R56 R98 with run flats changed to regular, ride quality difference?
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Run Flat tires changed to regular, ride quality difference improve?
I recently picked up an r56 and discovered they have run flats. I was wondering if i changed it out would i feel a difference in ride quality?
At the moment my lady and I thinks its a bit harsh than some of the other minis i tested. The other mini's had 16" wheels.
The r56 i bought has the r98 webspoke 17" wheels with bridgestone runflats on it.
If i switched to regular performance tires would it ride softer?
At the moment my lady and I thinks its a bit harsh than some of the other minis i tested. The other mini's had 16" wheels.
The r56 i bought has the r98 webspoke 17" wheels with bridgestone runflats on it.
If i switched to regular performance tires would it ride softer?
Last edited by WhiteSilverMCS; 09-19-2014 at 02:59 PM.
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Thank you, my car has 12k miles and looks like a pretty good amount of treads left
It was a certified preowned. Love the car but from test driving a few I remember the 16"s were softer vividly.
Anyone have suggestions for a good tire?
It's also 205/45/17
I am able to increase it to 215/45/17 right?
It was a certified preowned. Love the car but from test driving a few I remember the 16"s were softer vividly.
Anyone have suggestions for a good tire?
It's also 205/45/17
I am able to increase it to 215/45/17 right?
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I ditched my run flats right about 30k for some Michelin Pilot Sport AS/3's. Couldn't be happier with the ride quality and handling. Did pick up a goo-n-pump set for the boot just in case, and made sure my road side assistance was active on the ol' insurance. There are a lot of great tires out there, and a lot of helpful people here to help sort out the choices.
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Ditto to all of the above. When my Continental run-flats were worn out, I replaced them with Kumho Ecstas, and the difference was quite noticeable. You may lose the razor-sharp response in the steering, but overall they're much better for everyday driving.
You may know that if you actually have to drive on a "flat" run-flat, you're required to replace it. So they're something of a mixed blessing - they're mainly intended to get you to a garage, and that's it... they're dead :-( Just my opinion, but you pay a lot for that convenience, both in price and driveability.
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You may know that if you actually have to drive on a "flat" run-flat, you're required to replace it. So they're something of a mixed blessing - they're mainly intended to get you to a garage, and that's it... they're dead :-( Just my opinion, but you pay a lot for that convenience, both in price and driveability.
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Thank you, my car has 12k miles and looks like a pretty good amount of treads left
It was a certified preowned. Love the car but from test driving a few I remember the 16"s were softer vividly.
Anyone have suggestions for a good tire?
It's also 205/45/17
I am able to increase it to 215/45/17 right?
It was a certified preowned. Love the car but from test driving a few I remember the 16"s were softer vividly.
Anyone have suggestions for a good tire?
It's also 205/45/17
I am able to increase it to 215/45/17 right?
After ditching those Pirelli runflats for the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires it felt like I had just upgraded to wider wheels with a wider tire, what a difference! I thought I would lose that go-cart like cornering do to the softer sidewalls, I was wrong and was rewarded with excellent traction. I feel glued to the road.
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I have an 08 MCS and I just swapped out my stock RF tires (205/40-17) and installed the Bridgestone Drivegaurds in 215/45-17. The ride is much better and handling didn't suffer, I still have a run flat tire and it didn't break the bank. Also get a mileage warranty, best of both worlds. Bridgestone is also giving a 70 rebate and another 70 if you open a Firestone credit card. So that's 140 bucks back in my pocket and I don't have to worry about getting a flat and have to get it towed to repair a tire.
These may not be the best for a track day, but I don't track it anyway.
I work for Firestone in south Florida and if I can help you out, drop me a line.
These may not be the best for a track day, but I don't track it anyway.
I work for Firestone in south Florida and if I can help you out, drop me a line.
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I also changed over to Michelin A/S 3s and what a difference! Some of the rattles that had been driving me nuts just disappeared, and the ride is so much better. No loss in handling either. I also got a tire warrantee that covers tire damage if I get a flat and drive on the tire and damage the sidewall etc. It was only about $10 per tire.
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You will also need to consider where you live. You probably noticed that some people have suggested all season tires while others have suggested summer tires. If you want to reply back with the region that you live and your driving needs, you will likely get a more applicable recommendation.
Have fun,
Mike
Have fun,
Mike
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Is it worth buying the $1250 tire protection plan for my run flats (just got a 2014 mini-countryman s. I figure the tires cost $350 each -- so I would have to puncture/ruin four of them in 5 years to make it pay out. Doesn't seem to make sense....have never done that with any of my cars ... 1 or 2 in five years but never 4.
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Is it worth buying the $1250 tire protection plan for my run flats (just got a 2014 mini-countryman s. I figure the tires cost $350 each -- so I would have to puncture/ruin four of them in 5 years to make it pay out. Doesn't seem to make sense....have never done that with any of my cars ... 1 or 2 in five years but never 4.
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