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      05-02-2008, 08:01 AM   #1
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Question Cons of the OEM run flats ???

Why are you guys ditching the run-flats? How do they grip?

I'd like to go with the Toyo T1-R, but don't want to get stuck with a set of the run flats that I can't sell.
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      05-02-2008, 10:13 PM   #2
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I am SURE you will be able to sell them. I will give you $100 each if you hold them for 11 months.
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Ill be running Falken Azenis at the end of the month. Couldnt careless for run flats. I could even give them away. I dont think that Ill be able to sell them for a reasonable price.(especially if I sell them online shipping from canada is expensive)
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Just keep the tire and have them put back on when you sell or trade in your car.
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Hey mtla4 - are the run flats 18's - I may be leasing a 128 or 135 and would be interested in buying the run flats due to the fact that when I return the car back to BMW finance it needs to have the original equipment (run flats)
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NY, have you driven on the OEM 135i SP runflats - the Bridgestone 050A? I ask as I put 30k miles on the ones (225/45ZR17) that came on my '03 Z4. They are good handling tires; R&T pulled better than .90G with them on both cars. Because of the hard ride and price, I replaced the worn out originals with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 rubber, but I can't say the performance was any better.

So you might want to try the Bridgestones out before looking for a replacement.
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Check the price? Better tires cost less...
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Check the price? Better tires cost less...
Yeah, I'm feeling the Toyo T1-R's...
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What about Yokohama S.Drive and Bridgestone RE 760 sport ?
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Hey mtla4 - are the run flats 18's - I may be leasing a 128 or 135 and would be interested in buying the run flats due to the fact that when I return the car back to BMW finance it needs to have the original equipment (run flats)
yes 18s
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