I'm trying to decide whether to go for the 17" runflats or stay with the standard 16" runflats on the MC-S I've ordered.

My first impression is 17", but I've got a question. How long do the tires last and what is the replacement costs for the 17"ers.

Miniwanna

 

its more than you want to pay. get which ever wheels you like better and when you get the car buy new tires! which is what i should have done...

 

I wasn't going to get the 17" wheels and tires, wish I had found this board before ordering. Anyway, I have 17 inchers. They are fine, but the 16 inchers would have been lighter and a more comfortable ride. As far as replacement cost, it was pointed out to me when making my decision that run-flats will be expensive regardless of whether they are 16" or 17".

To do it over again I'd get 16" wheels with an all-season performance tire and run with a mini-compressor and a can of fix-a-flat.

 

hmm i sold my brand new 16 inch x lites from my s wtih brand new dunlop sp5000 tires as a full set for 450 bucks

i sold 3 sets of 17 inch s lites brand new wtih tires ranging from the pirellis to the dunlop

the sets ranged from 550 for one, 675 for antoher, and 780 for one.

these are the market prices for perfect shape rims/tires usually :smile:

 

? any more inputs on this/ Has anyone gooten new tires? How much did they cost?

 

Check out the Tire Rack you can find out all the different brands they offer as well as price information.

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