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Old 01-03-2011, 07:40 PM
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MCS - need new tires-help

I just purchsed new run flats and in 1/2 inch of snow, I slid off the road at less than 10 mph. im trying to return them and don't know what to replace them with. already I have spent 1,200. The 4 Goodyear tires cost around 17,500. I've read many reviews including opinions posted on NAM. Still, I don't know what to do. help
 
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Old 01-03-2011, 08:07 PM
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You got ripped off for $17,500. If you want All Season Tires get Continental DWS for climates that see snow. If you want a dedicated snow tire get Bridgestone Blizzak. Call Alex at Tirerack, thetirerack.com, for any other ideas.
 
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If you are driving in the snow you need 4 snow tires. Buy a set on rims & keep the runflats for the non-snow season.

Check the link below...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-tirerack.html
 
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Originally Posted by hnewade
I just purchsed new run flats and in 1/2 inch of snow, I slid off the road at less than 10 mph. im trying to return them and don't know what to replace them with. already I have spent 1,200. The 4 Goodyear tires cost around 17,500. I've read many reviews including opinions posted on NAM. Still, I don't know what to do. help
I've got a set of 4 all season runflats on MINI X-Lite rims I'll let go for...say..12,500.

I might even deliver if you have cash.

...Les
 
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You guys drive a hard bargain....
 
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New tires have mold release on them and need several hundred miles to break in before they are not slippery.

See my sig for some great all-season tires.

If you want dedicated snow tires go BridgeStone Blizzaks.

 
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