I have been running on the Dunlop runflats since I purchased the car in 2007. I really like the concept of the run flats, and don't mind the slightly harsher ride.

Instead of buying more Dunlops, I am looking at ContiSportContact 3 SSR. Any have feedback on these?

 

I'm running them on my car right now, and they're good. They seem to be a good compromise between sportiness, comfort and affordability. I find them quiet and comfortable. Actually, coming from the runflats, they'll seem luxurious!

 

I just took off a set that came on the car from the factory. They are probably the quietest of any R/F that you can buy, but I switched to Continential DWS and the ride and noise are greatly improved. I'll never go back to R/F's again. I just carry a small compressor and some tire plugs if I get a flat.

 

I went to townfair tire here in MA, and the manager of the store would not allow me to buy the DWS for my daughter's Mercedes, unless I signed an agreement that their test drive policy is not available for those tires. He mentioned that before they started doing that, over 50% of all the DWS they sold, came back. Something about road noise and vibration. So I bought some
Potenza RE970AS Pole Positions. Totally changed the ride of the car.

 

So, who here wants to claim knowing the quietest, newest run flats available for our MINIs? 17"...

 

Alex @ tirerack.com

 

I hadn't heard of any issues with the DWS's. I have only 1,000 miles on mine but I really like them and I can't believe how much quieter the car is now. No roar on rough pavement and you hardly notice tar strips and train tracks. Potenza RE970's were my second choice, but I liked the tread design of the DWS's better.