Originally Posted by 43sbest

No problems at all in fact the car seems to hug the road and handle better with the 245s. If you use the link in my post you will see the 245's are .3 wider and .3 larger in dia., plenty of room in the front and back wheel wells. The 245's need an 8" wheel, the 20" NX wheels will take a tire from 7.5" to 8.5" so everything works fine. There are a lot of 245/50R20s and they cost a lot less than the few 235/50R20s.

Originally Posted by rogerh00

I have run flats on my nx350h and have no issue with them. I don't understand all the negative posts about run flats. They are quiet and smooth riding and better than the Continental all seasons I had on the car previously. It seems to me like a cult like hate going on.

Originally Posted by 43sbest

I don't think we have a "cult" issue here it's a tire issue and the Bridgestone's on the NX are about the worst run flats made, 400 treadwear rated and 9/32 tread = about 20,000 miles (made at the Bridgestone plant in Japan). The fact is the way run flat tires are made results in a more harsh ride than most non run flat AS tires. Manufactures don't just brand a tire "run Flat" out of the blue. The sidewall of all run flats is much more rigid than a non run flat, that's why they "run flat" -----------if your lucky. Cut a sidewall and your run flat will start to come apart if you travel a short distance just like a non run flat. When you have a flat with a run flat try to find a tire shop that stocks any-----------they don't because they can't sell them. You can pay $120,000 for a 23 LS500 and it's going to have the same Bridgestone's as the NX.
BMW probably started the run flat craze but now they offer non run flat options.
If you ( or any other NX owner) are happy with the run flats that's great. I don't have a problem with anyone that likes the run flats so why do you have a problem with NX owners that don't?

Have a great evening

Originally Posted by jdamkp

For me it's an issue with the tire life. I'm in the dealer now for a 20k service and being told I need new tires at 350 each plus the other fees. 20k? GTFO. No way i'm paying close to $1500 for 20k of mileage. I'll get something else that will get more mileage and cost alot less. I'm sure all the comments about the ride of no flats being harsher is true due the technology but it's all about the mileage.

Originally Posted by Clickerman

Since the run-flats don't last as long, I will probably be getting regular tires when the time comes (at 5000 miles now). Would it make sense to get a tire repair kit since we don't have any spares?

Originally Posted by chukuanyu

Hi all,

I am planning to replace my run flat tire to regular tire. I wonder if any of you could give me a suggestion on 235/50/20 regular tire? I am looking for all season tire; and better ride quality and noise. Is MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE2 the only option so far?
I also wonder if I can just replace them directly? do I need to re-programming TPMS?


Thank you all in advance

Originally Posted by tonyumez

if you are going for run flats and u dont want Michelin Run flats, Best bet is either bridgestone, pirelli or Dunlop

Originally Posted by TechZeke

Looks like you revived an old thread, but I'll throw my 2 cents in:

Having owned many different tires, the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3 is my top pick.

Although not considered an all weather tire, it performs just as good(or almost) as something like the Cross Climate 2 in most scenarios. In the snow, Tire Rack testing shows it's not even far behind the CC2 in that category either. All that performance while still being quiet, super smooth, comfortable. Treadwear is also pretty good, and you don't have deal with the weird aggressive directional tread patterns. The tire is a masterpiece, IMO.

I would already have them on my RX if it didn't get stuck with the 21" wheels and their weird tire size.(It drives me nuts why Toyota/Lexus does this)

Originally Posted by RofH

It's aggravating me that they haven't released the Michelin CC3s in the States yet...