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LRS · 10-04-2007, 03:46 PM

I complexly agree with the comments about driving really slow and carefully on Snow and Ice, doing anything other is just dangerous and irresponsible.

I know that the Bridgestone – Potenza, Run Flats state good Wet conditions performance in their tech data, but the concerning issue is related to the behavior of the tyres rubber compound at low physical temperatures, be it wet, dry or otherwise.

The text below – from the US Tire Rack site; explains the (tyre rubber compound–to–temperature) relationship; highlighted in yellow. The Bridgestone – Potenza, Run Flats, are Ultra High Performance tyres.

Attachment 103668

http://www.tirerack.com/winter/index.jsp

“Hard Plastic” tyres sound to me that, however, slow and careful you drive, they would be like driving with racing slicks!

Sorry to rant on about this.

LRS

10-04-2007, 03:46 PM	#16
LRS Dead Head 45 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	I complexly agree with the comments about driving really slow and carefully on Snow and Ice, doing anything other is just dangerous and irresponsible. I know that the Bridgestone – Potenza, Run Flats state good Wet conditions performance in their tech data, but the concerning issue is related to the behavior of the tyres rubber compound at low physical temperatures, be it wet, dry or otherwise. The text below – from the US Tire Rack site; explains the (tyre rubber compound–to–temperature) relationship; highlighted in yellow. The Bridgestone – Potenza, Run Flats, are Ultra High Performance tyres. Attachment 103668 http://www.tirerack.com/winter/index.jsp “Hard Plastic” tyres sound to me that, however, slow and careful you drive, they would be like driving with racing slicks! Sorry to rant on about this. LRS __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line Last edited by LRS; 12-21-2007 at 02:21 PM..
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