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WOW!! Ditched the Runflats.

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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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WOW!! Ditched the Runflats.

I know, I know. It's been posted over and over. But I can't believe how nice the ride is.

Took off the Bridgestone Potenza 205/45-17 runflats (which handled very nicely) and replaced them with same size Falken Ziex 912. The difference in "comfort" was evident immediately. We'll see how things feel as they continue to break in.

Thanks to all who have posted the advice to change to non-runflats.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Hey, yeah, I have 912's as well for about 3 weeks now. I am SUPER pleased. I never used runflats for more than about 20 miles. I had the older versions, the 512's, and was really happy with them in the winter. the 912's are 3x as smooth at low and high speeds as well grip even better in dry. In wet, I feel they are the same, which is Excellent.

Japanese made tires for the win :D
 
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by El_Jefe
Japanese made tires for the win
Ummm... babydoc's runflats were Bridgestone (Japanese company).
 
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