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Replying to: shipo (Dec 14, 2005 10:21 am) Hi Shipo, I think that the more relevant comparison would be (a) the cost of the same set of Bridgestones in non-RFT as compared to $1,106 for a set of RFTs, and (2) the cost of the same set of Kumbos in RFT as compared to $478 for non-RFTs. Only then will we see the real difference in cost between RFTs and non-RFTs. In my case, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the price difference was only $52 for a set of winter tires. Best regards, David D |
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Replying to: davidd3 (Dec 14, 2005 11:02 am) 
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Replying to: davidd3 (Dec 14, 2005 11:02 am)  Fortunately the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires are in fact available in both versions, the RunFlat type costing the previously posted $1,106 and the GetsFlat type coming in $252 cheaper at $854. Given that the only performance Bridgestone tires that I've consistently heard rave reviews on are the Potenza S-03 Pole Position, I'd be more inclinded to use them at $920 per set (still nearly $200 cheaper than the reportedly less capable RE050As). The reason that I included the Kumhos in my previous post is that I have heard anecdotal evidence that suggests that even though they are less expensive, they are at least as capable as the RE050As. Go figure. Best Regards, Shipo P.S. Hey Pat, glad you liked the "GetsFlat" reference.
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Replying to: pat (Dec 14, 2005 11:06 am) |
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Replying to: shipo (Dec 14, 2005 11:16 am) Here's what we have so far for direct comparables. 1. Dunlap Winter Sport M3. For a set of tires, RFTs cost $52 more than GFTs. A rather nominal premium for RFTs. 2. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A. For a set of tires, RFTs cost $252 more than GFTs. A substantial price difference indeed. RFT = Run Flat Tire GFT = Gets Flat Tire (thanks for coining a wonderful new acronym!) |
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Replying to: davidd3 (Dec 14, 2005 12:29 pm)
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Replying to: ckm1515 (Dec 14, 2005 2:53 am)
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Replying to: davidd3 (Dec 14, 2005 12:29 pm) If true, that's a significant factor, at least to me. Not only do they cost more in the first place & weigh more (unsprung weight), but they're disposable as opposed to repairable.
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Dec 14, 2005 1:42 pm) Spoke to an "expert" about this at Discount Tire. He assured me the RF's are fixable with the same caveats as non-RF's. Whether the sidewall or close to sidewall is where the tire was damaged is the determining factor.. |
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