If run flats were the same price... what would you do?

itoumusashi · 05-19-2014, 10:12 AM

Hi,

Got a quote from a local shop and the quote for a set of Bridgestone S001 run flats and Michelin Super Sports cost about the same.

What would you do?

WRichieX · 05-19-2014, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itoumusashi

Hi,

Got a quote from a local shop and the quote for a set of Bridgestone S001 run flats and Michelin Super Sports cost about the same.

What would you do?

michelin. I just don't like the harsh ride.

KMEninety335 · 05-19-2014, 11:37 AM

I wouldn't pick run flats even if they cost less. I just don't like the ride. PSS are great

Nitrous Garage · 05-19-2014, 11:58 AM

Michelin Non RFT tires for sure

VMRWheels · 05-19-2014, 04:58 PM

Michelin Pilot Super Sports for sure.

Meeni · 05-20-2014, 09:10 AM

Michelin PSS trumps the competition.

Clammy · 05-20-2014, 02:09 PM

Another vote for the PSS. Winner, hands down, over runflats at any price.

Cheers!

justpete · 05-20-2014, 08:20 PM

Just throwing it out there - Pirelli P-Zero runflats. They weigh the same as non-RFTs and don't really ride like a runflat. On the track they'll hold 1.2g lateral and manage better than 0.9g braking. This was with 225/40R18 and 255/35R18 at 30 and 37psi cold, respectively. Checked with a tire marker across tread and sidewall. Run tested at MSR Cresson, TX on last weekend in April. Car dynos at about 197rwhp (DynoDynamic) and track run was the 1.7CCW. Seems like pretty good performance for a runflat to me, ymmv of course. Just my two cents...

DF · 05-20-2014, 08:28 PM

I got rid of my run flats for the Michelines.

driverman · 05-20-2014, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clammy

Another vote for the PSS. Winner, hands down, over runflats at any price.

+1

Vreimann · 05-21-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DF

I got rid of my run flats for the Michelins.

+1

accel · 05-24-2014, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itoumusashi

Hi,

Got a quote from a local shop and the quote for a set of Bridgestone S001 run flats and Michelin Super Sports cost about the same.

What would you do?

Shop some other place.

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-24-2014, 01:08 PM

I don't know... I think I might actually consider run flats at this time.

I've had some pretty bad luck with my rubbers lately- the only thing stopping me is they don't make a runflat in 19 inch low profile yet, and they probably never will.

Clammy · 05-24-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I don't know... I think I might actually consider run flats at this time.

I've had some pretty bad luck with my rubbers lately- the only thing stopping me is they don't make a runflat in 19 inch low profile yet, and they probably never will.

If your bad luck is potholes blowing out sidewalls (had 2 within the past year myself - 1 225/40ZR18 PSS, and 1 225/45R17 Hakkapeliitta), and you go with runflats, your sidewall blowouts will be replaced by, or "enhanced" with, bent/broken rims and possible suspension damage. Especially if you go low profile. Be careful, man.

Cheers!

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-24-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Clammy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I don't know... I think I might actually consider run flats at this time.

I've had some pretty bad luck with my rubbers lately- the only thing stopping me is they don't make a runflat in 19 inch low profile yet, and they probably never will.

If your bad luck is potholes blowing out sidewalls (had 2 within the past year myself - 1 225/40ZR18 PSS, and 1 225/45R17 Hakkapeliitta), and you go with runflats, your sidewall blowouts will be replaced by, or "enhanced" with, bent/broken rims and possible suspension damage. Especially if you go low profile. Be careful, man.

Cheers!

You know what brother, you're absolutely right!

I actually just found out today that Michelin offers a three-year flat tire changing assistance. I should definitely take advantage of it.... well now that I know, I will!

FONZIMACBOOKPRO · 05-24-2014, 02:10 PM

I love run flats and I really enjoy the ride. I've been having runflats on my car since she arrived. Only one time did I buy a non run flat didn't like it, took it back for a runflat again. Just my thoughts.

Needbmwpartzz · 05-24-2014, 03:15 PM

Just put on some michelins pilot sport AS-3 and I already like the ride better.....much smoother.....but not as a direct feel as run flats but I prefer comfort for my daily driver.
So....ditch the rft's

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Clammy Captain 343 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Another vote for the PSS. Winner, hands down, over runflats at any price. Cheers!
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justpete Brigadier General 1244 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: '11 328i '19 M6 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DFW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M6 [10.00] 2011 BMW 328i [9.00]	Just throwing it out there - Pirelli P-Zero runflats. They weigh the same as non-RFTs and don't really ride like a runflat. On the track they'll hold 1.2g lateral and manage better than 0.9g braking. This was with 225/40R18 and 255/35R18 at 30 and 37psi cold, respectively. Checked with a tire marker across tread and sidewall. Run tested at MSR Cresson, TX on last weekend in April. Car dynos at about 197rwhp (DynoDynamic) and track run was the 1.7CCW. Seems like pretty good performance for a runflat to me, ymmv of course. Just my two cents... __________________ 2011 E90 328i 6MT, BMW Aero, CF hood/boot, PI+CAI+RM+3IM+BPC, SS+CI528+ThermoTec+SS#1+2XBurns, AKG 75D eng/trans, Al/Delrin diff/RS, CM 850, UCP, CAE, AKG DSSR, DiffsOnline 3.91 30/90 LSD+BW cooler, C&R, Setrab, Accusump, AST 3-way+Swift, Aurora PR+BW spherical, Vorshlag CPs, M3 brace+UR bar, ARC-8 18x8.5, 255 R1R, RB/CSL rotors+cooling, 135i calipers, RS29, RT700, Safecraft, OMP HTE-R+804F+QD Superquadro, 6pt cage+FIA, Braille, RT DL1Mk3 Last edited by justpete; 05-20-2014 at 11:52 PM..
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 870 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Just put on some michelins pilot sport AS-3 and I already like the ride better.....much smoother.....but not as a direct feel as run flats but I prefer comfort for my daily driver. So....ditch the rft's
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