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#21 of 35 Re: Forced to buy run flats [heatmiser] by bbatts Sep 30, 2008 (6:34 am)
Replying to: heatmiser (Dec 22, 2006 5:15 am) Lots of people indicate great satisfaction and greatly improved ride with Goodyear F1/D3 as well as Michelin Pilot A/S Plus. I am in the process of replacing my Dunlop run flat tires and installing Michelin's from either Costco or Discount Tire with their lifetime balance and rotation. Replies to this message: heatmiser (Sep 30, 2008 6:44 am) duval1 (Apr 10, 2009 5:42 am)
#22 of 35 Re: Forced to buy run flats [bbatts] by heatmiser Sep 30, 2008 (6:44 am)
Replying to: bbatts (Sep 30, 2008 6:34 am) I got the Michelins about a year ago and love them. I also got slightly wider tires on the back, and it really helps hug the road. Enjoy. Replies to this message: duval1 (Apr 10, 2009 5:42 am)
#23 of 35 Trying to understand how much safer are runflats? by lucywest Oct 19, 2008 (2:09 pm)
OK, so I hate the ride on the runflats but I'm afraid to replace them because I've been told (by friends who should know, but still ...) that if I have a blowout on non-runflats with the low profile that the car demands, I'll probably lose control of the car. In other words, I'm not so worried about breaking down somewhere - I have a AAA membership (and could tow the car for the extra money I pay for runflats), but don't want to have a higher risk of tire-related accidents. Does anyone understand the relative safety/risk with regards to a blowout? Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Replies to this message: graceanders (May 26, 2009 6:23 am)
#24 of 35 Lexus Custom 18 " wheels 4 sc430 by poppajoe Oct 21, 2008 (11:44 am)
recently purchased a GS460 couldn't use my sc430 rims b/c of front brake pads much larger.also hv Lexus spare !!!!.Chrome wheels in prestine cond..no marks ,.wud like local sale live on West Coast of Fl. sake_joeyahoo.com
#25 of 35 by bbatts Oct 21, 2008 (8:32 pm)
I'm switching from my Dunflops to either Michelin Pilot AS or Bridgestone 960 AS. Tire Rack rates the 960 higher in nearly every category, particularly ride. 960s are also about $50 bucks less per tire so I think I will give them a try from Discount Tire with new custom wheels. Replies to this message: bbatts (Sep 02, 2009 3:11 pm)
#26 of 35 Re: Forced to buy run flats [shyork] by eliotj Oct 30, 2008 (11:39 am)
Replying to: shyork (Jun 14, 2007 12:16 pm) Can you tell me what brand and rim you use for the mini spare? Are there any other parts needed? Thank You!
#28 of 35 have one new Potenza want to buy 3 different tires by lauvicrya Mar 30, 2009 (3:27 pm)
My SC430 has 1 new Bridgestone Potenza RE040 RFT; replaced last week. Want to replace other 3 with Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval RFT. Anyone have a thought on how this will work out?
#29 of 35 Re: Forced to buy run flats [heatmiser] by duval1 Apr 10, 2009 (5:42 am)
Replying to: heatmiser (Sep 30, 2008 6:44 am) Just replaced my Michelin sport A/S with Goodyear GT from discount tire. Love the ride and handling and a lot cheaper than the Michelins. Excellent reviews on Tirerack.
#30 of 35 Run Flats or Regular by oldersc430 May 07, 2009 (10:57 am)
My dealer says I have to get new tires immediately or risk death to self and family. The tread (original Bridgestone Potenza, 245/40ZR18) still looks pretty good and an independent mechanic said 2-3K more miles if not at speeds. I have 35,000 miles on these tires. My ride is as tough as it has ever been and it is super noisy. I want to switch to regulars. But then there's the Kit business ($1400 quote from my dealer). So, I'm with the others who are buying their own donut. What size? Also, in the $250 -$300 range - what's a good reg tire for handling (no snow) and noise?

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