OE Tire Question...
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OE Tire Question...
Hello everyone. I have a friend with an 03-04 sc430 and he has the optional dunlop sport run flats from the factory. He's looking to replace the tires with something other than run flats to save a little money, and he's also looking for a nicer ride. I have two questions:
1. what's a good non-runflat tire for these cars that has a nice ride ( factory 18s I believe)
2. Can you put a non- runflat on a car that was originally equipped with them ( i thought you could, the only problem is a lot of vehicles with run flats don't have spares...but apparently his dealer said he cannot )
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions
-george
1. what's a good non-runflat tire for these cars that has a nice ride ( factory 18s I believe)
2. Can you put a non- runflat on a car that was originally equipped with them ( i thought you could, the only problem is a lot of vehicles with run flats don't have spares...but apparently his dealer said he cannot )
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions
-george
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Hello everyone. I have a friend with an 03-04 sc430 and he has the optional dunlop sport run flats from the factory. He's looking to replace the tires with something other than run flats to save a little money, and he's also looking for a nicer ride. I have two questions:
1. what's a good non-runflat tire for these cars that has a nice ride ( factory 18s I believe)
2. Can you put a non- runflat on a car that was originally equipped with them ( i thought you could, the only problem is a lot of vehicles with run flats don't have spares...but apparently his dealer said he cannot )
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions
-george
1. what's a good non-runflat tire for these cars that has a nice ride ( factory 18s I believe)
2. Can you put a non- runflat on a car that was originally equipped with them ( i thought you could, the only problem is a lot of vehicles with run flats don't have spares...but apparently his dealer said he cannot )
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions
-george
Following is lots more info...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...t=pilot+sports
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This has been discussed many times regarding the switchout of the runflat w/ the non-runflat.
Most go w/ Michelins and many others have on other brands and anything but the Dunlops.
To answer your question, Yes....you can run non-runflats w/ the 18's and still get the sensors to work as stated above.
I have that same setup on mine right now. I saved a good substantial amount of money by getting non-runflats compared to the runflats.
I used to have the runflat Dunlop DSST and those wore out like a mother.
I have Michelin Pilot A/S w/ 18's all around w/ functional sensors and easy rotation. By far, the ride is like night and day and lasts way longer than those factory Dunlops.
Most go w/ Michelins and many others have on other brands and anything but the Dunlops.
To answer your question, Yes....you can run non-runflats w/ the 18's and still get the sensors to work as stated above.
I have that same setup on mine right now. I saved a good substantial amount of money by getting non-runflats compared to the runflats.
I used to have the runflat Dunlop DSST and those wore out like a mother.
I have Michelin Pilot A/S w/ 18's all around w/ functional sensors and easy rotation. By far, the ride is like night and day and lasts way longer than those factory Dunlops.
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even though the Michelin Pilot Sports are cheaper they still run $300 per tire.
the guys at my local Allen Tire Company are always careful of the pressure sensors, so $20 to mount and balance is well worth it. You don't want rookie Costco guys prying into your sensors!
Generals and Kumhos can be had for just over $100 on tirerack, have them shipped to your local Allen Tire and $ave.
the guys at my local Allen Tire Company are always careful of the pressure sensors, so $20 to mount and balance is well worth it. You don't want rookie Costco guys prying into your sensors!
Generals and Kumhos can be had for just over $100 on tirerack, have them shipped to your local Allen Tire and $ave.
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