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Hehe. As an example, I ran Porsche-spec N2 tyres on my coupe years ago. Whilst not runflats they had extremely hard sidewalls specificed for a 911 and the car just never settled and didn't feel smooth due to constant jittering. Funny thing is though it rides fine on R888s.
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Originally posted by c_w View PostHehe. As an example, I ran Porsche-spec N2 tyres on my coupe years ago. Whilst not runflats they had extremely hard sidewalls specificed for a 911 and the car just never settled and didn't feel smooth due to constant jittering. Funny thing is though it rides fine on R888s.S54 Titan Silver metallic. Black leather, most factory options including sunroof, Becker Cascade and Becker Silverstone changer.
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Originally posted by ian View PostGo on then, have you used run flats on a MC?
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(a la dopey)
Also ran them on the 993, and our M3 Evo and have just had no luck with runflats at all.
So the M3 runs on Michelin PS3, the 993 on PS2 and the M coupe is on Continental Conti Contact MC5 and these are ideal.
I know costwise the R/F can appear to be a sensible solution but the reality (for us anyway) is the substantial loss of ride and handling quality.
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Thanks for the views guys, seems overwhelming in favour of avoiding run flats on the MC. With no views the other way, will leave as is. All this said, last weekend was the first time I have been let down by tyre failure in 12 years and 210K miles with the MC, all on Michelin PSs (v1 to v3 (current)). Must find something else to worry about!S54 Titan Silver metallic. Black leather, most factory options including sunroof, Becker Cascade and Becker Silverstone changer.
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Originally posted by c_w View PostHehe. As an example, I ran Porsche-spec N2 tyres on my coupe years ago. Whilst not runflats they had extremely hard sidewalls specificed for a 911 and the car just never settled and didn't feel smooth due to constant jittering. Funny thing is though it rides fine on R888s.Not actually in the least bit fat
2000 S50 Titanium Silver / Black
ACS Suspension, Exhaust & Type III Wheels
Simota carbon air intake | Strong Strut Front Brace
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Originally posted by Fat Tony View PostI've Porsche-spec N2 spec tyres on the back of mine and really enjoy the handling. Mind you, I dare say that I don't drive it quite as well as you do Chris
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I would avoid run flats on any car at the moment. AFter a few years of run flats I recently gave up and moved our 530d onto Continental Sport Contact 5s. Even in that big old bus the improvement is night and day. From what was an OK driver I was getting tired of to now a pleasure to drive I fancy keeping.
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I've got a pair of Bridgestone S001 245/40/17 only done a handful of mile so still measuring full tread depth, got them on ebay at the moment. These are stiff tyre and whilst not runflats would run on little air without looking like pancakes!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Bridges...gAAOSwnQhXpi~m
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