Wronglane

While the car was in for service last week,the service manager called and said I was due for tires soon,which is true.He gave me what I think were pretty good prices,but, Iwant to check here first.

For standard tires in Dunlop,the price for all four with alignment was $700.00.

Runflats in Bridgestone with alignment was $1200.

I told him I will change tires in spring,but,I am not sure if I should change to runflats.I remember reading that the ride was rougher.For the guys with runflats,what do you think?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i had sc430 with runflats on the 18s. the ride was far worse compared to later when i had coilovers, lowered and 20s with non-runflat tires

runflat tires are really hard rubber, ride really suffer. but at the same time if you do normal tires, you just have to worry about spare if you get a flat.

to me, that's why i have aaa and roadside services

Revenge Motorsports

Do you want to stop and change a flat or keep driving?

ecount00

Do you want a stiff ride all the time so you can keep driving on the off chance you get a flat? It was a happy day for me when it was time to replace the runflats that came on the car.

kyang91

iTrader: (5)

I would say change out the run flats......

jtrue28

I've got the stock run flats on my AWD's 17" wheels. To be honest this is the first luxury car that I've owned. In comparison to my previous cars, the ride on this car is unbelievable...and that's with run flats. Luckily my car came with a spare (not sure why if it has run flats), so if I decide to go with non run flats...at least I'll have the spare already. There are pros and cons to both types of tires....just go with what you think you'll like.

something else to think about is the roads that you normally drive on....if you have bad roads, you may want to go with softer tires.

steviej

iTrader: (1)

I hated my runfarts. They produced a harsher ride (as they should with a stiffer sidewall). The downside to runflats is if you have to replace one, they are upwards of $300 to $400 to replace. If you get a flat tire and ride on the runflat for a considerable distance, you will most likely have to replace it. Runflats are not easily repaired either. I don't mine changing a tire on the side of the road.

I replaced my OEM runflats with 17" Michelin performance winter tires and 18" Michelin all season radials and both of them give better rides than the runflats.

Just my 2 pennies.

steviej


PS, if you don't have a spare and you dump the runflats, it would be advantageous to put a donut spare in the trunk compartment. That did cost me $250 because my 06 GS didn't come with a spare. Most do now.

passnu2

iTrader: (33)

Yea I didnt think the ride was bad with the Run Flats on my car. I also have the spare but used my OEM for winter rims. I guess its all about the ride that you like. Car rode/drove great for me when I had them on. Its a shame I have 4 basically new run flat 18" tires sitting in my garage with no use for them. Purchase new summer rims and OEM will remain my winter set up.

bigzip

I couldn't wait until my runflats wore out so I could replace them. I went with Michelin Pilot Sport. I did get 35,500 miles out of them and would have gotten more but one of them went bad. I had to buy a donut spare but I am well satisfied with the Michelin's.

Gytis123

iTrader: (11)

Yeah, i have no problems with runflats either.. but it is up to you.

NealM

your car will ride and handle much better with regular tires.

The G Man

Run flats are great if you like a stiffer ride than necassary with no performance gain.

brandonfsu

I have run flats and the ride feels pretty smooth to me, granted normal tires maybe smoother but as comfortable as the ride is now I have no reason to ever change. Like Mike said though, if I get new rims then these will become my winter tires.

Granted I have AAA and know how to change a tire, but
#1 - if I don't have to get out and change it on the side of the road I would prefer not to (especially if I'm in a suit and it is raining or snowing).
#2 - if my wife is the one driving then I would prefer that she doesn't have to stop until she gets home or to where ever she was headed and I can take care of it later.

JHStrange

I stayed with the Bridgestone run flats when it came time to replace for my wife's benefit but I would have preferred to go with other. The Blizzak run flats we use for winter are VERY stiff. They bring out all the creaks and rattles and the dealer has a hard time swapping them out

pjonkheer

LOL!! Well said.