A little too Ironic
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Finally got rid of my Run-Flats on Wednesday and got some Toyo T1-S's. Its a totally different car now, handles so much better and loads more grip. I can recommend them to anyone thinking of getting rid of their Run-Flats. :D
Although, what happened yesterday... I got a flaming puncture... and because I was driving quite hard while it was deflating I've ruined the side wall so now need to get another tyre... Bugger!
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Although, what happened yesterday... I got a flaming puncture... and because I was driving quite hard while it was deflating I've ruined the side wall so now need to get another tyre... Bugger!
:cry:
Nath V said:
Finally got rid of my Run-Flats on Wednesday and got some Toyo T1-S's. Its a totally different car now, handles so much better and loads more grip. I can recommend them to anyone thinking of getting rid of their Run-Flats. 
Although, what happened yesterday... I got a flaming puncture... and because I was driving quite hard while it was deflating I've ruined the side wall so now need to get another tyre... Bugger!
Sorry to hear about your unfortunate incident sometimes s#&* happens.
Interesting point you made about comparison between Runflats and your new Toyos, FYI I have just replaced my old GY runflats with a brand new set, now heres the interesting part; they are more grippy and quieter than the ones replaced, obviously we forget how much difference 20k miles makes to any type of tyre!!!!!! I also like the comfort blanket of get me home RF
Interesting that, and I guess it depeds on how quick you wear them out and what your driving on - normally -
New - bit of a nightmare with full tread depth which flexes about, but nice new soft rubber to give good grip
Mid-life - best, with some tread but less flexing of tread, + they still mostly work in the wet.
Old - well, if the rubber's not gone hard they work quite well in the dry, but most yank tyres seem to go hard as wood, so may be rubbish in wet and dry!
Was just thinking about it in relation to a guy who autocrosses an LT1 - he said he used shaved treaded tyres rather than new for better results.
New - bit of a nightmare with full tread depth which flexes about, but nice new soft rubber to give good grip
Mid-life - best, with some tread but less flexing of tread, + they still mostly work in the wet.
Old - well, if the rubber's not gone hard they work quite well in the dry, but most yank tyres seem to go hard as wood, so may be rubbish in wet and dry!
Was just thinking about it in relation to a guy who autocrosses an LT1 - he said he used shaved treaded tyres rather than new for better results.
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