Ditched the Runflats: Driving impression
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Ditched the Runflats: Driving impression
After wearing out the set of runflats that came on the car, I finally switched to standard tires and wider wheels (16x7.5). If you are considering doing this , DO IT! I was told that it was one of the best things that I could do, and whoever told me that should get a medal. Unfortunately, getting new tires isn't as exciting as a new exhaust, or so you might think!
I put on the new Kosei K1s with 205/50/16 rubber, and the first block I drove was amazing. It was like running around with steel toe boots on, and then swapping them for a pair of ultralight track shoes. The car felt almost BOUYANT (in a good way). It turns easier at slow speeds, and today I noticed that the omnipresent low level rumble from the run-flats is gone, and on good roads the car is SMOOOTHE!
I've got to get a compact compressor for emergencies, but I am extremely pleased. This has completely change the character of the car... ALMOST as much as the rear swaybar.
Oh, Did I mention improved acceleration? It definitely launches smoother and more eagerly than before.
Pardon the dirty car.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cat=500&page=1
I put on the new Kosei K1s with 205/50/16 rubber, and the first block I drove was amazing. It was like running around with steel toe boots on, and then swapping them for a pair of ultralight track shoes. The car felt almost BOUYANT (in a good way). It turns easier at slow speeds, and today I noticed that the omnipresent low level rumble from the run-flats is gone, and on good roads the car is SMOOOTHE!
I've got to get a compact compressor for emergencies, but I am extremely pleased. This has completely change the character of the car... ALMOST as much as the rear swaybar.
Oh, Did I mention improved acceleration? It definitely launches smoother and more eagerly than before.
Pardon the dirty car.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...cat=500&page=1
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Congrats,
Yes.
This is how Motoring "should be".
What took you so long?
To come to your senses!
The good thing is that you can really appreciate the difference.
The bad thing is "it doesn't take much driving to tell there is a difference".
But since you have jumped over the fence to "greener pastures" just keep driving and don't look back.
Yes.
This is how Motoring "should be".
What took you so long?
To come to your senses!
The good thing is that you can really appreciate the difference.
The bad thing is "it doesn't take much driving to tell there is a difference".
But since you have jumped over the fence to "greener pastures" just keep driving and don't look back.
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I have to agree with your impressions. I recently switched to the Toyo Proxes4 215/45/17 from the eufora runflats and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! The car is so much more pleasurable to drive! It looks like I will be doing a lont-term test tonight - family emergency and I am leaving for San Francisco in an hour.
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