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10-27-2014, 04:13 PM | #1 |
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Bye Bye Run Flats!
Another convert to Michelin PSS's! Wow..feels like I'm driving a new car. The first reaction is the ride is much smoother. Gotta give the tires a little time to get broken in, but so far I'm thrilled with the handling. I read some negative posts about sidewall flex compared to the fun flats, but it's not been an issue for me. I drive "spirited" but I'm not tracking it...
To be fair, the old tires had 19k on them before I ditched them. The last month they were howling....had to keep the tunes up to drown them out. I actually thought they were fine for the first 10k miles or so. But the idea of spending 50% more for new run flats was not something I could seriously consider. I added the BMW mobility kit and a spare tire and feel great about it. The Michelin warranty provides for free flat changing service and towing for up to 150 miles for 3 years. I doubt I will get more than 3 years out of a high performance summer tire... |
10-27-2014, 04:30 PM | #3 |
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I am looking forward to my run-flats wearing out so I can go PSS. I just refuse to blow ~$1000 right this second to replace 90% new fronts (BMW dealer I purchased from put them on) and 50-70% rears.
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10-27-2014, 04:30 PM | #4 |
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It's in the trunk, steel wheel with a 125/80/17 tire, from Bavarian Auto
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10-27-2014, 04:31 PM | #5 |
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10-27-2014, 05:43 PM | #8 |
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Same story here. Hate the run flats but can't afford to throw away good rubber. I only put about 3K miles on my car a year so they'll be with me for a while yet.
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10-27-2014, 07:37 PM | #9 |
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I have the MPSS but have to admit that the OEM run flats with the M3 subframe bushing conversion feels just as good, if not better then just the MPSS alone.
I was going to sell my 9,000 mile old run flats but now plan to keep them and put them back on the car once the MPSS's are done.
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Tires are awesome though. Also - why get a spare tire? Get the slime - $20 and works great from what I hear (I have it and hope it works great if I ever need it) |
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10-28-2014, 08:17 PM | #11 |
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Same here. I only have 7k on the runflats/car so far and I can't wait for them to get worn out. I just can't justify replacing them before they are done. There's plenty of time to buy tires in life
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10-28-2014, 08:34 PM | #12 |
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Because I "hear" that and other temp fixes reportedly work.... while I'm quite certain that my spare "will" work.... Much longer history of successful spare tire usage compared to other approaches...Peace of mind...priceless
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