Rank these wheel/tire combos regarding comfort

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Feb 10, 2008 | 02:31 PM

Augie05

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Rank these wheel/tire combos regarding comfort

I currently have option A below. I am interested in hear how option A might compare to the others regarding COMFORT.

Please rank the below for COMFORT.... if you have actual real life experience then let me know.

A) OEM 195/55/16 Goodyear run flats
B) 205/50/16 non-run flat EXTREME performance summer tires
C) 205/45/17 non-run flat EXTREME performance summer tires

For B and C, I am looking at both the Dunlop F1 and Bridgestone RE-01R tires.

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Feb 10, 2008 | 04:23 PM

snid

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B is going to be the most comfortable.

A and C might be close... but I'd guess C would be in the middle, and A least comfortable.

Feb 10, 2008 | 05:54 PM

Crashton

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I'm with snid. B by a long shot.

Feb 10, 2008 | 05:58 PM

tdm156

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We have option A on our 06 and option B on your list looks like the best choice for replacement. I will probably be dumping the RF's later this year after I get a few more miles out of them

Feb 10, 2008 | 06:03 PM

AstroBlackS

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Yup. B would be the most comfortable. With C in 2nd and A in last.

Feb 10, 2008 | 06:21 PM

minihune

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You might contact Alex@tirerack.com and ask about this.

I think it's possible that C would be most comfortable even though it is a 45 series tire.

Bridgestone RE-01R is comfortable.