time for new tires?

youngnastyman · 03-07-2011, 01:24 PM

stupid runcraps. bought these with about 70% tread and they lasted only 6 months.

trying to figure out whether or not i'll be going with the RFTs again. I'm gonna be driving to MFest in april and dont wana have stupid tire issues during a 3000mile trek. any suggestions?

yamazaho · 03-07-2011, 01:35 PM

I am on the same boat with you man, I need some new rear too.

If you drive a lot, switch out the run-flats man. Go for some all seasonal tires if you want something last longer. I want to go check out Tire 59 on HWY 59, get myself some used run-flats.

youngnastyman · 03-07-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yamazaho

I am on the same boat with you man, I need some new rear too.

If you drive a lot, switch out the run-flats man. Go for some all seasonal tires if you want something last longer. I want to go check out Tire 59 on HWY 59, get myself some used run-flats.

thats where i got these from. paid 350 bucks about 6 months ago.

kevin@bavarianx · 03-07-2011, 02:13 PM

You are aware that the Bridgestone run flats have a tread wear rating for 140. So if you change to a non RFT tire like the Hankook Ventus V12 evo which have a tread wear rating of 280 it should last twice the amount of the run flats depending on your driving habits.

youngnastyman · 03-07-2011, 02:37 PM

can i fit 245/35/18's on my rear wheels? i have the oem 189s

bookman2 · 03-07-2011, 03:17 PM

I've sworn off RFT's for all time. I'll take my chances with a slime kit in the trunk.

yamazaho · 03-07-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

thats where i got these from. paid 350 bucks about 6 months ago.

Thanks for the info. That's probably what I will do soon, when I can find a day off during the week. Damn place don't open on Friday.

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Originally Posted by youngnastyman

can i fit 245/35/18's on my rear wheels? i have the oem 189s

I don't see why not, except meatier is better IMO.... less likely to get the damn rash.

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