Run flats ride rough and noisy?
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Probably. The sidewalls in a RF is much stiffer. Hear lots of stories about folks getting rid of them due to the ride quality and replacement cost.
Yup... a lot of BMW owners complain about harshness of their RFTs as well.
Should you choose a vehicle with run flats, price the replacement costs. You may be shocked!
Originally Posted By: wantin150
Should you choose a vehicle with run flats, price the replacement costs. You may be shocked!
If The dealer can locate the color combo and option package I want,I'll buy the GS 350.I'll know by tomorrow.
I'll run a little less air in the RF and replace them with regular tires in short while.
RF are average $350 ea on Tire rack.I'm not a fan of RFs.
Fortunately,unlike other factory RF vehicles,Lexus provides a compact spare and not the fix a flat type can.
Should you choose a vehicle with run flats, price the replacement costs. You may be shocked!
If The dealer can locate the color combo and option package I want,I'll buy the GS 350.I'll know by tomorrow.
I'll run a little less air in the RF and replace them with regular tires in short while.
RF are average $350 ea on Tire rack.I'm not a fan of RFs.
Fortunately,unlike other factory RF vehicles,Lexus provides a compact spare and not the fix a flat type can.
I've got 'em on my 'Vette. As others have said, the sidewalls are stiffer, so the ride is a little harsher. I've not experienced excessive road noise. I can tell you this; those suckers really work when put to the test. They handle great; unreal traction in a curve. And I've put them to the "flat" test twice, and they perform as advertised. I myself will take a deep breath and pay the price for another set when it's time.
I just ordered a set Bridgestone Turanza with Serenity Technology A/S tires.
A Grand Touring tire that finsished #2 in overall testing but #1 in ride and noise which is just what I'm look for.
Also finished second by comsumers at Tire Rack.
The GS 350AWD isn't a 'real' handling car so I don't want the rougher ride but better handling of a tire in the Ultra High Performance A/S tire catagory.
Take off Run flats will be for sale on Craigslist.
A Grand Touring tire that finsished #2 in overall testing but #1 in ride and noise which is just what I'm look for.
Also finished second by comsumers at Tire Rack.
The GS 350AWD isn't a 'real' handling car so I don't want the rougher ride but better handling of a tire in the Ultra High Performance A/S tire catagory.
Take off Run flats will be for sale on Craigslist.
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