Driving an R57 MCS convertible with 17" rims and the standard runflats. Tired of the harsh ride.

Would appreciate tire recommendations for non-runflats using the same rims or should I purchase a set of 16" rims with runflats?

 

I ditched the run flats and went with 215/45/ZR17 Nitto Neo Gens. A much better ride, great handling, great in the rain and pretty good in the snow too.

 

There are a ton of threads on this topic. The nearly unanimous consensus is to lose the runflats ASAP. Practically any tire you replace them with will give you a huge improvement in handling.

 

BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2

I've bought 4 sets of them over the years (I'm hard on them and they're soft), and they have a really cool tread.

 

I had a set of the KDW's as well. Very good grip in dry, good in wet, and predictable. They do get pretty noisy as they wear, though.

 

I just ordered a set of the Hankook Ventus V12 evo's. reviews looked pretty good for them. got them locally for 99 each in a 215/45/17

 

^^ I went with the Hankook's too. So far, very happy with them!

 

good to hear

 

so all you guys ditched your runflats?
the guy at justtires told me that if i were to ever get a flat tire id be stuck because i couldnt carry a spare
do you guys have a spare, or just take a chance?
i really want to lost the runflats too but not sure

 

I went with the General UHP 215/45/17 today and AAA towing for 100 miles. I figure I can find some place that has a tire in that distance. Also went with TSW lowering springs what a difference in the ride

 

AAA, Fix-a-Flat, small 12v compressor.

 

+1 for Hankooks. I'm on my 3rd set. Two previous sets were Ventus V4 es. Current installation is Evo V12 K110. 205/45/R17s were $95/each at Pep Boys last month.

All Hankooks I have had gripped well and are really quiet, even after wearing down.

I had Yokohama Paradas way back when, and they sounded like Thornburgs after awhile.

 

I also went with these, but the stock size 205/45/17. Great reviews for the money. I paid $94 ea for a set of 4.