 AM
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Bridgestone Turanza EL42 were stock on my '06 325i. The noise, wear, and handling are absolute crap. BMW should replace them with conventional tires before someone files a Class Action suit. But, they do work to get you home. Search Tire Rack for more info. I'am thankful Porsche did not offer them as OE on my GT3.
12-21-2007, 10:16 PM
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I had them on a C5 Corvette and changed them after 5K miles to non-run flat tires. I gladly added fix-a-flat and a tire pump to the trunk. They were harsh riding, loud, and had limited grip. I wouldn't try them again anytime soon on a sports car.
01-24-2008, 11:37 AM
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Opinions certainly vary, but as a general comment Corvette and BMW owners don't like them.
Another thing, don't buy a runflat tire unless you have a tire pressure monitoring system. Otherwise you won't know you are driving on a flat tire until you either try and turn too sharp and debead the tire, or it begins to come apart from being driven on too long.
Another thing, don't buy a runflat tire unless you have a tire pressure monitoring system. Otherwise you won't know you are driving on a flat tire until you either try and turn too sharp and debead the tire, or it begins to come apart from being driven on too long.
