Binning the Run Flats

DrakeZZ · Post by **DrakeZZ** » Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:55 pm

OK, Woot, finally I have roasted the run flats (rears to the bars and the fronts are close)

What is the collectives view on NON RF's for the Z4.

Aslo the best places in the states to order or install.

Westcoast So Cal.

WLH · Post by **WLH** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:09 am

I would suggest Tirerack. They will even ship your tires directly to a local installer.
http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp

IMZ4N · Post by **IMZ4N** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:43 am

Mark, You have the staggered set up correct? 18's ?

I'm looking for some new shoes as well, 18's. I have one extra criteria though. I want a national place for replacements if required and easy accessible in stock. I also want tires that will last more than 10k.

For me that rules out Goodyear F1's, fronts available the rears are not.

I have a price of $768 for Dunlop Direzza DZ101. ( for $100 for all four total you can get full replacement road hazard, not prorated )

I have a price of $1074 for Pilot Sports. ( encludes road hazard, however prorated)

Prices above enclude mount, palance and disposal.

I have not priced them at Costco or Tirerack yet, to have the others to do a price match.

That is where I'm at, hope it helps.

DrakeZZ · Post by **DrakeZZ** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:37 am

Thanks BoB,

I can afford? to look locally in SO Cal.

Tire rack is a good place and I will have to check into the Offsets.

Ya 17' rims is what I have.

From Tire rack for 18". 17" are about the same price.

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A (Max Performance Summer) Warranty Rating 4 Sidewall: Blackwall
Front: 225/40ZR18 Serv. Desc: 92Y Load Rating: XL
UTQG: 140 A A Price: $192.00 (each) Front:

Rear: 255/35ZR18 Serv. Desc: 90Y UTQG: 140 A A Price: $232.00 (each) Estimated Availability: I

Pirelli PZero Rosso (Max Performance Summer) Warranty Rating 3.5 Sidewall: Blackwall
Front: 225/40ZR18 Asimmetrico Serv. Desc: (92Y) Load Rating: XL
UTQG: 220 AA A Price: $221.00 (each) Front:

Rear: 255/35ZR18 Asimmetrico Serv. Desc: 94Y UTQG: 220 AA A Price: $275.00 (each) Estimated Availability: In Stock

Pirelli PZero Nero (Max Performance Summer) Warranty Rating 3.5 Sidewall: Blackwall
Front: 225/40ZR18 Serv. Desc: (92Y) Load Rating: XL
UTQG: 220 AA A Price: $172.00 (each) Front:

Rear: 255/35ZR18 Serv. Desc: Load Rating: XL UTQG: Price:224.00 (each)

Dunlop Direzza DZ101 (Ultra High Performance Summer) Warranty Rating 3.5 Sidewall: Blackwall Front: 225/40ZR18 Serv. Desc: 88W
UTQG: 300 A A Price: $115.00 (each) Front:

Rear: 255/35ZR18 Serv. Desc: 90W
UTQG: 300 A A Price: $161.00 (each)

Kumho Ecsta ASX (Ultra High Performance All-Season)
Best Seller Tire Photo Warranty Rating 4 Sidewall: Blackwall
Front: 225/40ZR18 Serv. Desc: 92W UTQG: 420 AA A Price: $86.00 (each) Estimated Availability: In Stock Front:

Rear: 255/35ZR18 Serv. Desc: 90W UTQG: 420 AA A Price: $171.00 (each)

Pirelli PZero Nero M&S (Ultra High Performance All-Season) Warranty Rating 3.5 Sidewall: Blackwall
Front: 225/40ZR18 Serv. Desc: 88W UTQG: 400 AA A
Price: $134.00 (each) Estimated Availability: In Stock Front:

Rear: 255/35ZR18 Serv. Desc: 94W Load Rating: XL UTQG: Price: 199.00 (each)

Avon Tech M500 (Ultra High Performance Summer) Warranty Rating 4 Sidewall: Blackwall Front: 225/40ZR18 Serv. Desc: 92W UTQG: 280 AA A Price: $104.00 (each) Special Estimated Availability: In Stock Front:

Rear: 255/35ZR18 Serv. Desc: 94W UTQG: 280 AA A Price: $163.00 (each) Special

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (Max Performance Summer)
SPECIAL OFFER: Buy a set of four and get a $50 cash card.
Warranty Rating 3 Sidewall: Blackwall
Front: 225/40ZR18 Serv. Desc: 92Y Load Rating: XL
UTQG: 280 AA A Price: $184.00 (each) Special
Estimated Availability: In Stock Front:

Rear: 255/35ZR18 Serv. Desc: 94Y Load Rating: XL UTQG: 280 AA A Price: $222.00 (each)

Other Choices?

