Has anyone dumped his/hers runflats on 20s?

[art4.8i]

My front ones are almost gone at 10,000 miles and i am not very happy. i am thinking about switching to regular tires, which are cheaper and supposedly offer a better ride quality. So far, i am considering the Yokohama ADVAN ST or the Bridgestone Dueler H/P sport. What do you guys think?

Thanks

[Wagner]

What tires are on the car now?

[art4.8i]

Originally Posted by Wagner

What tires are on the car now?

Dunlops Sport Maxx RFT

[Wagner]

Do a couple searches on the board, this has been posted to before. I believe a few members have in fact made that switch.

[nynd]

The only think I'd worry about is when you do get a aflat - if your on the highway, and loose pressure, my biggest worry would be about possible rim damage on a normal tire. The RFT at least provides some protection...not sure how much notice you'll get with the TPM warning.

[art4.8i]

Originally Posted by nynd

The only think I'd worry about is when you do get a aflat - if your on the highway, and loose pressure, my biggest worry would be about possible rim damage on a normal tire. The RFT at least provides some protection...not sure how much notice you'll get with the TPM warning.

In my case, it shouldn't be a problem- got the tire and wheel protection for for a fraction of the price from the dealer (it took them forever to prepare the paperwork, so they made it up). i am gonna give the stock dunlops another 2k miles and then swap them for Yokohamas ADVAN ST's.

[brian5]

Originally Posted by art4.8i

My front ones are almost gone at 10,000 miles and i am not very happy. i am thinking about switching to regular tires, which are cheaper and supposedly offer a better ride quality. So far, i am considering the Yokohama ADVAN ST or the Bridgestone Dueler H/P sport. What do you guys think?

Thanks

Is your main driver to spend less on tires or are you looking for better ride quality? I did not have the 20" wheels on my car for long before switching to winter wheels but I thought the ride quality on the X5 (with those 20" run-flats) was great! But I haven't driven X5 without run-flats --- can only compare to cars and other SUVs...

[CS6913]

Originally Posted by art4.8i

My front ones are almost gone at 10,000 miles and i am not very happy. i am thinking about switching to regular tires, which are cheaper and supposedly offer a better ride quality. So far, i am considering the Yokohama ADVAN ST or the Bridgestone Dueler H/P sport. What do you guys think?

Thanks

I am the same opinion as you.

- tires run flat wear out faster than the classic tires,

- they are much more expensive (30 in 50 % more)
- and with difficulty available

Only 3 manufacturers propose tires in the dimensions (Front: 275/40/R20, Rear: 315/35/R20), the indications of speed (W: Front & Rear) and load (Front: 106, rear: 110) of X5 in 20" :
- Vredestein (Ultra Suv Sessenta)
http://www.vredestein.com/Banden_Ban...&BandtypeID=61
- Yokohama (Advan ST)
http://www.yokohamatire.com/advan/default.asp
- Bridgestone (Dueler Sport HP)
http://www.bridgestonetire.com/tires...ProductID=1106


Personally, I shall replace Dunlop Run Flat by Vredestein

[canamx5]

I will be and a set of YOKOS are going on.

[CS6913]

Originally Posted by canamx5

I will be and a set of YOKOS are going on.

YOKOS ?????