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Recommended tires that fit on the 'Run Flat' Rims

Old Jun 17, 2003 | 08:27 AM
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Suggestions of tires that will replace my Perrelies on the 'Run Flat' rims..thanks :smile:
 
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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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See this link for all the tires I have available. I wouyld do 215/45/17 or 205/45/17. There is much positive feedback on Bridgestone S-03, and Yokohama AVS ES100 for use on OE s lites.

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Old Jun 17, 2003 | 05:13 PM
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I just got the Yoko es100 215/45/17 on my s-lights...i wanted the Goodyears f1 but there on backorder.The Yoko's are cheap! the ride is much better,not as much tramming,and they stick like glue .i allso just started autoxing and could not beleave how much better the Yoko's are. i wish i had done this sooner!

 
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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Alex - I'm at the point where I have to get new tires (the Perilli's are polished). What can of milage can I expect out of the Yoko ES 100?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 09:36 AM
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20-25k on well rotated street duty. Ofcourse the more aggresivly they are driven ,or the less they are rotated, the less they will last.

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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 10:01 AM
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Alex - this is my daily driver (about 100 miles per day) thus the reason that I have over 30,000 miles on my year old car.
Is there any way that I can "have it all"? Good handling, nice ride and good milage?
Putting $500.00 to $900.00 a year into tires can take a big bite out of the budget.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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The balance is milage vs handeling chartersitics. Unfortunatly on this topic, you can't have both. The closest balance would be RE 950 And it has a cool tread pattern to boot.
Use H rated for comfort, and W rated for best handeling. 45k prorated treadwear warranty, and Unity AQII !

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