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RunFlat Replacement: Comfort instead of performance

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Old 02-28-11, 04:49 PM
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76210Guy hope these guys are helping you decide! I know I'm going to be doing the same thing pretty soon. Can't wait either. Also guys thanks

Redliner8 I see that you are talking about the tire size. You didn't say or I didn't see what size wheels other than 20"s. You probaby already have, but check out the thread on wheel sizes from romini. To see how big you can go, when going with 20"s.
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Ned, thanks for your help. In the beginning I couldn't tell if you were yelling or just really excited (with all the CAPS) lol I'm glad you mentioned the Continental ExtremeContact DWS because those are the ones I think I'm going to get. They're $192 each and have really good reviews.

Eddy, I think the thread mentions 245/30ZR20, but I remember several people saying that 35 will work and give a softer ride. I'm kind of hoping someone reads this and confirms what I read...
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The DWS are $159.00. Do not get the DW at the higher price. I have these tires and they have been very good so far. About 13000 miles.
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Thanks, where did you see them for $159?

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Redliner8 the tire size is all well and good, but if the rim offset isn't right the tires will rub. You can also have the rim too wide, and with the wrong offset, and still have trouble with the tires rubbing. I guess you can do a lot of things to that size tire and still have problems. Again check out romini's thread on rim,offset, and tire size. It could be a costly learning lesson, if one or more of these things aren't right.Good luck on your quest.
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The rims are 20x8.5. I think the offset is around 50, I forget exactly. I'll see what the shop recommends, if 245/35 is too big, I'll end up going to 245/30.
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Originally Posted by redliner8
Thanks, where did you see them for $159?
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I must be blind, I can't find them for sale on here or any discount codes. When I look them up on tirerack.com they are $192 each. Can you send me a link?
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...ype=bestseller

They are under best sellers. They are 159.00 each.
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Oh, I think they are that cheap because they are only 18". I need 245/35ZR20.
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Hankook Ventus V12 is the best tire for performance/ride quality/price...the ISx50 crowd swares by them I have them on my SC right now and my IS...never going back.
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Originally Posted by robertrios
Hankook Ventus V12 is the best tire for performance/ride quality/price...the ISx50 crowd swares by them I have them on my SC right now and my IS...never going back.
+1 for Hankook V12s. They are bomb.
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