Run-flat vs. non-run-flat
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11-12-2003, 10:28 AM
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So it sounds like a lot of people are switching to non-run-flat tires. I'm just wondering whether you do anything about a spare tire. If not, do you just plan to call roadside assistance for a tow if you get a flat?
Also, I'm getting the 17" with all-season run-flats. Are these going to be decent winter tires (Baltimore, MD, USA), or will I need to put some snow tires on? If so, can I get decent run-flat snow tires, or will I need to get traditional tires?
Cheers,
Fenian.
PS Anybody put SSR Competition rims on an MCS yet? I have them on the Audi S4 I'm selling and they're absolutely beautiful and extremely light.
Also, I'm getting the 17" with all-season run-flats. Are these going to be decent winter tires (Baltimore, MD, USA), or will I need to put some snow tires on? If so, can I get decent run-flat snow tires, or will I need to get traditional tires?
Cheers,
Fenian.
PS Anybody put SSR Competition rims on an MCS yet? I have them on the Audi S4 I'm selling and they're absolutely beautiful and extremely light.
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11-12-2003, 10:45 AM
im currently on my non run-flat 205/50/16's and carry a fix-a-flat can.
I don't think it will be able to inflate low profile tires like 205/45 or 215/45, so
im going to call on road-side assistance if my summer tires pop beyond
repair.
Otherwise, im going to carry my cigarette lighter air pump.
For long road trips, i'll take my other car.
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I don't think it will be able to inflate low profile tires like 205/45 or 215/45, so
im going to call on road-side assistance if my summer tires pop beyond
repair.
Otherwise, im going to carry my cigarette lighter air pump.
For long road trips, i'll take my other car.
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03 Cooper-S IndiBlue/Blk: #1 #2 #3, Leather w/ antherasite int, Factory aero kit, R90 w/ SP9000, Alpine 6CD MP3 changer, Autoclearguard, Laminx amber fog cover. Winter: SpeedEdition TK5 16x7 with Pirelli P6FS 205/50 // Modded 02WRX //Modded 01 G20.
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11-13-2003, 03:44 AM
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11-13-2003, 07:35 AM
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>>Heh, I'd love to, but they're 18" and 5-lugs. I'm pretty sure that wouldn't work.
Sell them on
audiworld.com
Then call me for Comps!
Alex
Sell them on
audiworld.com
Then call me for Comps!
Alex
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11-13-2003, 08:50 AM
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>>>>Heh, I'd love to, but they're 18" and 5-lugs. I'm pretty sure that wouldn't work.
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>>Sell them on
>>audiworld.com
>>
>>Then call me for Comps!
>>
>>Alex
I'm hoping to sell them, but I hope I can find someplace local to do it. Shipping 4 rims/tires sounds like a big pain. As for new ones, I don't think I can afford it any time soon. If I do manage to sell the old ones, the money'll probably go to other mods to the MCS before rims/tires. Sorry. When I can afford expensive new rims, though, I'll almost certainly call you.
>>
>>Sell them on
>>audiworld.com
>>
>>Then call me for Comps!
>>
>>Alex
I'm hoping to sell them, but I hope I can find someplace local to do it. Shipping 4 rims/tires sounds like a big pain. As for new ones, I don't think I can afford it any time soon. If I do manage to sell the old ones, the money'll probably go to other mods to the MCS before rims/tires. Sorry. When I can afford expensive new rims, though, I'll almost certainly call you.
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