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#62 of 66 Replacing runflats by prema1 Jul 02, 2009 (10:18 am)
Anyone have experience with replacing the runflats with regular tires? Does it add a lot of weight to add the spare? Does the GS have a donut or would I need a full-size spare?   Is the handling negatively impacted? The tech said the suspension settings are designed for RFTs... Replies to this message: addams (Jul 12, 2009 4:04 pm) prema1 (Jul 13, 2009 3:07 pm)
#63 of 66 Re: Replacing runflats [prema1] by addams Jul 12, 2009 (4:04 pm)
Replying to: prema1 (Jul 02, 2009 10:18 am) Is the handling negatively impacted? Tons of better tires to replace those crapy RF's. The tech said the suspension settings are designed for RFTs? That's BS Replies to this message: prema1 (Jul 13, 2009 3:07 pm)
#64 of 66 Re: Replacing runflats [addams] by prema1 Jul 13, 2009 (3:07 pm)
Replying to: addams (Jul 12, 2009 4:04 pm) I ended up buying the Michelin PilotSport PS2s with ZP (runflat). They are awesome. Feel very similar to the non runflat PS2, and offer tremendous grip. The ride is noticeably softer than the Bridgestones and quieter over bumps.
#65 of 66 o3 GS300 steering problems by grim_714 Aug 31, 2009 (9:33 pm)
I have an 03 GS300 that i purchased used with clean carfax 2 years ago. 60,000miles. When I drive on the highway around 70+mph I get a lot of vibration from front suspension and the car wants to pull left or right really bad. There is a lot of play in the steering at those speeds and feels really unstable. All the tires are new and just got an allinment. Im scared to drive my 2yr old son in the car because it feels so unsafe. Can anyone help me solve this problem. No money for dealer to look at. please help.
#66 of 66 Run flat tires '07 GS350 AWD by whycuscreek70 Sep 22, 2009 (8:21 am)
I live in an area that gets snow and ice quite often and being in Central Oregon most of the tire dealers don't have equipment to service run flat tires or they don't have any run flat replacement tires. I elected to have the dealer install non run-flat tires before I picked up my new car. They installed Dunlop (which I think are about the cheapest tires they could find) and installed them. The ride and noise was really bad so I purchased Hankook studless snow tires and have about 20K on them and they're quiet handle well and I don't have to change out to studded tires in the winter. They handle well in snow and ice. I've put Michelin Xice on our Honda Pilot and have been happy with them as well. They tell me they wear out more rapidly than an all season but I don't mind as I like the ride and no noise and save at least $100 a year in changeout costs. So far I like them. I installed Yokahama on my honda pilot studless ice tires and they lasted 3 years with no issues as well. I don't like waiting in line for hours for the tire companys to change out from summer to winter tires. Just my $.02

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