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« on: May 06, 2006, 05:41:54 AM » |
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As my runflats lose their tread I will be replacing them but would rather not replace all 4 at one time unless that is needed. Anyone every do this, maybe two at a time? What is the best method - runflats in the front only? back only?
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Fuzzy One
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« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2006, 07:15:57 AM » |
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There has been lots of discussion about this on other forums.
Boiled down version is if you just do commuting driving, it is not a big deal. It will change the handling of the car slightly, run a higher than normal pressure in the new tires till you get the second set of matching tires.
I am sure that the autocross guys will chime in soon, and give a better answer. But today is autocross day on the Dragon. :D
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John
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« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2006, 07:52:53 AM » |
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There has been lots of discussion about this on other forums.
You know, I used to go to mini2 and NAM daily before this site happened. I am too lazy to go elsewhere I guess. Thanks for the tips. |
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« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2006, 10:08:55 AM » |
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If you do decide to do this I would leave the RF's on the front at first but I would not recommend doing this for performance reasons. I think that would throw the balance off. I'm a performance driver only though so for street use and every day driving I think you would be ok. I know personnally I would not do that, I'd just "bite the bullet" and change all 4 at once. I'm about to do that with my own car.
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2006, 08:31:07 PM » |
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If you keep them rotated they should wear at the same time and you would be better replacing them at the same time. Don As my runflats lose their tread I will be replacing them but would rather not replace all 4 at one time unless that is needed. Anyone every do this, maybe two at a time? What is the best method - runflats in the front only? back only? |
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John
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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2006, 09:19:02 AM » |
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Well it happened. I got a nail in a tire and there is a slow leak. I just got a call from Frank saying it would be $425, which to me, for a tire is a ton of $$$. I am not really sure what to do. I think Costco could get all 4 done for under $400. I feel bad telling Frank to not do anything after he has helped me out in the past. Any advice?
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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2006, 11:31:04 AM » |
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My rims and tires are still up for sale and are under 400 :D
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« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2006, 04:46:08 PM » |
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If it's not in the side wall, take it to Pep Boys and get it repaired. I had a leak repaired in my MC runflats and it cost $25
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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2006, 05:49:51 PM » |
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That's why you don't go to the dealer for tires...
Don't know which tires you have but for example a Pirelli Eufori runflat for the s-lites is $185 From Tire Rack
Mike at Sports and Imports is a Tire Rack recommended installer - has gotten tires for me overnight and put them on the next day for a standard mounting charge.....
and I had multiple repairs to the run flats while I had them. BUT, go to a good tire shop...the stiff sidewalls of the rf's can be a problem for the inexperienced.
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« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2006, 09:44:15 PM » |
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Call Joe's Tires and ask for Billy. He will try to fix it for you. If he can't he can order a new Parelli runflat for $200.00. Other brands may be cheaper. Not sure which tire you have. That's a lot cheaper than the dealer. Don Well it happened. I got a nail in a tire and there is a slow leak. I just got a call from Frank saying it would be $425, which to me, for a tire is a ton of $$$. I am not really sure what to do. I think Costco could get all 4 done for under $400. I feel bad telling Frank to not do anything after he has helped me out in the past. Any advice? |
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« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2006, 12:02:38 AM » |
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I called joe's today and they said they will have info on runflats for me by monday. I am hoping my wife decides they are more trouble than they are worth since most retailers do not keep them in stock anyway, and lets me put 4 new non-run flats on the car. $500 for 4 ultra-high preformance 205/45/17 tires installed... not a bad price. Joe's customer service was very good too. I think I will be a customer for life. Don, I remember you speaking highly back on the Yahoo board so I searched it for a while today, so thanks for the tip on Joe's from a few months ago.
Anyone going on a drive soon? I no longer work weekends and am itching to go.
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