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17" Runflats (Performance vs All Season)

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Old 10-05-2002, 08:45 AM
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QUESTION: Living in Florida where we get alot of rain (during the rainy season,) should I spec out the all season 17" tires or stick with the performance 17" tires? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. LET'S MOTOR!! :smile: :smile:
 
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Old 10-05-2002, 09:30 AM
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>>QUESTION: Living in Florida where we get alot of rain (during the rainy season,) should I spec out the all season 17" tires or stick with the performance 17" tires? Any comments would be greatly appreciated. LET'S MOTOR!! :smile: :smile:
Take the performance tires.....you'll be glad you did....unless it snows more than usual.
 
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Old 10-07-2002, 11:22 AM
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I would agree, unless you drive into snow, you'll find the performace tires tend to have increased dry and wet traction over all-season selections. Tires are allways a compromise, when you select fewer traits to convey, you get the more exemplary results.

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Old 10-07-2002, 03:58 PM
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THANKS FOR THE REPLY DAN. I'LL STICK (NO PUN INTENDED) WITH THE PERFORMANCE 17" TIRES WHEN I PLACE MY ORDER FOR MY 03 MCS. :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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>>THANKS FOR THE REPLY DAN. I'LL STICK (NO PUN INTENDED) WITH THE PERFORMANCE 17" TIRES WHEN I PLACE MY ORDER FOR MY 03 MCS. :smile: :smile: :smile:
My pleasure! Enjoy!!!
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Old 10-30-2002, 02:05 PM
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Dan:

Would there be a noticeable difference in ride/comfort between the 16" and 17" wheels? Also, my S will come with runflats...can I replace them, when they're worn, with regular radial tires?

Thanks :smile:
 
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Old 10-30-2002, 02:35 PM
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Your S will come with runflats. You can replace them with regular tires but if you have a flat, you need to have some sort of backup. I intend to get a 12 volt compresor and a bottle of slime.

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