Runflat to conventional tires?
#26
I just put on Goodyear Eagle F1's and the ride is so much better. I haven't even broken them in yet, and it was raining, so I only tested traction a bit. As good or better the the ContiproContact Runflats, and cheaper.
Maybe once they fix all the winter potholes I'll get some lighter rims next.
Maybe once they fix all the winter potholes I'll get some lighter rims next.
#27
sounds like someone saw the runflat commercial. something like that happened in the commercial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcd__BpkopA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lcd__BpkopA
What about this commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUFCv...eature=related
#28
AAA? What a joke. Better off carrying your own tools and a cell phone. I dropped them like a hot rock when my son left his lights on and the "technician" they sent arrived with a portable 12 volt compressor/charger and was unable to open the hood. She suggested a tow to the nearest AAA garage...for a jump! I drove out myself in my pickup with cables and a basic set of tools and had him on the road in 10 minutes. Save your money and get towing service on your insurance.
#33
#34
Switched to non-RFs
Dunlop Run Flats came on the MINI...lasted about 30k (ran them down to slicks). Replaced them with a set of Bridgestone Potenza G 019 Grids (195/65-16). The ride is a bit more refined (quieter and smoother); MINI still handles like it's on rails. Have justa Cooper and a limited use spare tire, so no worries if I get a flat.
#35
I have a 2006 convertible that came with the run-flats and they went 60,000 miles before i had to replace them. Plus they really do add to the gocart feel. So when they wore out, i replaced with dunlop run-flats. They cost a lot, but if I get another 60,000 out of them it will be very much worth it.
#36
Speaking of roadside assistance...
If you ride a motorcycle, another option is to the join the American Motorcyclist Association (http://www.ama-cycle.org/), which includes roadside assistance for all your vehicles with membership for less than AAA!
#37
You might have been unlucky and gotten some of the older tires from the dealer instead of the newer tires.
#38
I think the reason for the huge difference in tread life is due to complaints from customers.. In response to these complaints MINI now mounts runflat tires with much higher treadwear numbers, someplace between 400 and 600, significantly higher than the older runflats that only had a 280 rating.
You might have been unlucky and gotten some of the older tires from the dealer instead of the newer tires.
You might have been unlucky and gotten some of the older tires from the dealer instead of the newer tires.
Also, many are glad to have their factory runflats wear out so they can justify switching to non-runflats.
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