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Old 04-08-2009, 09:18 AM
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Just replaced my 20" Dunlop Runflats @ 27K - which I was very happy they lasted that long - with Michelin Latitude Tour HP's.

By the way they are whisper quiet. I love them.

Big thanks to Gary @ Tire Rack.
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I am the one who started the thread. I replaced my 18" Bridgestone Runflats with General Grabber HTS regular tires. Those tires were highly rated on Tire Rack and Consumer Reports. The best part is the tires were $139 each and have a $50 rebate on the set of four.

I need to break them in and test handling. Initially they are very quiet and also much smoother. Bumps have a softer rubber like feel instead of the firm bumps from the Bridgestones. I can hear the noise of the engine again while driving.

I'll post again after I put some miles on them.
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I am the one who started the thread. I replaced my 18" Bridgestone Runflats with General Grabber HTS regular tires. Those tires were highly rated on Tire Rack and Consumer Reports. The best part is the tires were $139 each and have a $50 rebate on the set of four.

I need to break them in and test handling. Initially they are very quiet and also much smoother. Bumps have a softer rubber like feel instead of the firm bumps from the Bridgestones. I can hear the noise of the engine again while driving.

I'll post again after I put some miles on them.
What's the speed rating of your new tires?

Just curious,

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What's the speed rating of your new tires?

Just curious,

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Just replaced my 20" Dunlop Runflats @ 27K - which I was very happy they lasted that long - with Michelin Latitude Tour HP's.

By the way they are whisper quiet. I love them.

Big thanks to Gary @ Tire Rack.
How were you able to get such great mileage? Any tips would be appreciated.
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That's interesting... pepople have been claiming that 20" Dunlop runs less than 20k miles. At 27k miles, was the Dunlop sport maxx comletely worn out or still has more to go? BTW, How about ride comfort between Dunlop and Michelin since Michelin is Non Run Flat...

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Just replaced my 20" Dunlop Runflats @ 27K - which I was very happy they lasted that long - with Michelin Latitude Tour HP's.

By the way they are whisper quiet. I love them.

Big thanks to Gary @ Tire Rack.
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That's interesting... pepople have been claiming that 20" Dunlop runs less than 20k miles. At 27k miles, was the Dunlop sport maxx comletely worn out or still has more to go? BTW, How about ride comfort between Dunlop and Michelin since Michelin is Non Run Flat...
My neighbors were worn out at 15,000 miles.

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