DrakeZZ · Post by **DrakeZZ** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:41 am

COSTCO

Michelin® Pilot Sport PS2 225/45R17 Ultra High Performance $205.99

Michelin® Pilot® Primacy™ 225/45R17 Performance Touring $201.99

Michelin® Pilot HX MXM 225/45ZR17 Ultra High-Performance $213.99

Michelin® Pilot Sport 225/45ZR17 Ultra High Performance $198.99

Michelin® Pilot® Exalto® PE2™ 225/45ZR17 Ultra High Performance Summer Tire $173.99

Michelin® Pilot Sport 225/45ZR17 Ultra High Performance $198.99

Michelin® Pilot® Primacy™ 225/45R17 Performance Touring $197.99

IMZ4N · Post by **IMZ4N** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:48 am

Way to do some research, Damn! Let me which way you go and your thoughts. I'm looking for something that will get me through the rain on my way to HC. Hell, I may need a boat!!

WLH · Post by **WLH** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:00 am

IMZ4N wrote:Way to do some research, Damn!

...and in less than 2 hours...

DrakeZZ · Post by **DrakeZZ** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:23 am

I would invest in a Flatbed service to get your car to the HC.

Running across the Plains is Evil... no turns

IMZ4N · Post by **IMZ4N** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:49 am

Plan is I drive first day, Robyn drives second day, then it is all me. Dragon here we come!!!!! I want to get the new shoes broke in first.

takedown8 · Post by **takedown8** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:54 am

Who's Woot?

When I ditch my runflats (eventually), I'll probably go with either the Goodyear F1's or the Kumho Advan Neovas.

Cmick · Post by **Cmick** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:22 pm

IMZ4N wrote:Way to do some research, Damn! Let me which way you go and your thoughts. I'm looking for something that will get me through the rain on my way to HC. Hell, I may need a boat!!

You got that right.....tons of "liquid sunshine" today on the coast.

Don't forget paddles, PFDs and beer......might as well enjoy as you pass through the Republic of Texas!

skelters · Post by **skelters** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:28 pm

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=woot

1. woot 1980 up, 324 down

Woot originated as a hacker term for root (or administrative) access to a computer. However, with the term as coincides with the gamer term, "w00t".

"w00t" was originally an trunicated expression common among players of Dungeons and Dragons tabletop role-playing game for "Wow, loot!" Thus the term passed into the net-culture where it thrived in video game communities and lost its original meaning and is used simply as a term of excitement.

"I defeated the dark sorcerer! Woot!"

"woot! i r teh flagmastar!" (Think Tribes)

"Woot, I pwnzed this dude's boxen!'

DrakeZZ · Post by **DrakeZZ** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:32 pm

BFGoodrich g-Force Sport (Ultra High Performance Summer)
Sidewall Style: Blackwall
Size: 225/45ZR17 UTQG: 340 AA A Price: $108.00 (each)

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/

Anyone running these.

Well rated and good price to performance

zednik · Post by **zednik** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:02 am

DrakeZZ,

I've done the change from RFT to normal and my first try was the Bridgestone REO050A Pole Postition. They were a small improvement but still not great. It's one of the most highly rated tires on Tire Rack's review/rating page but I would not buy them for a Zed if I were you.

The PS2 Michelin's seem to be the hot tip with Goodyear F1's close behind. Don't overlook Kumho, I think Vroomer is real happy with his.

I recently purchased a set of used !9" wheels that had Falken 452's mounted and I'm real pleased with them even though they don't get much notice. They were a big improvement over the Bridgestones.

Soeharyo · Post by **Soeharyo** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:56 am

Hi guys...

was wondering what would be your choice for an all-season tires that can handle snow well during winter

Also, what does High Performance and Ultra High Performance mean?

Lastly, when I order from tirerack.com, does it mean that they have already given me the correct size of the wheel and tires?

thanks so much... and sorry for hijacking the thread

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Binning the Run Flats

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