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tires...can you specify them on an order?

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Old 12-31-2003, 12:44 AM
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Just wondering...

Looking to get the best perf. tire for both dry/wet, no snow...

Perhaps the Yoko AVS ES100 vs. Dunlop 9000 DSST vs. Parada Spec-2 vs. Goodyear RS-A vs. Kumho Supra 712 vs. others...?

I would really like to keep the runflats for safety though.

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Old 12-31-2003, 06:34 PM
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when i ordered an MCS in early dec i had the choice between Pirelli "performance" and Dunlop "all season" run flats. you'll probably get a similar choice between 2 different run flats. i don't know the models of the two tires.
 
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Yes, there is an option to choose all-season vs. perf.

However, there are two performance runflats tha are sourced for the 17" option. Read the mini2.com FAQ on tires. The question was: how to specify one of them. One of them has 55% more treadwear and is AA vs. A in the wet, accoring to the specs on tirerack.com.

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Old 01-06-2004, 07:55 AM
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>>One of them has 55% more treadwear

Keep in mind UTQG wear ratings can only be compaied within a brand.

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from the factory = no, you get the run flats, like stated above.

aftermarket = YES! the sky is the limit.
 
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