Run-flats to non run-flats

hupchurch · 11-17-2011, 12:45 PM

Can anyone who has replaced run-flats with regular non run-flats comment on the difference in ride?

Lemur · 11-17-2011, 01:36 PM

i say 20inch rim with runflats = 22 inch rim with non runflats in terms of comfort

skalberti · 11-17-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by hupchurch

Can anyone who has replaced run-flats with regular non run-flats comment on the difference in ride?

It's night and day different. A lot quieter, ride is so much better and handling is unchanged when you to to non RFT.

SCardamon · 11-18-2011, 12:51 PM

Yep, huge change, for the better

mswaz · 11-18-2011, 01:35 PM

I went from the Bridgestone runflats to Michelin Diamari non runflats on my M. I thought the difference would be greater. It really isnt that much quieter, steering feedback is a bit less. The ride is slightly improved as they do seem smoother and not as jarring when you hit, for instance, an expension joint. I tried Michelin Lattitude HP's and did not like them at all. I'd recommend it but only when your runflats or out of life.

hupchurch · 11-18-2011, 03:45 PM

Thank for the informative feedback.

skalberti · 11-18-2011, 03:46 PM

I have the Toyo Proxes ST II's. After a couple thousand miles here's what I can say. They're whisper quiet at any speed. They're amazing in pouring down rainstorm driving 70mph. I was driving 80 but slowed down due to visibility. Had no hydroplaning. They don't tramline either. Handling is excellent almost as good as my 335i with Michelin PS2's. I've read that they're good in snow, but I haven't experienced it for myself. Make sure you get an XL tire since they'll have a stiffer sidewall and a higher load capacity.

kennyt · 11-19-2011, 12:12 AM

very noticeable softer ride. Lose balance feel in sharp corner at high speed due to softer tire wall but would prefer non RFT. Feel like driving a go cart in RFT.

mweisdorfer · 11-19-2011, 04:29 PM

As long as you are getting a quality tire like a Michelin or a Continental the non-run flat will out perform and out last a run flat any day of the week. Bar none. No question

kormaster · 11-19-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

As long as you are getting a quality tire like a Michelin or a Continental the non-run flat will out perform and out last a run flat any day of the week. Bar none. No question

how about toyo proxy ii?

11-17-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
hupchurch New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montgomery, AL iTrader: (0)	Run-flats to non run-flats Can anyone who has replaced run-flats with regular non run-flats comment on the difference in ride?
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Lemur New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	i say 20inch rim with runflats = 22 inch rim with non runflats in terms of comfort
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SCardamon Private First Class 49 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2019 330i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin iTrader: (0)	Yep, huge change, for the better
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mswaz Captain 300 Rep 807 Posts Drives: 2022 X5M Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kirkland, Washington iTrader: (0)	I went from the Bridgestone runflats to Michelin Diamari non runflats on my M. I thought the difference would be greater. It really isnt that much quieter, steering feedback is a bit less. The ride is slightly improved as they do seem smoother and not as jarring when you hit, for instance, an expension joint. I tried Michelin Lattitude HP's and did not like them at all. I'd recommend it but only when your runflats or out of life. Last edited by mswaz; 11-18-2011 at 06:26 PM..
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hupchurch New Member 2 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montgomery, AL iTrader: (0)	Thank for the informative feedback.
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skalberti Major 614 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: 2017 Mineral White M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the Toyo Proxes ST II's. After a couple thousand miles here's what I can say. They're whisper quiet at any speed. They're amazing in pouring down rainstorm driving 70mph. I was driving 80 but slowed down due to visibility. Had no hydroplaning. They don't tramline either. Handling is excellent almost as good as my 335i with Michelin PS2's. I've read that they're good in snow, but I haven't experienced it for myself. Make sure you get an XL tire since they'll have a stiffer sidewall and a higher load capacity. __________________ It's good to be bad
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kennyt Private First Class 8 Rep 100 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	very noticeable softer ride. Lose balance feel in sharp corner at high speed due to softer tire wall but would prefer non RFT. Feel like driving a go cart in RFT.
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