Will this hurt my runflats?

Phila · 09-26-2006, 10:06 PM

Hey guys,
I've been reading all the complaints about how easy it is to damage ("cup") these runflats, and I was concerned. My neighbor used to have this gigantic tree whose roots pushed up one of the cement slabs that make up my driveway. So now my driveway has a 2 inch vertical rise in it.
Will driving over this everyday cause the runflats to "cup" or whatever they do?

I'll post pics of the driveway tomorrow if you guys wanna see it.

Zeroday · 09-26-2006, 10:09 PM

No. Cupping comes from extended uneven rubber wear of the tires. It's not a deformation in the rubber itself.

canucklion · 09-26-2006, 10:13 PM

what 0 said

Phila · 09-26-2006, 10:30 PM

ok so its not cupping, but will it damage the run flats in the same way that running over a pot hole does?

NaTuReB0Y · 09-26-2006, 10:31 PM

cut the tree down.....problem solve

canucklion · 09-26-2006, 10:33 PM

dude, it's not like you're speeding into your driveway at 60mph, I'm assuming you slowly roll into your driveway, which would be fine for your tire

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Originally Posted by Phila

ok so its not cupping, but will it damage the run flats in the same way that running over a pot hole does?

Phila · 09-26-2006, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReBOY

cut the tree down.....problem solve

Tree's been cut but it's been a couple years and the driveway still hasnt sunk back into place so i dont think it ever will on its own.

I think Canuck is probably right, thanks for the input.

StewtheBassman · 09-26-2006, 10:42 PM

You can only hope that you can find an excuse to get rid of those tires

gos · 09-26-2006, 10:42 PM

I just went to the shop with cupping at 6400 miles on the OEM bridgestones. Service Manager said he'd probably replace them after doing an alignment check, but I'll find out for sure tomorrow when I pick up my car.

He also said the continental runflats are a lot cheaper and quieter, and don't have the wear issues of the OEM bridgestones. They may be my next set.

Dvd2000g · 09-26-2006, 10:54 PM

Yeah, the continental runflats are good. Just had mine replaced and they are much quieter and feel more smooth...not as choppy of a ride with OEM bridgstones....cheap too! Got all 4 for $700 at Goodyear + labor.

TYW · 09-27-2006, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dvd2000g

Yeah, the continental runflats are good. Just had mine replaced and they are much quieter and feel more smooth...not as choppy of a ride with OEM bridgstones....cheap too! Got all 4 for $700 at Goodyear + labor.

Where in N.J. did you get the Continental RFT's? I'm assuming they are mounted on 162's.

Thanks!

tman · 09-27-2006, 08:45 AM

Whats the model of the Continentals?

txusa03 · 09-27-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

cut the tree down.....problem solve

I wish everything in life was that simple...

txusa03 · 09-27-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Phila

Tree's been cut but it's been a couple years and the driveway still hasnt sunk back into place so i dont think it ever will on its own.

I think Canuck is probably right, thanks for the input.

The tree might not be there but if you do not remove the root, you still have the problem. Roots are not going to shrink (especially one that are big enough to take on concrete). If you want a smooth driveway again, you need to repave your driveway (make neighboor split the bill since it is his/her tree).

BMW320i · 09-27-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

cut the tree down.....problem solve

ummmm, isnt ur nickname nature boy??

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