Run Flat Tires

[pokemon]

I am looking to buy new summer tires for my '08 3.0i w/sport pkg in Spring, would like to know which RFT has the best all around performance( ride, control, wear etc); Bridgestone, Continental, Michelin or Pirelli.

[grudge]

check out and see if you like the nitto nt-05's. they're not run flats but cheaper alternative than some on your list and a really good performance tire.

[SCardamon]

Interesting, I saw "Run Flat Tires" in the title and my mind completed the phrase with "suck"

Go for non runflats, better for your suspension, ride, and chicks dig them. Everything is true except for that last part.

[cravin]

Looks like some of you don't realize that you need RFTs on X5s with third row since there is no spare.

[motordavid]

The RFT vs non-RFT debate has literally pages of threads on the topic...
but, 'no spare' is not the deciding factor on whether to run non-RFTs or not, imo.

[Price]

Originally Posted by motordavid

but, 'no spare' is not the deciding factor on whether to run non-RFTs or not, imo.

If you have 3rd row and no space for a spare - yes it is.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by Price

If you have 3rd row and no space for a spare - yes it is.

I read your post with excellent reading comprehension, the first time; my point is one does not have to use RFTs, with no spare, but one may choose to do so.

Not arguing the merits of RFTs vs non-RFTs in terms of handling, etc., but I run our Vette with non-RFTs. It's a choice I make and I don't give it a 2nd thought, even on a 2 month, 13,000 mile road trip, we made this past summer, I did not wring my hands. You can choose RFTs or not, regardless of your "no space". It is up to each, to decide...

[brian5]

Just going to add my opinion here as I see so many negative comments on RFTs.

I have RFTs on summer and winter wheels. They don't bother me at all and I see no reason to change.

[grudge]

There's always AAA or any other similar services if you choose to pass on run flats.

[cravin]

I don't happen to have a whole day to blow sitting in the middle of nowhere waiting for a tow truck. You folks make it sound like RFTs make the truck ride like you're on a snowmobile. RFTs are fine and definitely serve a purpose.